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1 hour ago, danielleleigh90 said:

Hey! I had my test done Friday & my results came in at 3am on Saturday! I was able to check them on “MyChart”. I was worrying too!

That's great to hear! Good luck tomorrow!

12 minutes ago, BigSue said:

Good luck! Are they going to be able to get the test results back in one day? My test was supposed to be Monday (3 days before my surgery), but they called me yesterday afternoon and told me to get the test early because it’s taking longer to get results now. I hope I get my results quickly because I cannot stop worrying. Even if it’s bad news, I’d like to know as soon as possible.

I had questioned that and she said that if I was getting tested later in the day she would rush it, but since I was coming in early they would have time. I am the first surgery of the day on the 14th, so hope she is right. I feel the same about getting the news. My husband has been congested, so got him tested on Friday. He won't get results for 5-7 days through CVS testing.

3 hours ago, BigSue said:

I got my COVID-19 test yesterday... I’m terrified that it will come up positive and ruin everything. It’s not just a matter of having to wait longer; I have a lot going on in my life this year and a pretty narrow window to get the surgery. Somehow, everything came together for me to get the surgery during this window, and it feels too good to be true because nothing in my life ever works out the way it’s supposed to.

My biggest fear as well! I get my test 7/13 the day before my surgery on the 14th. Fingers crossed all will be well!

Very inspiring!! We have the exact same height and high weight. Glad to see your success and looking forward to surgery day!

My insurance paperwork was submitted on Tuesday and I was told it would take 3-5 business days fingerscross and hopefully we hear something back soon! The coordinator has blocked off July 14 as my surgery date.

I have my last nutritional appointment Thursday, but called the office to make sure my coordinator had everything she needs. She went ahead and gave me a surgery date of July 14th!!!! Hope it sticks, since my insurance hasn't even been filed yet, but she sounded confident and said I'll need to start my preop diet on 6/30th. So excited!!

I got mine on friday. Was surprised they were able to get me in within 30 minutes of calling. Horrible feeling and now I've been symptom checking all weekend 😅.

That's tough. My first thought was just to tell her the truth in case she had some tips to get you back on track.

Thanks for posting this! Curious on hearing the responses on this. I have not had the surgery yet, tentatively planned for July, depending on how covid impacts. I have started a workout program to try to get toned and more energy before hand. Really enjoy Les Mills on demand classes and a lot of squats and ab work. Here's hoping it reduces lose skin :).

3 hours ago, Machalo said:

Virginia has reinstated electives, so I'm wondering do I call my surgeon's office or do I wait for them to call me? I don't want to be delayed due to lack of activity on my part. But I don't want to pester them either. Hard to know which way to go. At least it is progress! Stay strong and healthy, friends.

I wouldn't think it's pestering to check in and see where they are at. Depends on how many times you have already called :).

Congrats!!! Good luck!!

11 hours ago, blackcatsandbaddecisions said:

My 18 month old sat on my lap eating crackers for my whole visit. He has gotten used to being a part of my work meetings so once he sees that laptop camera on its time for him to start practicing his animal noises.

I had my first appointment as a tele visit too and my 6 year old talk to my doctor. my psych evaluations and my first nutritional visit were virtual too. It has been super convenient, but not sure if we are getting the most out of the appointments vs. being in the office. Hopefully you can get your next appointments set up the same way, so there won't be a delay in your process.

My appointment was on 3/31st. I had to do a 300 question personality test and watch 5 preop videos prior to my appointment. The videos were between 20 to 40 minutes long and had a quiz for each video. Since we are under quarantine, I did a virtual meeting the day of my appointment, which lasted about 30 or 40 minutes. She then said I would be cleared and give her some time to get the paperwork to my surgeon. Surgeons office confirmed they received paperwork on 4/8th.

23 hours ago, BayougirlMrsS said:

My suggestion to you is to start the process yourself. Call your insurance provider and ask what the requirements for WLS if any. This can help get you in the right direction. My old insurance required a 35bmi w/2 comorbidities or a 40bmi. I didn't have any co's so i had to have a 40.... which i was just shy of back then. So before i even went to the seminar, i put on 10lbs. (gained 10 to lose 89... hell yes). I knew i would be approved.... My Dr. arranged all the appts. to heart, lung, phyc., sleep test, NUT... etc. After he got ALL the results back he submitted as one packet WITH a SX date. I was approved in three days. I had already researched the band for months before, but from the day i went to the dr and SX day it was around three months.

I got my GYN to submit info on my health and weight gain over the years and i also has my logs from WW to show my dieting attempt.

Agree 100%. I called my insurance to ask if I was covered, and they provided the full coverage policy for gastric sleeve. This helped a ton! When my bariatric place did the initial check on the insurance they said that I was not covered and would have to be self pay. I told them that I had already checked with my insurance and that they should try again. Come to find out I was covered and the person she spoke to thought she was checking on plastic surgery vs. bariatric surgery.

I had just started the process when the virus picked up and so far have been able to have my initial consultation, psych evaluation, and 1st nutritional meeting all within 2 weeks of first contact. I hope I am not missing out on too much by not doing office meetings, but they have been doing everything virtually and I am hitting all my action items. Have my 2nd out of 4 nutritional meeting in a couple of weeks, so have been working on eating better and trying to tone up prior to surgery, which would tentatively be in July. It makes it easier when I can't just run out and get my normal fast food :). Hoping those with surgeries coming up can get in soon. So excited for this journey!