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Anyone else have BCBS? How long did approval take?

OMG! Since October 14th??? Dang girl! That is amazing!!!!

Congrats????. How do you feel? How much have you lost so far?

Good luck ???? How much have you lost this first week, Dub? So glad you are healing well & are in good spirits. Keeps me motivated lol

So I had my first nutrition visit Friday. Started pre op diet today instead of 1 month before surgery. Actually staying around 1,300 calories for a bit, then gradually reducing down to the suggested 800 the week before. Then the surgery coordinator called & is sending insurance company more than what they asked for so, it'll be harder for them to dispute the need. She is sending all my info after my 2nd nutrition visit next month so they have time to review & it will be pending til final nutrition visit dec 11. Hoping for surgery dec 18 & she is scheduling me in that day now so I have my spot reserved. I'm so excited! Would love to lose at least 20lbs before then.

Painting my toenails... Tying my shoes

So close

With my seminar, consult, psych evaluation already done, I am heading to my 1st nutritional visit. I'm excited because after today, I have only 2 more appointments & then I'm ready. I'm nervous wondering what she's gonna tell me & hoping I can stick to any plans she may give me... I am so ready for this surgery.

Southern

I'm maybe 45 minutes away. Having surgery in new Albany

Yep... Compared to the people on the coast & in different countries lol ????

. 3.5 hours away from me in southern Indiana

Right on.... I'm starting back to the gym today after work & im in a beach body challenge group, 21 day fix that starts today so this month will fly. Hoping to lose another 10-15lbs this month. Lost 10 in September with the challenge group. Had a death in the family during that time that made it difficult to stick with the commitment the entire time but this month will rock. There will always be things that come up... I usually just give up but, I jumped back on as soon as I could. Daily struggle, daily victories! Overall win! I can lose weight, I just can't stick with it long term. I can lose 40-80lbs, get sidetracked in "life" & it all comes back & then some. Never ever dreamed I'd be pushing 300lbs. Can't wait to find me again... She's in here somewhere!

Good luck Dub! I know you're excited & it's right around the corner. I'm so jealous. I have a very difficult time with patience. I wish I could do it now. But, I have my first nutrition is Friday so, I can't wait to see what lies ahead...

Hoping to have my sleeve done mid December. I am torn. Part of me wants to eat everything in sight because I know I won't be able to later on... A bigger part of me, though, wants to push myself to see how much I can lose on my own before then. 10 lbs lost in September. Starting new beach body challenge group tomorrow, 21 day fix & going to the gym after work. Anyone else struggle & have to push themselves to do the opposite?

My brother in law & family lives in Carmel... Not too far away... Maybe 2 hrs or so. Best of luck

I have family that live in silver spring md

I'm in Indiana...

My dr only does surgeries on Fridays at this office. I plan to go back the following Monday. Only another receptionist in my same office knows I'm having the surgery. The nurses & medical assistants have no idea. I have talked to one of the doctors that I work for earlier in my process. Hopefully, that will be enough time. I had a "female" surgery in January & was ready to go back after 4 days but, worked in a nursing home so I stayed off 2 weeks because of the lifting & double shifts & went crazy from boredom at home. Hopefully everything goes well.

Thank you mokt. My children are teenagers & so I'm not "active" with them anymore but, I feel like I embarrass them with my weight. My son is a senior in high school, graduating in December- going to the navy in January so he is all fit & active preparing for boot camp. My daughter is a 16 y.o. Cheerleader, need I say more? Lol & my husband spends 2-3 hours/day in the gym, very fit & muscular. And then there's me... Feeling like I don't fit in, even with my own family. I want to live again. My world has revolved around my children for the last 18 years. They are almost grown, I am going to have to learn to live again, when they are grown & gone. I may as well do that fit & healthy. #newlife You could come to Indiana for surgery... Not as far as some places in US. I have one of the best doctors in the Midwest. Very happy with my choice...

Hoping for December 18...

I called my insurance company before I ever called the bariatric clinic. I knew what they required from day 1. (Bmi, co-morbidities, psych eval & 3 nutrition counseling sessions) I had all appts set up with clinic before I even went to seminar & had my consult. My last nutritional appt is dec 11 & we are shooting for a dec 18 surgery date. My insurance co said they could take up to 30 days to approve it & suggested that after my 2nd counseling session that the clinic should send all my info & the 12/11 appt so it could be "pending" & I'd have a jump start. Communication has been key & very helpful

I have started this journey with great expectations. I have went to the seminar & had my consult w/ surgeon, which I adored. I had my psych eval yesterday & start nutritionist visits next week... Hoping for surgery in December. Pushing 300lbs. Have yo-yo'd for about 10 years losing 10-80lbs... Have gained 46 in the last year & a half, lost 10 last month. Lucky enough to not have any other major health issues yet. Mostly just shame & embarrassment that I let myself get in this shape... Leading to depression & seclusion myself from the outside world which is hard with kiddos & you have to force yourself to be happy & fake. I miss who I used to be & am ready to get to know her again... Hello confidence & self esteem. Anyone else just wanna hide? Even from themselves?