Hey! I'm 25 and I just started my journey. I go for my first seminar tomorrow. This is my second time trying this out I began the process last time but with school I decided to wait. Now I'm finished with school and I couldn't be more excited to get this started! I'm hoping to have surgery this summer and could use all the support available.

Hero where are you from and what program at what hospital is it???

I go to regional bariatric center an they require us to do a 9 page research paper, and. 16 paragraph consent form, talk to 10 previous patients and have a support person and letter. They have also educated me. I really like that he makes you fully understand everything involved so your not as nervous and your trash for anything that may be thrown at you.

Hero where are you from and what program at what hospital is it???

I'm from Northern VA and go to Dr. Anez just outside of DC. It isn't at a hospital, it's Obesity Surgery Center in Herndon, VA. My surgery will be at Fair Oaks Hospital.

Hey ladies I had all last appointments on Monday and my packet was filled with insurance today. If there are no problems with insurance then my surgery date is June 12. Fingers crossed and praying that insurance accepts everything!

Hey ladies I had all last appointments on Monday and my packet was filled with insurance today. If there are no problems with insurance then my surgery date is June 12. Fingers crossed and praying that insurance accepts everything!

Good luck!!

Thank you!!

I met with my primary yesterday turned in family health history and had an EKG and physical done. Next Wednesday I meet with the behavioralist and the following Wednesday with the surgeon. Going so fast im praying for no bumps along the way that could "de-rail my motivation train!" Soo stinking excited! Surgery will be about 6 weeks or less!!!

So excited for you. Think positive and all will be fine

I had my seminar tonight! I love love love my surgeon. I'm calling the office tomorrow to make an appointment with him. I really need to call my insurance company again and get squared away on this "verbage." They say and/or in a lot of their requirements for bariatric surgery. I just want to get the ball rolling! Have to keep reminding myself to sloowww dowwwwn. KD - that is amazing news about your surgery! You will have to let us know when you do!!!

I had my seminar tonight! I love love love my surgeon. I'm calling the office tomorrow to make an appointment with him. I really need to call my insurance company again and get squared away on this "verbage." They say and/or in a lot of their requirements for bariatric surgery. I just want to get the ball rolling! Have to keep reminding myself to sloowww dowwwwn. KD - that is amazing news about your surgery! You will have to let us know when you do!!!

Yay so glad you had a great experience! Speaking with your benefits department will definitely clear everything up better for ya! Keep us updated!

My insurance is slightly confusing as it is. My husband's plan recently went from Connecticare over to Oxford however, It is United Healthcare BY OXFORD - I guess it is still considered to be Oxford?? Very strange. I've been working my butt off on getting all the paperwork filled in for my surgeon's office. I have my appointment with him at 10am tomorrow! I'm so anxious but sorta nervous too. I'm hoping (more like sitting on the edge of my seat and crossing my legs and fingers and eyes) that he tells me my letter of med necessity that my dr has written, a patient statement, 4 pages in length of dieting attempts and logs from 6 months will be sufficient enough. It will be a bummer if he says I have to wait but I know everything happens for a reason. How are things going with you??? KD and Kailie??? What about you girls? Any news on the homefront???

Hi all!

I'm two nutrition visits and a psych eval away from submitting for insurance approval! I'm super excited for this surgery and hopefully to have the outside match the inside! I'm really nervous about getting approval. My highest weight was 330 but then went vegetarian and was at 290 and had my gallbladder out and my surgeon suggested I look at WLS. I'm starting the pre-op diet early that consists of 1200 calories a day so I can lose more weight before the surgery. My surgeon said hopefully we'll have a July/August date. Fingers crossed! Looking forward to getting to know everyone and sharing this journey with you all.

My insurance is slightly confusing as it is. My husband's plan recently went from Connecticare over to Oxford however' date=' It is United Healthcare BY OXFORD - I guess it is still considered to be Oxford?? Very strange. I've been working my butt off on getting all the paperwork filled in for my surgeon's office. I have my appointment with him at 10am tomorrow! I'm so anxious but sorta nervous too. I'm hoping (more like sitting on the edge of my seat and crossing my legs and fingers and eyes) that he tells me my letter of med necessity that my dr has written, a patient statement, 4 pages in length of dieting attempts and logs from 6 months will be sufficient enough. It will be a bummer if he says I have to wait but I know everything happens for a reason. How are things going with you??? KD and Kailie??? What about you girls? Any news on the homefront???[/quote']

Insurance does sound a bit confusing. I really only have knowledge on FEHB policies but best of luck tomorrow! Be sure to update!!! I'm still patiently waiting for my 2nd nutritionist appointment June 5th. My doc wants my psych done in July so I'm still early in the process but letting it all sink in and gaining all the knowledge I can!

Hi all!

I'm two nutrition visits and a psych eval away from submitting for insurance approval! I'm super excited for this surgery and hopefully to have the outside match the inside! I'm really nervous about getting approval. My highest weight was 330 but then went vegetarian and was at 290 and had my gallbladder out and my surgeon suggested I look at WLS. I'm starting the pre-op diet early that consists of 1200 calories a day so I can lose more weight before the surgery. My surgeon said hopefully we'll have a July/August date. Fingers crossed! Looking forward to getting to know everyone and sharing this journey with you all.

Congrats on how far you've come! Can't wait to hear about your journey!

Thank you, I'll update every step of the way.