Officially approved!

[BellaHugz 331]

Super happy for ya!!

[Nurse_B 270]

I got the call this Morning on my way to work that I had been approved by insurance!!

Date: February 6

Super happy yet I think I'm still processing it all. Planning mode just switched on and now I have a million things on my mind.

Just thought I'd share since you guys are awesome at lifting spirits!!

Congratulations, wonderful news!! You will run the spectrum of emotions now that you have a date, just go with it and know it's completely normal! Hoping the pre op time goes fast for you!!

[*Misty*Raine* 192]

Congratulations on getting your date! A couple of suggestions to prepare for your pre-op diet and post-op life... * If you drink caffeine, start weening yourself off. (I had to be caffeine free before I started my two week pre-op diet). You don't want to go thru caffeine withdrawal while you're recovering. * Practice taking smaller bites - I used appetizer forks and spoons. * Practice eating slower - I downloaded an app called Eat Slower. You set the intervals you want and it chimes when it's time to take a bite. * Practice chewing your food 20-30 times - this is how you're going to eat post-op. * Practice mindful eating - turn off the TV, radio, don't read. Just eat your food slowly - you will be surprised at how you slow down and the feeling of full you feel. * Start incorporating shakes into your day - experiment with different flavors and textures. This will help in post-op life. (Don't overbuy your shake mix - your tastes may change after surgery.) * If you aren't exercising, start. This will help in your recovery. This is an exciting time for you!!!! February 6th is right around the corner!

Such a great post! Loved reading it. Needed to see this! I'm sure this will help many more seeing it!

[TriciaC. 11]

Hi ,

Congrats on your approval. I also was supposed to be operated on by Braverman last Jan. !6, 2-014, but I cancelled when I found out that my insurance approved the surgery but would only guarantee payment for the band removal and not the revision to gastric sleeve.

I am curious to know your opinion on the NEW Program and their professionalism? Braverman has good personality but the administrative side is questionable in my opinion. Has that been your experience? Have you had any problems getting your records of all diagnostics performed on you?

[nnegrete329 40]

Hi , Congrats on your approval. I also was supposed to be operated on by Braverman last Jan. !6, 2-014, but I cancelled when I found out that my insurance approved the surgery but would only guarantee payment for the band removal and not the revision to gastric sleeve. I am curious to know your opinion on the NEW Program and their professionalism? Braverman has good personality but the administrative side is questionable in my opinion. Has that been your experience? Have you had any problems getting your records of all diagnostics performed on you?

I have had a good experience with them. I keep in contact with Becky and she's also good at calling me to make sure it's all ok. I do like dr. Siegfried better than dr. Garner but she's not bad either.

The girls there have also been pretty good at helping and don't really have any complains about.

Have you been to any of the groups?