Hello, I'm about 2 months pre op and wondering is the anyone else on here that's in my city that's about to change their lives ...

I believe that everyone has some doubts and fears when it comes to surgeries and there complications. I had a major surgery when I was a child, the WLS can't compare... So I'm not scared of the surgery itself, but the eating healthy part is going to be challenging. Yes, I made the decision to change my life and how I do things... but habits do not disappear over night! So my fear is that I won't be able to stick it out til the end. :( But I'm keeping the faith, it'll all work out! I HOPE

I believe that everyone has some doubts and fears when it comes to surgeries and there complications. I had a major surgery when I was a child' date=' the WLS can't compare... So I'm not scared of the surgery itself, but the eating healthy part is going to be challenging. Yes, I made the decision to change my life and how I do things... but habits do not disappear over night! So my fear is that I won't be able to stick it out til the end. :( But I'm keeping the faith, it'll all work out! I HOPE[/quote']

I fear surgery but its not as big as the fear of not being able to keep up my part of this journey. So, I completely understand what you are saying about making changes and doing the work. But I do know I did not come this far to turn back or fail so I think we all will be fine.

I got my date but they have changed it 3 times in a 5 hour span. I went from Aug 23' date=' a date that my surgeon does not do surgery. Then to the 22nd but they took so long that I lost the date, so now it is official the date is the 29th of Aug. I am now waiting to receive my email on the next steps I need to take. I am feeling a little nervous because the date means its really going to happen and I am thinking about the after affects. What is going to work and what I need to do and eat? I know it will all come to me when the time comes but it does not stop me from thinking about the "what if's".[/quote']

Hey Mocha ... You're scheduled !!!! Congrats girlie... You're right after me...

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Newbie here' date=' I'm Tracey westside of Chicago. I've been thinking about WLS since 2005. I haven't had a chance to start the process because of lifes ups and downs, but I'm ready to finally start the process. I've been morbidly obese my entire life... now that I'm older I'm ready to finally make a change. i'm currently under the BCBSIL ***... thur my employer and far as I know, I'll have to have a referral from my PCP on 9/10/2013... I also know that the surgery will be covered at 100% and all testing and specialist visit are covered with a referral with 10 co-pay...of course lol. Like I said before, I'm new to the process, so I'm hoping that things will go smoothly... considering that my first visit with my PCP, will be to get a referral to see the surgeon on 9/9/2013.

Does anyone else have BCBSIL ***? How long did it take for you to get approved?

Also, I want to say congrats to you guys for making the decision to change your life... to get healthy... and living a better life![/quote']

Hello Tracey ...

Congrats to you as well. Have you attended a seminar yet? For some people it can take up to 6 months for the whole process... It depends on what your insurance and their prerequisites... I'm also on the west side... Austin area...

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Hi everyone,

I'm a newbie to this site. I live on the southwest side, Midway Airport area, my surgery is August 01.

Hi everyone' date='

I'm a newbie to this site. I live on the southwest side, Midway Airport area, my surgery is August 01.[/quote']

Hello FibroDiva

Congrats... Next Thursday is almost here... Wishing you a speedy recovery... Keep us all posted on your progress.

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Thanks TV-Duhhh!!!. I am having my surgery at Little Company of Mary Hospital. Any other LCMers out there?

I have Fibromyalgia and am worried about an increase in my pain level. My team has been great, they've had experience with others with Fibro.

Thanks TV-Duhhh!!!. I am having my surgery at Little Company of Mary Hospital. Any other LCMers out there?

I have Fibromyalgia and am worried about an increase in my pain level. My team has been great' date=' they've had experience with others with Fibro.

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Try not to worry about it... Try to focus on the positives.. No matter what they may be...

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Hello Tracey ...

Congrats to you as well. Have you attended a seminar yet? For some people it can take up to 6 months for the whole process... It depends on what your insurance and their prerequisites... I'm also on the west side... Austin area...

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Thank you, I'm 5 mins away from the Austin area. I did the seminar/webinar with the surgeon and was contact twos later to schedule the consult. I'm in the beginning stages, but my insurance is saying they have no requirements, just get the referral and it'll be paid... its up to PCP or medical group. All they told me was that the surgery would be covered at 100% and all other visits and follow-ups would be $10 with referrals. I go for my doctors appointment in the 10th of August to get a referral to see the surgeon in Sep. I've also been talking to a few pre-op nurses that work with me at UCMC, that I made the right decision on the type of surgery to have... considering that I also have PCOS.

So I'm ready to get this done and over with so I can get this weight over once and for all.

Just wanted to post spoke to bcbsil today and they have approved me!!! I now have to wait for UofC to call with a date. Really excited and a little nervous because it is getting close but not giving up!

Congrats, So you'll be having your surgery at university of chicago medical center?

Hello FibroDiva

Congrats... Next Thursday is almost here... Wishing you a speedy recovery... Keep us all posted on your progress.

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You almost there... keep us posted!

I fear surgery but its not as big as the fear of not being able to keep up my part of this journey. So, I completely understand what you are saying about making changes and doing the work. But I do know I did not come this far to turn back or fail so I think we all will be fine.

That's true and your on the right path...

Matter of fact I'm there the 5th' date=' 13, surgery on the 20th and post op on the 28... So on one of these visits I'm gonna come up and say hi ...

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Everything is about to zoom so fast. I am extremely happy for you. I can't wait for you to be on the losers bench with me.

I'm not from Chicago' date=' but from Illinois. I'll be having my surgery (Sept 12) in Urbana.[/quote']

Congrats!

Newbie here' date=' I'm Tracey westside of Chicago. I've been thinking about WLS since 2005. I haven't had a chance to start the process because of lifes ups and downs, but I'm ready to finally start the process. I've been morbidly obese my entire life... now that I'm older I'm ready to finally make a change. i'm currently under the BCBSIL ***... thur my employer and far as I know, I'll have to have a referral from my PCP on 9/10/2013... I also know that the surgery will be covered at 100% and all testing and specialist visit are covered with a referral with 10 co-pay...of course lol. Like I said before, I'm new to the process, so I'm hoping that things will go smoothly... considering that my first visit with my PCP, will be to get a referral to see the surgeon on 9/9/2013.

Does anyone else have BCBSIL ***? How long did it take for you to get approved?

Also, I want to say congrats to you guys for making the decision to change your life... to get healthy... and living a better life![/quote']

Congratulations on a new path in your life. Welcome to the group.