I verified that Aetna received my paperwork today and the reality of what I'm about to do hit me like a ton of bricks when they confirmed they received it. Ive been working on this (insurance hoop jumping) for over 6 months now and until today I guess I kept expecting my doctor and staff to tell me surgery isn't possible for some reason. I know that's irrational, and I haven't even been approved yet, but suddenly it all seems very real. I think a part of it is because I sometimes still see myself in my mind as much smaller than I've let myself become. (Even though I've been morbidly obese for many years now.)

Am I nuts or is this normal?

You're 1000000% normal.

Perfectly normal! When I set my tentative date, I panicked a little. When I sent in my deposit a few weeks later, I panicked. Each step as I got closer and closer to surgery date, it seemed like each milestone made things more and more real.

Got my insurance approval today...........holy crap.....I was beginning to convince myself they would deny me since I had a 4 lb net gain during the six month weight loss trial. I heard Aetna was adamant about no net gain but it doesn't seem to be the case.

I was too busy at work today to let it hit me but I'm sure by tomorrow it will really set in when I get my surgery date.

I was the exact same way, had 10000 hiccups along the way and when when I got approved and got a surgery date I still didn't believe it. Mines this coming Wednesday, and I guess I will finally believe it happened when I wake up from surgery. Its just hard to take in, that after 5 years of working towards something it's finally here. Congrats on your surgery and good luck!

I was the exact same way, had 10000 hiccups along the way and when when I got approved and got a surgery date I still didn't believe it. Mines this coming Wednesday, and I guess I will finally believe it happened when I wake up from surgery. Its just hard to take in, that after 5 years of working towards something it's finally here. Congrats on your surgery and good luck!

Same to you, thanks!

It sounds real to me. I was blessed with great insurance that didn't require most of the pre-requisites many face. My surgery was approved and scheduled from my decision to pursue it. It was almost like a whirlwind. I had no time to get cold feet and haven't regretted it. Keep up the excitement...your life is going to change.

It sounds real to me. I was blessed with great insurance that didn't require most of the pre-requisites many face. My surgery was approved and scheduled from my decision to pursue it. It was almost like a whirlwind. I had no time to get cold feet and haven't regretted it. Keep up the excitement...your life is going to change.

It was decided to scheduled in under 2 months. Sorry I left that out and I can't figure out how to edit my post.

congrats on approval. I am only about 11 days out, but feel great. still some pain at my largest incision. pounds are coming off nicely. no hunger pains at all. I love not feeling hungry. you will find tons of support on this site. you will not regret it. good luck!!!