Kwagner01

Prayers for all the surgeries today. Debbie that is what I was just thinking..... Its comming....... your day and then next is my day!!!! Need to finish up buying somethings for after surgery.

I called back to the insurance yesterday and they finally got the information on 4/7/2013. So they are reviewing with my dr office and told me I could call back today to make sure but they didnt see any issues with it being approved. I think I will stop worrying when they say it has been approved. Oh I finaly got the FMLA paperwork and got that submitted to my human resources so I am going to try to stop stressing and start focussing on what I need to take to the hospital and get the last min things I will need after surgery. WOW It will be here before I know it 5/15/2013 ----- 6 days away.

I am starting to freak out. My surgery is set for May 15. However I call my insurance to make sure the prior approval is done and that I was approved. They have not record of the pre auth being sent. On top of that I went for my pre-op appt on 4/23/2013 and gave them my papers for FMLA. They told me it would take 7-10 to get the paperwork back to me. I called then lady at the dr office that handles that this morning and I am still waiting on her to call me back. I have called back and left a message for the Bariatric Program Cordinator to call me back about this approval. I dont know what to think right now. My husband keeps telling me not to worry they handle this stuff everyday but that is easier said than done.

Checking in on the LOSERS BENCH people!!!! Hope all is going well for you all and speedy recoveries!!

Yay!!!! We have made it to May!!! Prayers for the surgeries today. Update us when you can.

Congrats!!!

Just got a call from my Dr office they overbooked him on thurs so now my pre op is now TOMORROW. Officially starting to get nervous

One of the things I am going to look forward to is have energy to play with my kids. Also I work in a business casual setting and I am looking forward to looking better in what I wear to work etc.

What does everyone pre-op diet look like.? Mine is basically a high protein low carb diet. I will learn more next week at the pre-op appt.

Im in Eastern NC. 45 mins from the beach

Thanks! I am glad to finally get my name under a date. Yay for MAY.

Please take me off the pending date. I got my date this morning. SURGERY is 5/15/2013!!!!!!!

I spoke to my doctors office today, right now it is looking like May 15th or 17th my surgery date. Getting closer!!!!

Congrats !

Thanks I was nervous for nothing. The appt was a good. One step closer to surgery!!

Psy appt today. Kinda nervous!!! Ready to get these appts over one more appt then we can schedule the date!!!!!!

Congrats! I am dont have a date set yet. It is looking like it will be a May.

I am hoping for a May date as well. I still have the 2nd part of my psy eval on the 4/8 and the EGD on 4/11. Then they will submit everything to the insurance company. I think about it and it seems so far away right now.

Hi! I am brand new to this too. Made the decision for myself in January. Went to the Education class on 2/7. I have to have an endoscopy, ultrasound of the gallbladder, psy consult, and meeting with the dietian. Then they will submit the paperwork to the insurance. I am looking forward to this life changing journey. Hope to have surgery around mid May......