I got approval for the surgery from BCBS North Carolina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am SO FREAKING EXCITED!! This is ALL going to be REAL now & not just "if insurance approves me".

I called my insurance company directly & they told me that I was approved. I haven't heard from Dr. Pirrello's office, so not sure about my date... but I am hoping for Nov. 23rd. (day before Thanksgiving... how symbolic!)

SO glad I found this site! I think I am a lot less anxious than I was a few weeks ago, before reading all of your stories. Now I am just ready to get going on the rest of my life!

That is great, CONGRATS!!! Next step is the SLEEVE!!!

I got approved today too from BCBS! Congrats!

WHOO HOO!!!

Congrats! I can't wait till I'm approved,,that will relieve alot of stress.

That does indeed ROCK!!! Congratulations!!

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That does indeed ROCK!!! Congratulations!!

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LOL........Congratulations!

Yay !!! Happy Birthday and merry christmas all on Oct. 4 !!!

Congrats!!!! I am so excited for you!!!

YOU WILL SOON BE ON THE LOSER BENCH WELCOME BEST WISHES

Congrats on being approved! It had to be nerve wracking waiting to hear even if it is a short period. I know when I first decided to do this surgery, I didn't even know if it was covered by my insurance. I was so worried that it wouldn't be. I was so excited about the surgery and reading all of the amazing stories on this board, and I was going to be devastated if it wasn't covered. Luckily for me, it was covered, and I didn't even need preapproval as long as I met the requirements and did the things like a psych evaluation and nutritionist consult.

Monday, I made an appointment to meet with a personal trainer. The cost was included in my surgery costs. I'm hoping she can help me develop a workout plan now that I'm all healed up.

Wheeeee! Surgery is scheduled for Nov 23!! I am so stoked!!!

Awesome for you! Great Thanksgiving gift to yourself!

Congratulations, its the best thing I ever did, hope it is for you too!

Wheeeee! Surgery is scheduled for Nov 23!! I am so stoked!!!

Yayyy!!! Turkey broth for T-Giving!! Instead of gaining like everyone else around you, you will be dropping serious pounds this Holiday season!

wow congrats!!