hi all! my name is Wendilou and I live in Austin,Texas. I'm 38 years old and I've been obese most of my adult life. now is the time to change that!

I am currently in my three-month weight loss program with my PCP; just a couple more weeks of that to go. I have already had a chest x-ray, lab work, EKG, barium swallow, and yesterday I went for my psychological clearance. that was a weird appt! I felt like I answered everything wrong!

I am 5'4"

my current weight is 246

My heaviest weight was 280

my goal weight is 135, although my surgeon says he only expects me to get down to 180

I hope to make a lot of WLS friends here

Sounds like my story! 38 yo pending insurance approval. I am 5'6" and current weight 270.

Welcome aboard! We seem to all be in the same weight range. I haven't had my surgery yet either but I've been approved I'm just waiting on a date which will be between April 17th and sometime in May. Good Luck to you all!

Hi everyone!! I too am waiting on insurance approval. Dr thinks there will not be a problem, but the final word is the most important. Tentatively scheduled for March 25th.

Has anyone thought of starting a weight loss scrapbook? I am starting one to help keep me focused. I am thinking pics every month followed by measurements. What do u guys think?

Hi everyone!! I too am waiting on insurance approval. Dr thinks there will not be a problem' date=' but the final word is the most important. Tentatively scheduled for March 25th.

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The scrapbook is a great idea. I think I might make me one.

I love that idea!! I to am gonna do one, I think I'll start now b4 my surgery and continue during my journey !! Thanks

Hi everyone I haven't had surgery yet either. I am approved and my next step is to see the surgeon on April 18. Hopefully I'll get a surgery date at that time.

Hi everyone I haven't had surgery yet either. I am approved and my next step is to see the surgeon on April 18. Hopefully I'll get a surgery date at that time.

Welcome aboard! You can find a lot of helpful info here as well as support! Good luck on your journey!

Well I have started my scrapbook and believe me the first pictures are going to have flaps over them. Lol. Ugh. One more week and surgery date will be here!!

hi all! my name is Wendilou and I live in Austin' date='Texas. I'm 38 years old and I've been obese most of my adult life. now is the time to change that!

I am currently in my three-month weight loss program with my PCP; just a couple more weeks of that to go. I have already had a chest x-ray, lab work, EKG, barium swallow, and yesterday I went for my psychological clearance. that was a weird appt! I felt like I answered everything wrong!

I am 5'4"

my current weight is 246

My heaviest weight was 280

my goal weight is 135, although my surgeon says he only expects me to get down to 180

I hope to make a lot of WLS friends here [/quote']

Have you been approved yet? I was approved last week. Tentative date sometime in April.

Have you been approved yet? I was approved last week. Tentative date sometime in April.

No, I hope to hear back on Tuesday or Wednesday. Congrats on your approval!!

Welcome Wendilou

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Thank you! I will say a prayer for you. Good luck on your approval.

Got my insurance denial letter today. Makes feel like eating a cheeseburger with an ice cream on top. Appeal here we come.

Got my insurance denial letter today. Makes feel like eating a cheeseburger with an ice cream on top. Appeal here we come.

Sorry to hear that... start getting all your documentation togeather and talk with the doc to see if he/she is willing to talk to the insurance co's doc/nurse making the decision if needed. hang in there! Praying for you!

Thanks. I will need it.