Awakening Chrissy

Fantastic!!!! Congratulations to you!!! Happy Dance!!!

Munch on salty Snacks also! They will help you retain the Water you drink... Good luck!

Congratulations!!!! Happy Dance for you!:w00t:

I called my insurance today asking the questions. I was told that they decide on a case by case basis. I told her I was worried about having to go on a diet that would waste another 6 months to prove something I already know. She said there is no way of knowing until the surgeon applies. Then BCBS will evaluate and decide what is needed further.

Thanks so much for your reply. Great info. I will call my insurance tomorrow and ask them. I was waiting till I could afford to do it and now I found out that insurance will pay. I feel like I wasted years waiting. May your journey take you where you want to go! Happy and Healthy!

I have a bmi of 47, but no heath issues other than the weight pain and shortness of breath. Does anyone think that will give me problems. I have no documented weight loss programs. I have BCBS of CT

Wow that was fast. I called 2 surgeons one told me I did need a referral and the other didn't call me back. I went to my doctor and she gave me a referral to one of the surgeons. That one called me and gave me an appointment for a whole month from now just to have my first question and answer session. The other doctors office called me back after the fact and were ready to ask the questions over the phone. I don't need a referral either. I think a month just to meet me is tooo long. I am thinking about calling the other girl back and answering her questions.

Jenece, Please keep me posted on how you are doing. I would love to keep intouch. Chrissy

Good for you! Congratulations!

Let the games begin!

At what part of the process does the doctor submit the paperwork? I have BCBS also.

I love that you made me laugh so hard! The skinny people know it all! chrissy

Mel54, How true... I told a girl friend co-worker and she was running around screaming and hugging me. I almost cried. She understood, she gets it. People like that are hard to find. I know going forward she will be my biggest fan! My husband has OCD for rules. I told him he can come for surgery, but nothing else. I don't want him knowing the rules and looking over my shoulder every second. I am afraid it will cause resentment instead of being motivational. I asked him how much he thinks I weigh. He said about as much as me; LOL! Got to love the man. I don't have the heart to tell him the truth. So he will just enjoy the change and root for me.

Thank you for putting that in perspective.

Hey Cherry, At way point are you now? Do you have a date? I am just starting out.