little_mrs

My first consultation was Sept 18th and my surgery is set for November 18th. Exactly 2 months. I was told this was very fast but everything was just smooth sailing. When I called my surgeons office the first time they made me call to make sure my insurance which is Anthem Blue cross blue shield to make sure that my policy included weight loss surgery. I called them back minutes later and said that it did. They asked my weight and height to get my bmi and verified my insurance along with the group # and other info off the ins card. I had my first appt two days later. My bmi is 48 with no comorbities. I'm 35yo. I made a psychologist appt that was mandatory and then another consult with the surgeon after that and got a surgery date. After that I had a pre op physical that was an ekg, chest X-ray,blood work etc..which all came out great. I had a 3 hour pre op class that same day also. And signed my consent for surgery! That's it now just waiting 3 more weeks!! I hope you have smooth sailing and it all works out well for you!

Thank you for posting!!!????

My very first consultation was 9/18 and my surgery is 11/18 exactly two weeks! I had no supervised diet requirements. I got my approval from insurance 8 days after the surgeons office submitted it ????

I'm having rny on the 18th!!

This is all perfectly normal. I would honestly be worried if you weren't freaking out a little. This shows me you know how serious what you are about to do is and what will be required of you. It is an amazing journey that only you can experience and the nerves leading up to it are a part of it. Revel in them, bath in them, it is all a part of this amazing journey. The anticipation is what makes it all the more sweeter. If you are still too anxious once you get to the hospital, let them know. They are usually able to put something in your IV for the nerves to help calm you down.
For tonight, just stay focused on why you are doing this and all of the amazing things you will be able to do once this part of the journey is over. You will wake up from surgery tomorrow ready to tackle the rest of your life in a way you have never been able to before. I am so excited for you. I still looking back at the nerves I had before surgery and think fondle about how they shaped my view of the whole process to get where I am today. It did not seem like it at the time, but it is worth it.
If there is anything I can do to continue helping or you have any questions, I am an open book. My contact info is below.

My surgery is November 18th and I am nervous, but.... What I love best about this...even tho it will be a struggle, not easy..is that it IS permanent. I need to lose weight and I know deep down I need this tool to be a permanent part of my life to ensure I maintain my weight and my health. My suggestion, always remember what your drive was to do this and you'll never regret it. Good luck!! ????

My surgery date is November 18th!! ????

Amazing! Congratulations!!

Good for you that's awesome! I can't wait to get to that point and also be so determined!

Thank you! Me too,such a relief!

Glad you are doing well now! I have my insurance approval now and just waiting for nov.18th!

Ok thank you for all that info I really appreciate it! My surgery is 11/18 and I'm excited but getting nervous

Thank you! Funny how I went from excited and hopeful, to extremely nervous with one phone call

I had my first consultation 9/18/14, did the blood work met with the nutritionist twice and my surgeons office submitted my paperwork today! Surgery is scheduled for 11/18/14. Anthem BCBS gave me my claim number to follow up with, let's hope I don't have to wait long for a "yes"!