Got my approval in the main today. I am so ready to start my new life!! Should my doctor already have this approval? On the paper it says it was approved on the 19th but I have not heard anything from my doctors office yet.

It was my experience that the doctor was the one who called to tell me of my approval, so I would think they would know too. Perhaps with the holidays, they've just been super busy? I'm glad to hear that you got your approval- it's an exciting step towards a healthier new you! Keep us posted

Hey @@SuzeMuze!

I read your post on Jonathan Blue's blog. That was really good. Thanks. It made me think and consider what you said. And that is so true. I am not going to compare myself to others because that will steal my joy. I will be truly happy with others accomplishments as well as my own. Thanks again.

@@lovedXJesus

My pleasure! My last visit with my surgeon was eye-opening, for sure. She told me that the numbers on the scale were the worst indication of WLS success. Numbers fluctuate all the time, and aren't an indication of true progress. I wish I could convey her voice here on the boards- she has a beautiful voice with a lilting "island" like accent. She told me, "True success with weight loss surgery lies with two things, Susan. Are your clothes getting too big, and are you able to do things now easier than you could do them before?" And the answer to both of those things is a resounding "Yes!" I think her words are my words to live by. The numbers may not be going down as fast as I'd like, but I'm also thinking that I'm replacing fat with muscle, which weighs more. Plus... those baggy clothes don't lie!

I like that i think we rely on the scales to tell us how we are doing and our body iscalready telling us that

thanks susan. even more truisms to live by.

thanks susan. even more truisms to live by.

Congrats on your approval, this is an exciting time in your life , keeps us posted on your progress .

I'm sure or at least I hope u know by now but I just called both my surgeon and my insurance until I got an answer. Which was today, surgery is February 11.

Bobbijo78 congrats to you im February 12 2014 @ Duke Raleigh Hospital @5:30 am please keep me posted did all my pre admission testing already pre registered couldn't be more ready good luck

Congrats on your approval! How exciting. I'm just starting my journey with gastric bypass surgery. I have my consult this coming Monday. I was wondering if you could tell me how long it's been since you had your consultation.

Mine was April 2014

Congrats on your approval! O would call your surgeon's office and talk with their insurance specialist. She will verify they have received it. This will put it on her/his radar so she can send it to scheduling. I would definitely call.