It's been 2.5 weeks since submission for approval and I've heard nothing I'm really worried its going to be denied. I understand it sometimes takes longer than this but I have anthem bc and usually they are very prompt about replying. I'm probably just stressing because I want it so bad and actually depending on it.

TY Bo for responding. I got my answer just a few minutes ago from the doctors office I am 100% approved YAHOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Got my first appointment on May 24 and if I don't have to have the scope done or choose not to, then we schedule the surgery date! I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel Now I know how you all felt when you got the great news.

Yay Dixie!!

Ya!!! Congrats Dixie!! Tomorrow is the 2nd part of the pre-op preparation meeting where I learn how to clean the drain that I will have for a week, I will receive my spirometer and practice using it correctly and learn more about the food stages (clear - mushy's etc.) We are not to add a single thing to our diet after surgery until they tell us, but we'll have a list, we'll get actual recipes for mushy stage. I was given a mixture of shakes, pudding, Soups (42 of them) for pre-op liquid diet.

On Thursday I see the surgeon and I will be given my surgery date. One week before surgery I will meet with their surgical nurse and we will go over my medications and she will tell me what to stop taking when, and she will order new prescriptions for those we may need to change because of their size.

I'm hoping for a May surgery date myself, but who knows, will let you know on Thursday night! WTG Dixie, can't wait to hear your surgery date.

Ya'll forgive me for posting this here but I just cant stand it lol. My daughter is expecting her 2nd baby, my fourth grandchild and found out today she is 1 centimeter dilated. Now I know that doesn't mean much cuz she could go on for awhile like this, but her due date is the 27th and since her baby is going to be a really big boy the doctor said next week if she hasn't had him they will induce. The reason I am telling this is I was hoping she could have him before I go see my doctor and start doing the 2 wk liquid diet. Would not be a pretty picture with her in labor and me on nothing but liquids trying to give her moral support lol. They would have to give me an epidural also hahahah. Ok I'm done with my story. .

Awe Dixie, congrats and hopefully you'll do great during the 2 week liquid diet. I'm dreading it myself a bit. I have a surgery date of June 4th. My doctor does surgeries at 3 places. He does them at my hospital on Mondays and Memorial Day is in the way.... I start liquid diet May 21st.

Good luck to your daughter and good luck to you.

Ty Mina good luck to you also. I am trying to prepare my body for the liquid diet. Giving up my half n half in my coffee is the most major thing to start with. If I can conquer that then I think I can handle the rest.

Mine was submitted Friday. I have sleep apnea' date=' but refuse C-pap and use oxygen, I take Victoza for diabetes but i was diagnosed with Lupus and now I'm afraid I will be denied because of that. I was told not to worry about that though. Good Luck everyone. I'm actually going to call the insurance company Tuesday. I heard calling sometimes can speed things along.[/quote']

I have lupus also and thought I was going to get denied but I also have A few other co morbidities...

Hey everyone just wanted to share my joyous news!!! My daughter gave birth to my 4 th grand child at 2:46 am. He weighed 10.2 # and is 23 1/2 " long. Momma did an amazing job and I am so proud. Now that baby linebacker Eli is here all I have to concentrate on now is my doc visit, surgery date and the two week liquid diet. After seeing what my daughter just went thru and did I know I can handle anything to do with my journey. It's so amazing how God helps you to see what He wants you to know. Let the journey begin! ????

Dixie, Congrats on your new grandson Eli. That's wonderful news!

Wow! Congratulations Dixie!