Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🎉 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

No "Steve Harvey" this time..

sassyfrass23

Recommended Posts

sassyfrass23    525

sassyfrass23
Posted

Soooo...a couple of weeks ago I posted that I had been approved for RNY per my Insurance company when calling in to verify they'd received my file. Only to find out the next day when speaking with my surgeon's office that not only had I NOT been approved, my file hadn't even been submitted yet. Talk about ripping the rug out from under somebody....

I DEFINITELY felt like the lady from Miss America when Steve accidentally announced the wrong winner. :mellow:

However, I called tonight and learned that I had been APPROVED for RNY. No jokes. No mistakes. It's officially official. Legit. Oh...my...stars!

My coordinator actually had to resubmit my file last Friday since UHC was saying they still hadn't received it. Which was the sole purpose behind my call tonight. Apparently, I was approved in less than 2 business days which was both shocking and exciting to learn.

I am so stoked to have surgery!

But I believe I'm MORE excited to be done with this damn process which began in June of 2015. It has been exhausting and definitely trying at times. And on occasion, I considered throwing the towel in and hitting the road to Mexico.

To all of you in the preop phase:

Keep your head up. The bumps in the road are almost impossible to avoid, but well worth fighting through. Don't get discouraged when/if something goes askew. I am certainly glad I didn't quit when I was tempted to...

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Chioni.RNY    8

Chioni.RNY
Posted

Soooo...a couple of weeks ago I posted that I had been approved for RNY per my Insurance company when calling in to verify they'd received my file. Only to find out the next day when speaking with my surgeon's office that not only had I NOT been approved, my file hadn't even been submitted yet. Talk about ripping the rug out from under somebody....

I DEFINITELY felt like the lady from Miss America when Steve accidentally announced the wrong winner. :mellow:

However, I called tonight and learned that I had been APPROVED for RNY. No jokes. No mistakes. It's officially official. Legit. Oh...my...stars!

My coordinator actually had to resubmit my file last Friday since UHC was saying they still hadn't received it. Which was the sole purpose behind my call tonight. Apparently, I was approved in less than 2 business days which was both shocking and exciting to learn.

I am so stoked to have surgery!

But I believe I'm MORE excited to be done with this damn process which began in June of 2015. It has been exhausting and definitely trying at times. And on occasion, I considered throwing the towel in and hitting the road to Mexico.

To all of you in the preop phase:

Keep your head up. The bumps in the road are almost impossible to avoid, but well worth fighting through. Don't get discouraged when/if something goes askew. I am certainly glad I didn't quit when I was tempted to...

Hi there. I went through the same thing. But once it was officially approved, I was scheduled and I'm now 4 days post op! I'm so glad to be on the other side of the whole thing. I can tell you, it is challenging, but I'm so excited for every new day that I'm recovering. I'm already down 10 pounds since surgery on the 11th and that's including all the fluids they pump you with. So, good luck! You're almost on the other side!

Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

James Marusek    5,244

James Marusek
Posted

Congratulations. :) ;) :P :D :lol: B) :rolleyes: ;-)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sassyfrass23    525

sassyfrass23
Posted

I needed this! Thank you

You're more than welcome @@hollybower ! It can be a discouraging process at times. But it is so worth it. I experienced a few other hiccups along the way so to say my approval was a total surprise is an understatement. I tried to remain as positive/hopeful as possible, but a little part of me was so sure I'd at least be denied and forced into an appeal or peer to peer process. Good luck on your journey and don't be afraid to reach out on this site! Lots of smart folks with terrific advice :)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sassyfrass23    525

sassyfrass23
Posted

@@Chioni.RNY thank you! I can't wait to officially be on the other side. It's been a long time coming!! And congrats on your progress thus far! Those are impressive/inspiring numbers! Just curious- how long did you have surgery after you received your approval? I'm hoping for a March date. I go see my surgeon next week so I should get on the books then!

Thanks so much, @@James Marusek!! I'm tickled pink :D

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Djmohr    6,965

Djmohr
Posted

@@sassyfrass23

I am so thrilled for you! I knew it would happen but those darn hoops are a pain.

Did you get a date yet?

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sassyfrass23    525

sassyfrass23
Posted

@Dmjohr thank you! I was having a hard time believing that it would happen, but boy am I grateful!

No date yet. I will have to finish out my 6 month "wait" which started from the time I first inquired about my benefits. So that puts me at having an April date. I would have preferred March but this will do :) no complaints from me!

I will post my date as soon as I get it! I go see Dr. Nguyen again next week so I should receive a date then :)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Chioni.RNY    8

Chioni.RNY
Posted

@@Chioni.RNY thank you! I can't wait to officially be on the other side. It's been a long time coming!! And congrats on your progress thus far! Those are impressive/inspiring numbers! Just curious- how long did you have surgery after you received your approval? I'm hoping for a March date. I go see my surgeon next week so I should get on the books then!

Thanks so much, @@James Marusek!! I'm tickled pink :D

Once I had approval, it went really quickly. I was approved on Feb 3rd and had surgery on the 11th. Just enough time to start the pre surgery diet.

Sent from my SM-N920V using BariatricPal

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sassyfrass23    525

sassyfrass23
Posted

@@Chioni.RNY my plan originally stated that I had to complete my 6 months of motivated weight loss, get approved and then I had to schedule my surgery 6 months from my approval date. So it was going to make my process a 1+ year long. Luckily my husband's HR department was very willing to work with their UHC rep and figure out what was actually expected of me.

After I posted my response to @@Djmohr earlier, the HR department emailed me back and said I DON'T have to wait any longer and can go on the books as soon as my surgeon's office wants to put me there :) woo hoo! It's still been almost 9 months since I began :|

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Djmohr    6,965

Djmohr
Posted

Yay! I am glad you can get on the books asap.

I know what was supposed to be a 6 month process took exactly 9 months to the day for me.

Hopefully you will have a date very very soon.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

sassyfrass23    525

sassyfrass23
Posted

Looks like I'll be in the OR on March 29th! Completely surreal. I begin my preop diet on March 15th. That part, I am not looking forward to.

Sent from my SM-N910V using BariatricPal

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • LeighaTR

      LeighaTR

      I am new here today... and only two weeks out from my sleeve surgery on the 23rd. I am amazed I have kept my calories down to 467 today so far... that leaves me almost 750 left for dinner and maybe a snack. This is going to be tough for two weeks... but I have to believe I can do it!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Doughgurl

      Doughgurl

      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
      · 1 reply
      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
      · 1 reply
      1. summerseeker

        summerseeker

        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

        Now I have a whole new big, bigger, biggest, best days ever. I am out there with those skinny people doing stuff i could never have dreamt of. Food is now an after thought. It doesn't consume my day. I still enjoy the good home cooked food but I eat smaller portions. I leave food on my plate when I am full. I can no longer hear my mother's voice saying eat it all up, ther are starving children in Africa who would want that!

        I still cook for family feasts, I love cooking. I still do holidays but I have changed from the All inclusive drinking and eating everything everyday kind to Self catering accommodation. This gives me the choice of cooking or eating out as I choose. I rarely drink anymore as I usually travel alone now and I feel I need to keep aware of my surroundings.

        I don't know at what point my life expanded, was it when I lost 100 pounds? Was it when I left my walking stick at home ? Was it when I said yes to an outing instead of finding an excuse to stay home ? i look back at my last five years and wonder how loosing weight has made such a difference. Be ready to amaze yourself.

        BTW, the liquid diet sucks, one more day and you are over the worst. You can do it.

    • CaseyP1011

      CaseyP1011

      Officially here for a long time, not just a good time💪
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×