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All my information was submitted to insurance on Friday (9-1). I know it is a waiting game at this point and have been warned it can take 2 weeks to a month for my insurance to make a decision (BC.BS of Michigan GM). to my suprise I was called today to tell me I was approved! I was not prepared to get an answer so quickly! I have my 2 hour nutrition appointment tomorrow and will get my surgery date then. They still have openings this month!

Deeme, of course that works as well.. I was just trying to find someone or a few people to keep in touch with that are at the same place of this journey. I think a lot of things that happen whether it is emotional or physical, most outsiders would not understand what it is all about.

Just got my surgery date! So excited!! I got a call from the nurse yesterday and she said since my BP has been dangerously high at the last couple visits & at the exercise physiologists visit, their going to try to move the surgery date to October if any spot comes open! Yaay!

Mine is 9/25...

I'm have the RNY on 9.25.17. Does that count? lol ........... Just joking!
Good luck to you!!! .............

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield as well. When I started this process in February I called Blue Cross Blue Shield to check on the requirements. They sent me a list of all of the criteria that I needed to have completed. I suggest calling Blue Cross Blue Shield and they will be able to give you the information and send you out a paper that gives you all of the criteria.

Thank you so much for your reply. I've worked so hard for the last nine months to get here that I don't know what I would do if it all went up in smoke. From what I had read about COBRA, it looked like that was the case, but it's nice to have someone else confirm it who has been through a similar situation. I was fired without cause from a seven years ago, so nothing anyone does in the workplace surprises me anymore. I sent an email and asked, for clarification, whether or not our jobs will not be affected. Of course I haven't heard anything back, so that's been great. They may have repair an ulcer in addition to doing my bypass at this rate, I'm so stressed out. Thanks for the positive vibes, I really appreciate it!

Congrats !! I am scheduled for my bypass in September 20 !!

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Congrats

that's wonderful! I hope mine goes as smoothly!

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I've only had luck getting Vitamins "covered" by my HSA. I had to get my doctor to write an Rx for them, but I can get reimbursed for them now. No dice for insurance coverage!

There will be others on here who tell you about "things," I will tell you to look up Dr. Duc Vuong, Support Surgeon on Facebook or you tube. These free videos are invaluable. Wish I would have known about him before my surgery or immediately after. He also had the Sleeve Academy (which applies to RNY or any WLS, too). Look him up.
Also, start learning about meditation. We need to get our heads right!!! We didn't get obese because we knew how to handle stress or whatever is in our life.
Good luck!

I took way too much to the hospital with me....but, what I did use was my ipad. I just liked to stream videos for the noise and to help drown out the hospital noises. Plus my sleeping was all messed up so it was nice in the middle of the night when nothing was on TV. I would echo the suggestions for a long charger cord. The plug in my room was pretty far away from my bed and my charger didn't reach. Also, I brought baby wipes which were nice because I didn't feel up to taking a full shower for the first couple of days.

2 things I brought that were really helpful, were an extension cord and a heating pad.

bring an extra long iphone/ipad charger. like a 10-foot one

I was really happy to have my tablet because I was in the middle of watching a TV Series on Netflix when I went in. I was really glad that I brought a 10 foot cord with me. After I was taken to my room my husband set everything up for me. Definitely do NOT forget to bring earbuds. Luckily I remembered to bring those! I actually brought 2 pairs in case 1 went south while I was there.
Also don't forget the plug to plug in your phone/tablet cord into.
Lauri

What was your starting weight? I hope you don't mind me asking [emoji4][emoji4]
Looking amazing


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I am hoping to have a date close to that. I will have all of my requirements completed by 9-2 and it will be a waiting game at that point.

Im from oshawa ontario (canada) having surgery at toronto western hospital. I got my surgery date today september 29! looking for anyone who wants to keep in touch/ has a similar date!
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I am in Orlando and self pay. My original surgeon didn't offer complication insurance. Therefore, I opted to go to Dr Illan in Tijuana, MX where I paid less and was able to buy Medical Tourism insurance. It covers me for 6 months post surgery and I can go to local doctors. Luckily, my doctor has very few complications and I am doing great!!!

I cannot get enough watermelon. Like three ounces at one time. Is this good or bad for me. I am still eating my three ounces of Protein enough, but I crave watermelon. Any suggestions as to why?

Did u have sleeve or ryn?