iHaveHope09

Ok. I've went to the seminar... Got lots of helpful info... and A LOT of papers... but I just want to know in plain terms, what do I do from here? Should I start scheduling appts. with my physician??... should I go get evaluated?? should i go get my blood work done?.. I already know I am going to have to go on a 6 month supervised diet n exercise plan :cool2:.... But i guess thats just 6months thats going to have to go by anyway. I hate to sound so clueless, but I really have no support or help from anyone... So thanks in advance!... I honestly appreciate it:smile2: Also, I just found out I might have to pay out of pocket a couple of thousand... I just wanted to clear that up.. Has anyone had to take out a loan or pay out of pocket for the remaining cost of the surgery??? :thumbup:

Girl.. I say do it, and BE PROUD!.. many of us (including me) would sooooooooo love to have the opportunity... hey, u never know what might come out of it. Good luck!!

Ok, sooo.. I was soooo excited about going to the informational seminar on Oct 29th.n Until I received an email stating that it was canceled, and the next available date would not be until Nov 12. Ok, that kinda started the discouragement, just a little.:thumbup: Then, yesterday, just to be curious I called my insurance provider (BCBS of NY), just to ask the basics, and to fill out some inquires I had hanging above my head. The operator said people who've had the surgery on this coverage usually have had to go on a 6 month diet !!!!!!!!! and that put me in full discouragement...... Well, I've registered for the Nov 12th seminar. BUT, I also want to know if anyone else on BCBS of NY has had any difficulties getting approved, or has had to go on a 6 month diet, prior to getting approved for surgery... Please, let me know, because I was really planning on getting this surgery before I went on a family vacation to Jamaica next summer:frown: thnx