BloomSeason

I am June 21 and relate to all your comments! Good luck and blessings all!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi, all. I am going through Bailey too! I really feel GREAT about the program. Dr. Kirk (medical director) is precious and the "navigator" who organizes the schedule and all support is awesome. Timeline is like this so far: Orientation April 14 First consult April 28 Required support group meeting on May 9 Required Primary Care appointment with formal referral on May 11 First round of appointments on May 18 (psychologist, nutritionist, exercise therapist) Cardiologist on May 19 Second consult on May 23 I'm waiting on the hospital to call me and schedule a couple other things... hoping & praying that they fit in May too! If I can get all these appointments and tests done in May, we will then submit it to BCBS for final approval. They DO cover the surgery (really well!) but they have to approve my claim. Fingers crossed that June 28 will be my SLEEVE date.

I am sleeving June 28! Will you add me to the F/B page too? Thanks, all. I look forward to sharing the journey with you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have started the approvals for weight loss surgery and, like everyone else, I am filled with nerves and excitement! I love flowers, especially orchids, and this morning I want to share this picture and my thought with all of you. This orchid is not beautiful today, but it is filled with potential! It cannot rush the process of blooming because the process takes time to work correctly. The best things in life take time and we must (try) to enjoy the anticipation and make the most of the time we are waiting, the period of HOPE. Beauty (health and wellness for us) is coming! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Prayers and well wishes for successful surgeries today! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So happy to have found this site, and especially each of you! I have just started this process and I'm praying I am in June, or July. Maybe that's overly optimistic but my insurance and the bariatric hospital in my town each seem really efficient. I have a 37 BMI so I will have to have a diagnosed comorbidity to qualify for the surgery. Finger crossed that goes smoothly. And fingers crossed that each of you have a healthy journey too!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks for sharing your heart so eloquently. I relate to you and appreciate you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Teebaby.... Happy for you! I've been watching your posts and I'm inspired by you. I have the same insurance so your experience encourages me! I have my first appointment on 4/29. Please tell me your stats! And your goals! Best of luck and buckets of blessings for you!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App