I am almost there, I have to have a sleep study done then a wellness assessment at the hospital. Anyone else in my area in the same boat?

I'm in central florida between tampa and orlando. I live in Lakeland. Good luck on your search for a dr.

I'm also in the same area and am actually using the same doctor. I live in Plant City. I am pre-op and looking for someone to meet up with and talk things over. Would you be up to meeting up sometime?

Sure!

Skc I will be your friend.,, I am having my surgery3/30. I am on my 2nd day of liquid pre-op diet.

@@Sam58 how's the pre op diet going? I'm wrapping mine up today for clear liquids tomorrow, surgery on Wednesday!

Did the pre op diet get easier? That's so great your surgery is on Wednesday! I can't wait to find out how everything went! Good luck if I don't talk to you before Wednesday!

It did get easier....about day 6 for me. I will update as soon as I am able to. Good luck to you all who are going in this week!

I'm kind of confused on how serious I should be with the weight loss 6 months before... only because I was told that if you lose too much that you will be denied. But also scared because I was told the insurance company doesn't want to see any gain also. Skc72, did you have any required medical weight loss for insurance?

I was recently denied for gaining two lbs during my 6 month period. I have Aetna. I would say you best bet is to just lose a little or stay the same. Apparently they are very picky!

Skc72 I am doing great. I like you after 6 days it was ok. Good luck with your surgery... Will be looking forward to hearing from you????

Jhammer: Oh no! I recently gained like 4 lbs! I still have 3 more months but I'm so scared this is going to make them deny me! That is just stupid they would deny you over 2 lbs! Just my hormones can make me gain 2lbs...I have Humana so hopefully I can get back down in the next 3 months. Were you 2 lbs heavier in the end? Or you just gained at some point during your 6 mos?

How's everyone doing?? Had my surgery 3/25 and down 40lbs as of this week. It's slow but steady!

So glad to hear that you are doing well! Seems to be a good amout of weight lost for you so far. Keep up the great work.

I actually just got my surgery date today. It's going to be 10/14/15. I know it's a ways off but after all I've been through trying to get it approved I'm just glad to know for sure that it's going to happen.

Congrats on getting your date! It was rough for me at first and I'm still finding my way but so far so good.

I am in Sebastian also 1 scrabble, who is your Dr?

I gained at least once in six months but made sure I stayed between my weight levels to qualify as bcbs told me if I went below my 35 with bmi I could loose out. But they also like to see weight loss as it is a sign during your waiting period that you can be successful. I made it and just got approved recently

I had my surgery on 2/11/14 Started at 278 down to 193.