My name is Michelle and I am just starting on my road to a healthier me. I got the pre calification list from the insurance company and its really not bad, I have to show that I have been treated by a doctor who has weighed me and it shows that I have been over weight for at least a year, I have to have proof that I have been a member of a weight loss program like weight watchers, I have to have a consultation with the DR that will do the surgery, 1 visit with the psychologist, and 1 visit with the nutritionist. the nurses will send all that info in to the insurance company to get an approval. I will be done with everything by next friday March 25. I am really excited to do this and cannot wait to feel better and be healthier. I am excited, nervous, happy, scared, all rolled into one. I Know this will be the best thing I could have ever done for myself and have to intentions of turning back now.

I am going to Dr Nick Nicholson at the Baylor hospital in Plano. They have been very nice to me and always are there to answer my questions.

I plan on blogging my progress once everything starts.

Thanks for letting me ramble, So glad to be here.

Michelle

I am glad you are here too! There are lots of fabulous people here to help you on your way. I am sure you are reading lots of posts. Fair warning this site can get addictive. If you think of any questions -ask. I bet you someone in here will know the answer for you. Best of luck with the insurance approval!

Hi Michelle,

I am a patient of Dr. Nicholson as well. My surgery date is 4-4-2011 and I'm very excited! The approval process went very fast for me, and I had to do the same requirements you are required to do. I started on the last week of January (with the insurance process) and I was approved on March 3rd. Congrats on your journey! It's cool to actually find someone on this site that has the same doctor!

My name is Michelle and I am just starting on my road to a healthier me. I got the pre calification list from the insurance company and its really not bad, I have to show that I have been treated by a doctor who has weighed me and it shows that I have been over weight for at least a year, I have to have proof that I have been a member of a weight loss program like weight watchers, I have to have a consultation with the DR that will do the surgery, 1 visit with the psychologist, and 1 visit with the nutritionist. the nurses will send all that info in to the insurance company to get an approval. I will be done with everything by next friday March 25. I am really excited to do this and cannot wait to feel better and be healthier. I am excited, nervous, happy, scared, all rolled into one. I Know this will be the best thing I could have ever done for myself and have to intentions of turning back now.

I am going to Dr Nick Nicholson at the Baylor hospital in Plano. They have been very nice to me and always are there to answer my questions.

I plan on blogging my progress once everything starts.

Thanks for letting me ramble, So glad to be here.

Michelle

I was sleeved by Dr. Nick on 3/8/11!! He's a GREAT dr! I used Forest Park Medical Center and it was a wonderful place! I'm 10 days post-op and am SO glad I picked Dr. Nick and the sleeve! I lost 8.2 lbs my first week! I finally feel like I can actually get all this weight off FOREVER!! GL!! (If you have any questions....ask away! I'll do my best to answer them!)

congrats! Agree that this is the best thing that you can do for yourself. This site is amazing and answered questions I didn't even know I had. I had my surgery on 3/10 and lost 13 lbs the first week. Good luck to you on this wonderful journery!

My name is Michelle and I am just starting on my road to a healthier me. I got the pre calification list from the insurance company and its really not bad, I have to show that I have been treated by a doctor who has weighed me and it shows that I have been over weight for at least a year, I have to have proof that I have been a member of a weight loss program like weight watchers, I have to have a consultation with the DR that will do the surgery, 1 visit with the psychologist, and 1 visit with the nutritionist. the nurses will send all that info in to the insurance company to get an approval. I will be done with everything by next friday March 25. I am really excited to do this and cannot wait to feel better and be healthier. I am excited, nervous, happy, scared, all rolled into one. I Know this will be the best thing I could have ever done for myself and have to intentions of turning back now.

I am going to Dr Nick Nicholson at the Baylor hospital in Plano. They have been very nice to me and always are there to answer my questions.

I plan on blogging my progress once everything starts.

Thanks for letting me ramble, So glad to be here.

Michelle

Thank you so much, I have seen how addicting this place can be, but thats ok... Lots of positive support

I am glad you are here too! There are lots of fabulous people here to help you on your way. I am sure you are reading lots of posts. Fair warning this site can get addictive. If you think of any questions -ask. I bet you someone in here will know the answer for you. Best of luck with the insurance approval!

Ohhh how exciting for you!!! It is so nice to be able to talk to other patients of Dr Nicholson - everyone there seems so nice and helpful. I am going to the Clinic at Baylor hospital in Plano. I am hoping everything goes fast for me, but if it doesnt, thats ok too... I have been waiting for this for quite some time, a little bit longer wont hurt!

Keep me posted on how things go - Again, Good Luck!

Hi Michelle,

I am a patient of Dr. Nicholson as well. My surgery date is 4-4-2011 and I'm very excited! The approval process went very fast for me, and I had to do the same requirements you are required to do. I started on the last week of January (with the insurance process) and I was approved on March 3rd. Congrats on your journey! It's cool to actually find someone on this site that has the same doctor!

Thank you for that info, makes me more confident in my choice

Kudos to you on your great loss that is awesome - I am sure I will have questions, so thanks for allowing me to ask

I was sleeved by Dr. Nick on 3/8/11!! He's a GREAT dr! I used Forest Park Medical Center and it was a wonderful place! I'm 10 days post-op and am SO glad I picked Dr. Nick and the sleeve! I lost 8.2 lbs my first week! I finally feel like I can actually get all this weight off FOREVER!! GL!! (If you have any questions....ask away! I'll do my best to answer them!)

Grats on your surgery and the awesome loss!!! that is great!!

How long after surgery did you feel ok?

congrats! Agree that this is the best thing that you can do for yourself. This site is amazing and answered questions I didn't even know I had. I had my surgery on 3/10 and lost 13 lbs the first week. Good luck to you on this wonderful journery!