JOI_US_ONE

Guys I wouldn't beat yourself up over soup. I am allowed to have light Chicken noodle and chicken and rice soup during my liquid stage post-op. The only catch is it has to be blenderized. Trust me...that soup is the only way I could make it through lol. The soup is the highlight of my day.

My date is October 15th. I decided to get the Realize band. I am not nervous about surgery at all which is kind of funny because this will be my first one. I am more concerned about the pre-op and post-op diets and not losing my mind over hunger lol. However, by the grace of God I know he will see me thru.

BMI 44 Hypetension Mild Sleep Apnea BCBS of CA

Ahh Finally Approved!!! My PCP was taking forever to write a letter of medical neccesity so my surgeon's office didn't want to send my paperwork over to the insurance co without the letter. After a tad bit of a strong worded email they sent it and I was approved in less than 48 hours!! Still don't have a surgery date yet...should get a call from someone next week to schedule the surgery....I'm shooting for October. Well just wanted to share my joy with somebody...I am super excited:thumbup:!!!

I paid a $40 copay ea for pysch and my sleep study my insurance covered the rest at 100% however the claim for my sleep study was around $4500.

I didn't notice breathing lapses but then again I have a very mild case. I only stop breathing 8 times an hour. I snored and had the excessive daytime sleepiness. I was just diagnosed this month and actually went to go to do my titration this past Friday.

If someone can email me a copy sample at joi.stowes@gmail.com I would greatly appreciate it. That is the last piece to my puzzle.