garseesmarie

Surgery weight 267
Current weight 147
120 pounds lost forever
Surgery date May 31, 2013

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@@donnag53 that's good. I don't have any comorbidities (yet) so my BMI has to be above 40 (which it is, 43) I have my very first appointment tomorrow so I'll ask him all that good stuff. @@bncbabe2015 I can't wait either! I wrote down all the questions I could think of to ask him! I hope all goes good for you too!

I had aetna. I just had my surgery. U so not have to have a bmi of 40 for last two years. Only thru the three month program. They no longer require two year history. After the program I was approved in 5 days.

I have Aetna and was completely overwhelmed with the requirements. I had a 6 month diet option or a 3 month pre surgery get in shape kind of deal. I chose the 3 month plan. I kept logs and paperwork and in the end had to trust my dr office for all the fine details. You need to call insurance and get the policy fine writing that tells you requirements etc. I was approved in less than a week after paperwork was sent. My Drs office is great.... That is the key!!!!! Before you know it surgery is here! Good luck!!

I had a visit with my psychologist Friday. No red flags, no further treatment/sessions *required* and said I was an excellent canidate! A HUGE weight has been lifted. I couldn't get to my truck before the surgeon's office was calling to set up my appointment with Dr. Edwards! I meet with him this coming Thursday. I am thrilled! We're looking at a tenative surgery date in March. I am blessed!

I had a visit with my psychologist Friday. No red flags, no further treatment/sessions *required* and said I was an excellent canidate! A HUGE weight has been lifted. I couldn't get to my truck before the surgeon's office was calling to set up my appointment with Dr. Edwards! I meet with him this coming Thursday. I am thrilled! We're looking at a tenative surgery date in March. I am blessed!

I have an 11 cc band.I have 2.3 cc fill right now.
Chantal

That is terrible! So sorry you're going through this. May I ask what insurance company you use?

@@ShrinkingPeach That's wonderful! It is an amazing feeling that you just really can't understand until you've been through it. In a way I feel like we are lucky to get to witness it. There's a lot of struggle in being overweight. It's not easy, this whole process isn't easy either but when you put it all into perspective it's pretty cool. We are given the chance to be "reborn". I definitely feel like a different person. Good luck on your journey!!