Hi All! I am just soooo excited. I finally got my date and my surgery is scheduled for 10/11. I had actually expected it to be end of October or beginning of November because I was told that my insurance company takes 6 weeks to approve and that they need to submit it to the insurance company with a date in order to get approved. But as it turns out, I have GHI which has become Emblem Health. GHI apparently takes 6 weeks (according to docs office, they take the longest). But Emblem gives approvals much quicker and they were told to submit to Emblem and not GHI. So that worked out very well for me.

So it is 4 weeks from Tuesday which means I should be feeling fine by the holidays, which was one of my concerns. Of course this is pending approval, which is another concern, but according to my doctor I should not stress about that. He said that they give you and us a list of requirements and I have met every requirement and therefore they have no reason to deny me. From his mouth to gods ears. My starting BMI was 40.2, I have sleep apnea, high cholesterol and Osteoarthritis (which is on the list of comorbities for Emblem). So hopefully this will go as planned.

Now here is the kick in the a$$. I was under the impression that I had to do a 2 week liquid diet, but noooo, the doctor wants me to do a 4 WEEK liquid diet. That is going to be tough, but I know I can do it and it is sooo worth it in the end. So I have to start that on Tuesday (but will probably start Monday, just because it is engraved in my brain that you start diets on a monday). At least I have the weekend to prepare and buy what I need to do this.

CONGATULATIONS!!! Doesn't it feel like you've won the lottery? Oct. 11 will be here before you know it. Good luck on your liquid diet and definitely keep us posted!

All the best, and congrats again,

Niki

AWESOME!! You're going to rock your sleeve! I can always tell when someone will, because they are always willing to go above and beyond the call. Good for you!

Wishing you well on your new journey. Blessings!!

Aw, sorry, about the long liquid diet, but you can totally do it. Congrats on getting your date! It will be here before you know it.

Congratulations! This is an experience of a lifetime, no kidding. So well worth it.