Daria

Had my surgerythis morning. Everything went well and I'm settled into my hospital room. The operation took just under two hours. When I woke up in recovery it was like waking from a nap. I had some pain in my stomach. Not horrible, they gave me a pain med in my iv, then I felt fine. I was slightly nauseous, so they gave me a med for that and I haven't felt nauseous since. Then I started getting the uncomfortable gas in your body feeling (which I knew would happen because of the air they pump into your diaphragm during surgery.) It was particularly in my chest. But once again, I told them and they had a med for it! About four hours since those meds, started getting a little pain back. It hurts most when I laugh or get up, but overall I am feeling really good!! I have been wide awake, my family can't believe how good I am doing. Just wanted to let everyone know how it went. Hopefully I don't sound too loopy. I'll update you again soon. Happy to be on the wat to healing!

Glad to hear you're doing so well! I'm hoping I can say the same on Wednesday ! ????

What a great post! Realistic and helpful. Getting sleeved on the 26. Can't wait to be a loser!

I have a BMI of 40 I am jumping through all the hoops but I am so scared that my insurance will deny me. My doctors office saids I have a 95.5% chance of getting accepted. I did my pschy eval and nutrition eval both approved me. I have to go get the letter from my doctors office but she referred me for surgery so I know she will too. I am just so scared that because I dont have record of the weight loss program that will get denied. My doctors office saids my insurance doesnt require it. Has anyone experienced this ?

My BMI is 37 with a comorbidity of high blood pressure and NJ BCBS Direct 15 approved me with no problem. Just got approval yesterday with a surgery date of March 26. Good luck and stay strong and motivated! ????

I have BCBS Direct 15 of NJ and was approved yesterday! My surgeon and my nurse coordinator gave me a list of requirements to complete before they submitted my paperwork to the insurance company. I never spoke to the insurance company. Surgeons office did it all.

Congrats!

Great

Congrats!

Great!

"]Hi, I am scheduled for March 18

Congrats and best of luck!

Congrats!

<p>Hi Daria, My is also BCBS NJ, and I was approved in less than 2 weeks, thanks God! by the way my surgery is also 3/26</p>

<p>Hi Daria, My is also BCBS NJ, and I was approved in less than 2 weeks, thanks God! by the way my surgery is also 3/26</p>

Congrats! Hope you have a speedy recovery!

I'm from Hammonton area? You?

I'm representing South Jersey! My surgery date is set for March 26 in Stratford NJ!

I would live to be added to the list! I'm scheduled for March 26 in S. Jersey!

My paperwork was submitted to BCBS of NJ a week ago! Still haven't heard. Waiting patiently but starting to get worried. My date was set for March 26 pending insurance approval!

Good luck! Can't wait for my journey to begin on March 26!

I also have BCBS NJ Direct 15. My paperwork was submitted yesterday! I'm praying for an approval with a BMI of 37.5. I also have high blood pressure as a comorbidity. I feel you pain of waiting for a reply. Hope all goes well.

Great news!

Welcome!