carriesherdreams

Hello! Dallas, TX sleevie here! I had my surgery on 4/28/15 and am currently down 61 lbs. Surgery went fine, all the pain was worth it. Lol I wish you luck with your journey and I will be looking forward to your updates! =))

Hello! I am excited to say that my insurance has approved my surgery! I have Aetna. It was sent in on Feb 20 and was approved on Feb 26. I was surprised it was so quick! I have yet to schedule my surgery date. I'm going to try to make it for the end of April. I still don't know how much $$ I'm going to need exactly. The woman at the doctor's office gave me some figures that the doctor/hospital requires but that didn't include my insurance out of pocket. I'm lost when it comes to insurance talk. Lol I am planning on calling tomorrow to talk about it and schedule my surgery.
My next step is the EGD procedure which is scheduled for next Tuesday, Mar 17. My doctor requires this before surgery. I'm kind of nervous. Ive never been sedated before. A friend of mine that went to the same doctor did the procedure and she acted like it wasn't a big deal at all. She said her throat wasn't even sore, which I thought may be the case. Any advice or things I should expect about the EGD would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks =))

Hello! I am excited to say that my insurance has approved my surgery! I have Aetna. It was sent in on Feb 20 and was approved on Feb 26. I was surprised it was so quick! I have yet to schedule my surgery date. I'm going to try to make it for the end of April. I still don't know how much $$ I'm going to need exactly. The woman at the doctor's office gave me some figures that the doctor/hospital requires but that didn't include my insurance out of pocket. I'm lost when it comes to insurance talk. Lol I am planning on calling tomorrow to talk about it and schedule my surgery.
My next step is the EGD procedure which is scheduled for next Tuesday, Mar 17. My doctor requires this before surgery. I'm kind of nervous. Ive never been sedated before. A friend of mine that went to the same doctor did the procedure and she acted like it wasn't a big deal at all. She said her throat wasn't even sore, which I thought may be the case. Any advice or things I should expect about the EGD would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks =))

How exciting! I just said a prayer for you! I can just imagine how you are feeling, everything will turn out fine. =)) I was recently approved and haven't scheduled my surgery yet. Hopefully mine will be very soon. Good luck on your recovery!

Hello! I am excited to say that my insurance has approved my surgery! I have Aetna. It was sent in on Feb 20 and was approved on Feb 26. I was surprised it was so quick! I have yet to schedule my surgery date. I'm going to try to make it for the end of April. I still don't know how much $$ I'm going to need exactly. The woman at the doctor's office gave me some figures that the doctor/hospital requires but that didn't include my insurance out of pocket. I'm lost when it comes to insurance talk. Lol I am planning on calling tomorrow to talk about it and schedule my surgery.
My next step is the EGD procedure which is scheduled for next Tuesday, Mar 17. My doctor requires this before surgery. I'm kind of nervous. Ive never been sedated before. A friend of mine that went to the same doctor did the procedure and she acted like it wasn't a big deal at all. She said her throat wasn't even sore, which I thought may be the case. Any advice or things I should expect about the EGD would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks =))

Hello!
I'm excited to start my journey on this forum, I have been reading through posts and you all seem so helpful and encouraging! I am starting step #1 tomorrow by calling to make my initial consultation meeting with the bariatric center. I hope I don't have to wait long for the appointment, I want to get this ball rolling!
I have steadily been gaining weight ever since I was young, it seemed like my dress size grew with me, I was a size 18 when I was 18 yrs old, size 20 at 20 yrs, etc. I am 32 now and am up to a 26/28. I prayed and prayed for a job with insurance and my prayers were answered this year! My insurance had kicked in and I'm not wasting any more time! I have high blood pressure, sciatica, and a fatty liver. I can't walk around a store without having to sit down every so often. I am miserable. I'm hoping and praying for a new lease on life and a great success story I can share!

Hello!
I'm excited to start my journey on this forum, I have been reading through posts and you all seem so helpful and encouraging! I am starting step #1 tomorrow by calling to make my initial consultation meeting with the bariatric center. I hope I don't have to wait long for the appointment, I want to get this ball rolling!
I have steadily been gaining weight ever since I was young, it seemed like my dress size grew with me, I was a size 18 when I was 18 yrs old, size 20 at 20 yrs, etc. I am 32 now and am up to a 26/28. I prayed and prayed for a job with insurance and my prayers were answered this year! My insurance had kicked in and I'm not wasting any more time! I have high blood pressure, sciatica, and a fatty liver. I can't walk around a store without having to sit down every so often. I am miserable. I'm hoping and praying for a new lease on life and a great success story I can share!

Hello!
I'm excited to start my journey on this forum, I have been reading through posts and you all seem so helpful and encouraging! I am starting step #1 tomorrow by calling to make my initial consultation meeting with the bariatric center. I hope I don't have to wait long for the appointment, I want to get this ball rolling!
I have steadily been gaining weight ever since I was young, it seemed like my dress size grew with me, I was a size 18 when I was 18 yrs old, size 20 at 20 yrs, etc. I am 32 now and am up to a 26/28. I prayed and prayed for a job with insurance and my prayers were answered this year! My insurance had kicked in and I'm not wasting any more time! I have high blood pressure, sciatica, and a fatty liver. I can't walk around a store without having to sit down every so often. I am miserable. I'm hoping and praying for a new lease on life and a great success story I can share!