daniellenf

Hello! Question.. I have the same insurance as you and am meeting with my surgeon August 6th. What all is required from BCBS?

Just saw this group. I am new here and beginning my journey with Dr. Aurora at Upper Chesapeake in Harford County.

Not far.. I have attended the info session and 3 support groups. I meet with him and his team August 6th.

I wish all of who are waiting luck!!!! I think right now that is what I am most nervous about.

Ahh ok.. I am using Dr. Aurora with Upper Chesapeake.

I am in Maryland also. 5 foot and 225 lbs, but I am 23. What doctor are you using

Thank you!

Praying all went well!

I am 23 with a bmi of 43.5. I also have federal employee bcbs and am nervous about approval. What all did they require from you? I meet with my surgeon 8/6.

Yours are awesome! How has this journey been for you? I'm nervous but I cannot wait!

I'm new here and wanted to express how I am feeling with what seems to be a great support group!!! I am only 23 years old and meeting with my surgeon on August 6th for a 4 hour long appointment. Meeting with him, behavioral analyst, program coordinator, dietician, and an exercise specialist. I am ready for this! Being overweight my entire life, and coming from a huge Italian family where food is everything, I have never been able to lose weight and keep it off. I have tried different programs (WW, Jenny Craig, Omnitrition) as well as attending a weight loss clinic and wasting thousands of dollars. The breaking point for me was going to the gym, everyday for 2 hours with my boyfriend for a year. We ate right, did the gym thing... he lost 86 lbs, and I didn't lose one. My doctor finally referred me to the surgeon after documented failed attempts. I was interested in Lap Band, but after my first info session, I am being recommended for the sleeve. Can anyone tell me about their experience? Like I said, I am excited to be comfortable with my self. Happy that I have the support from my family and friends that I do. But nervous, as this is a huge decision.