One Step Closer

[Dee_RNY 43]

Endoscopy done! That was some good sleep! Passed psych eval.. check! I think that's it. Ready for insurance approval and surgery date. Lets go!!!

[Summer Rain 245]

Yay! I have my endoscopy in about 3 weeks and then I will be right where you are now : ) Good luck!

Summer

[Angelkeeper4 69]

I have my endoscopy Sept 5, nuclear stress test Sept 2, sleep study Sept 9 and then ill have an echocardioram once its authorized then off to approval. Hoping for October surgery

[Dee_RNY 43]

We should all be going about the same time. Im very excited....ready to start losing for sure!!!

[Dee_RNY 43]

I need encouragement!!!! Nurse just said my surgery won't be until probably November. Surgeon is already booked thru October. Im sad.

Now I need to start eating right and start exercising! I can at least try to start losing weight while I wait! Right????

[Angelkeeper4 69]

Dee...I know you're disappointed...but we're talking a few weeks...it will happen! I believe in things happen for a reason. Its time to mentally prepare.

[Dee_RNY 43]

Thanks Angel,

I've got to use this time to get my head in the game. Im struggling to focus. Gonna get in an exercise class to see if it helps me focus.

[angelicHG7 118]

Is the endoscopy a requirement for everyone?

I am at the surgeons office now... Waiting to talk to the nutritionist for my final appt. I have to schedule an appt w/the surgeon and make sure everything is in order.

[Dee_RNY 43]

For me it was. It was the best sleep I ever had and I never knew they did anything to me. Piece of cake...

[Angelkeeper4 69]

Very frustrated ...got a letter they denied my nuclear stress test so I call the cardiologist and they don't have any records of my echo being submitted for precert yet its scheduled on a day I'm already seeing someone else. Its all screwed up....Dee...might be joining you in November ....

[Dee_RNY 43]

It is so frustrating. Maybe because we are just anxious...like being behind a slow car on the interstate when you're in a hurry. Im doing my best to breath deeply....and try to start dieting seriously while doing some sort of exercise. Maybe this will keep me calm! Lol

[waitingtoexhale 174]

I've called my insurance if not everyday, 4 days of their 5 day work week since 7/22/14 to inquire of my approval. One C/S rep gave me her personal extension and said that I could call anytime and also told me that she'll personally call me if anything about my submitted paperwork, that's still in review, change. Ms. Carol also told me that she's off today 7/25 and if I could hold off calling until 7/26 that I may have some great news, she'll be praying for me... Lol! I just want my surgery date, upon completing all requirements, but I can't get it until the insurance approval!!

[waitingtoexhale 174]

I received a call today 8/26/14 informing that my VSG procedure was approved on Friday 8/22/14!! the insurance rep also stated that I have approval for the RNY too!!!

Edited August 26, 2014 by waitingtoexhale

[Dee_RNY 43]

Congratulations!!!

[Summer Rain 245]

Congratulations Waitingtoexhale! You have to be on cloud 9 right now. I am so happy for you!

Summer