Hi, I'm new to this thread and was told that it would be great to join a support group.

I just finished everything my insurance asked of me, just waiting in an approval. I'm just nervous that my insurance isn't going approve it.

I could really use some great advice on how to keep the stress away and how to adapt to the "liquid diet". Thanks and I can't wait to read what kind of advice y'all have for me.

What's your BMI and weight

Hope you get Approval soon!

From my own experience I can tell you if you have diabetes or high bp you will be approved. As far as adapting to the liquid diet it will be hard but not harder than dealing with our weight issues. You can do this! I am lucky since my doctor simpley wants me to start my liquid diet 2 days before surgery. However, when I had the lap band done 2 years ago, I was on an all liquid diet for 2 weeks prior. That was hard but doable. I am not sure if the protein shakes that Costco carries are ok for us to drink but they are good and well priced. Easy for on the go people like me. Good luck and God Bless you on your journey.

I am a "Newbie" waiting for approval also. So let's cross our fingers and toes!

welcome and read all the questions that others ask and make little notes for yourself, im still waiting on 3 test so it will be another few mts before i have mine but the forums here are brilliant x

Hey, I know how you feel . My surgeon will be submitting the paperwork to the insurance on Monday . I'm super anxious bc I'm afraid they deny me. Good luck and God willing we will get approved!

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Hey there, I'm a newb too! The office submitted my paperwork to insurance on Wednesday, and I've been thinking about it pretty much nonstop since. I can't wait to hear good news and get the ball rolling on a surgery date.

I know the pre-op diet will be tough, but I keep telling myself it will be the last un-aided diet I'll ever have. We can do this!

What's your BMI and weight

I don't remember what my BMI is but weight is 250lbs.

Hope you get Approval soon!

Thank you. Me too. ????

From my own experience I can tell you if you have diabetes or high bp you will be approved. As far as adapting to the liquid diet it will be hard but not harder than dealing with our weight issues. You can do this! I am lucky since my doctor simpley wants me to start my liquid diet 2 days before surgery. However' date=' when I had the lap band done 2 years ago, I was on an all liquid diet for 2 weeks prior. That was hard but doable. I am not sure if the protein shakes that Costco carries are ok for us to drink but they are good and well priced. Easy for on the go people like me. Good luck and God Bless you on your journey.[/quote']

Thank you. Well I am a diabetic and I'm on the verge of being placed on insulin if I don't lose weight. That's why I need this done. I just can't lose the weight on my own. I bought some broth and protein and so far just trying to get used to it. The protein I did the broth not so much. Lol. But I'm thinking about the outcome.

I am a "Newbie" waiting for approval also. So let's cross our fingers and toes!

Yes. Good luck I hope you hear something really soon.

welcome and read all the questions that others ask and make little notes for yourself' date=' im still waiting on 3 test so it will be another few mts before i have mine but the forums here are brilliant x[/quote']

Yes your right. So far it has been educational for me. I'm glad that I'm not alone.

Hey' date=' I know how you feel . My surgeon will be submitting the paperwork to the insurance on Monday . I'm super anxious bc I'm afraid they deny me. Good luck and God willing we will get approved!

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Yeah I'm just waiting for my release from my dr and then the insurance. Good luck and I hope you are approved as well.

Hey there' date=' I'm a newb too! The office submitted my paperwork to insurance on Wednesday, and I've been thinking about it pretty much nonstop since. I can't wait to hear good news and get the ball rolling on a surgery date.

I know the pre-op diet will be tough, but I keep telling myself it will be the last un-aided diet I'll ever have. We can do this![/quote']

Yes we can. I love how supportive everyone is. I guess it's because we all have one goal and its to be healthy.

I don't remember what my BMI is but weight is 250lbs.

If your BMI is 40 I think you do qualify.

So Research and no your rights!