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Journey to the New Me - Phase I complete

I finished up my medically supervised 6 month diet. I thought it would be long and painful but it really went pretty quick. Fo those still in the process hang in there. Don't obsess about losing weight or not losing weight. I went up and down and finished down 8 lbs. At first I struggled because I was worried about losing too much and not getting approved. I have dieted or watched what I ate my entire adult life so being afraid to lose weight was a first for me. I quit worrying about month 3 and started to lose a little then without really trying. I haven't been tempted to do a food funeral. I am so sick of feeling uncomfortable that I have actually been eating less at meal times just to get away from feeling like I am going to explode all the time. I am really looking forward to having less hormonal influence in craving foods. That and the speedy weight loss is why I chose the sleeve.

Paperwork was submitted to insurance last Thursday, May 12th. They said Cigna takes 30 business days to approve. I see several people were approved sooner so I am hopeful that I am one of those people. I am mentally and physically ready to have the surgery. I have had several rather invasive surgeries before so this does not scare me in the slightest. I just want to get started on my journey to the new me. ;o)

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Congrats on finishing your 6 months! And good luck on getting your date soon. This site will supple lots of support to you when you get your sleeve.

Yay! Hope you get a quick date and don't have to wait 30 days. I was both luck and unlucky in that insurance didn't pay. Big expense but short wait for surgery date. Still those 30 days will hopefully pass quickly if you do have to wait. Congrats on finishing the 6 month preop.

Right there with you! I finished my 6 months last Monday and paperwork was submitted to Aetna a few days later. For the love of Pete I am so ready for this. Hope your turnaround is quick! My nurse navigator said anywhere from 1-4 weeks, but normally 1-2.

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