I know there is an October group here somewhere but I thought I would start this off by introducing ourselves!

I'm 25 years old and from British Columbia, Canada. My surgery is set for October 2. My pre op ensure shake diet starts September 2 but I have started a week early for a head start I am

A nurse by profession and engaged but no kids. With my history of PCOS kids will come after I drop the weight. Starting weight: 280lbs Current Weight: 275 and losing everyday!!

My paper work was submitted on Friday I'm with BCBS I'm hoping it don't take to long.

Congrats tfazio! Wearer all in together....

I'm thinking about canceling mine I'm soo scared:(

I'm thinking about canceling mine I'm soo scared:(

I have been in this spot a few times, too. Then I think of how awesome it is going to be to go out into public and not worry about other people staring or commenting on how fat I am. I remember that I want to travel. I remember that I want to be more than just a number in a statistic.

If you choose to cancel, do so because you are absolutely sure. Don't let fear cheat you out of the rest of your life.

We are here for you, and we are gonna be going through the same stuff. Hang in there, hun!

I'm thinking about canceling mine I'm soo scared:(

I have had fleeting moments of thinking the same thing but then I just keep remembering why I am

Doing this ..only you know what the right choice is for you .

I am scared to but I am even more scared of living life on the sidelines to embarrassed or ashamed to participate bc I'm to fat to swim to fat for this to fat for that . I am

Also doing this to kick diabetes butt too !! Or at least keep it controlled or at bay . Take some deep breaths and know that you are not alone

Hey all' date=' I am 53 yrs old and from MN. My date has been set for October 24th. I have 2 middle schoolers ages 14 and 13....Best of luck to everyone.[/quote']

What part of MN? I'm from WI.

La Crescent, MN. Dr. Baker. How about you?

Got my approval AND my date Oct 3!!!! Show yourselves my sleeve twins! And away we go!!!

Got my approval AND my date Oct 3!!!! Show yourselves my sleeve twins! And away we go!!!

Holy cow that's right around the corner, congrats!

I'm so happy for you !!

Hi, my surgery date is October 6. It was supposed to be Sept 25. But they found bacteria and postponed it. I am so bummed that I have to wait another month

Hi' date=' my surgery date is October 6. It was supposed to be Sept 25. But they found bacteria and postponed it. I am so bummed that I have to wait another month [/quote']

Its only 2 weeks longer! You're almost there

Got my approval AND my date Oct 3!!!! Show yourselves my sleeve twins! And away we go!!!

Yay! Ur one day behind me! 3 weeks until er are hangin out on that losers bench:)

APPROVED!!!!!! I hemmed and hawed about calling Fed BCBS to see how my insurance certification was coming along. i didn't want to pester' date=' it was submitted last Thursday. I had to call, when i spoke to the rep, my heart dropped. Needs more info... More what? Need 3 month nut visits...but that was sent! Need another comorbidity for bmi under 40... No I dont, not according to the plan brochure, need 2 years of recorded BMi over 35... That was in the PCP letter!! Omg, "let me talk to a nurse". Tranfer...music...more music. Nurse Darla answers the phone. I explained it all. Darla could not figure out what the original reviewing RN was talking about, she agreed with me. "let me call you back"...ok wait, wait...1/2 hr later, darla calls and she approved me!!!!!! Doing a happy dance. i am so glad I called. Yipeee!!!

Good for you! It won't be long now.

Well, I went to my first in person support group last night! It is led by the clinical nurse specialist from my surgeons office. I was so inspiring to see the people who have lost all ready and the people who will be having surgery around the same time. My highlight of the night was when I talked to the nurse, and she told me that my 10/24 date was a "dummy date". She said they use a specific date to turn in to insurance, but my surgeons schedule is about 2 weeks ahead of that. I will find out for sure Tuesday. So excited now. Glad that I will still be an October sleever with all of you still. You all are a great help. I am so glad for each and every one of you.. Best wishes for you ALL!