mrskrzyz

Not sure where you live but I have BCBS of Western New York and they approved me three days after my doc submitted!!!! Good luck!!!

Thanks!! That is what my husband says as well. I have to look at it as part of the procedure. I understand why its necessary but when you hear that others didn't have to preop it makes you wonder/question if it's really necessary!!!!!!

Boy that sucks!!!!! Had a very similar experience 10 years back when I went for a breast reduction. I was so excited to get those gigantic things cut off and after they got me on the operating table they discovered I was a "bleeder" and stopped surgery. I was soooooooooooooo angry. But in time they did do it again and everything was great!!! I will keep my finger crossed for you!!! Don't give up!!!

Ok... my doc office called today and said that I am to start all liquid this Wednesday which will be one week before surgery. I can do liquid after surgery with a tinier stomach, no problem, but how the hell am I gonna do it when I am hungry like a wolf at all times???????????? Do anyone add Protein to their liquid diet to feel fuller pre-op or will mess up my weight loss pre surgery???? I think this will be living hell!!!! Please help!!! How do you survive a liquid diet pre op????

Hello there! Wow... you are only a couple of days away!!! Post as soon as you are up to it!!! We really do have a lot in common... LOL!

And thanks Chris for inviting me in!!! Good luck to everyone who is going in tomorrow or any time this month! My name is Jill and I am 33. Wife, mom of 2 great girls (9 and 5), First grade public school teacher for 10 years now. Overweight my whole life, but not to this degree. I am only 5' 2" and 230 pounds. I am glad I found this site! Looking forward to checking in with all of you!

It seems that anyone I have ever told about PCOS (including my Primary care Physician) has looked at me as if it was just an excuse on paper for being miserable and overweight. I was diagnosed with it a few years back, after a great ordeal with infertility. I had to have the tests, and take clomid to drop eggs. I do have two beautiful daughters now, and I am 33yrs. old. Done having kids... I am now ready to attack this weight. I am just about 230lbs. which is what I weighed on the day I went in to give birth to my second daughter in 2002. I am still battling many of the symptoms of PCOS. I am hoping that weight loss will help bring my periods and hormones more regular. Time will tell. My surgery is 10 days away and I can't freakin' wait!!!!! I am very mentally prepared and I am feeling strong!!! Anyone who has some wisdom for getting through the first couple weeks.... please share!!!!!!!!!

Hi all!!! Just did a search to find a forum where I can stop in and chat through this whole process!! Glad I found all of you!! I am not so great with the computer so it may take me a bit to get comfortable! Thanks everyone for sharing your experience so that we all may learn a thing or two!!!

Insurance has approved and I have been wearing a huge smile ever since!!! It is hard to believe that in a little more than a week, my entire life will change. For the better. I am 100% aware that this surgery is only a stepping stone in the change process. I know that even after all is said and done... I could always fall back into the horrible habits I currently have. It will not happen to me. Life as I know it WILL soon be over!!! I look forward to the challenge and I am ready for it!!!

Insurance has approved and I have been wearing a huge smile ever since!!! It is hard to believe that in a little more than a week, my entire life will change. For the better. I am 100% aware that this surgery is only a stepping stone in the change process. I know that even after all is said and done... I could always fall back into the horrible habits I currently have. It will not happen to me. Life as I know it WILL soon be over!!! I look forward to the challenge and I am ready for it!!!