Happy day. My insurance finally saw the light and approved me. I feel like I have won the war. I am so excited to start this new life. One step closer. Now I am just waiting on a date. I can't believe it is really going to happen.

Happy day. My insurance finally saw the light and approved me. I feel like I have won the war. I am so excited to start this new life. One step closer. Now I am just waiting on a date. I can't believe it is really going to happen.

Congrats! I'm excited for you! I was just told today by Aetna that my surgeon and affiliated hospital aren't one of their preferred IOQ facilities, even though they're in network. Otherwise I would've been approved. Apparently there's extra requirements for bariatric surgery under my plan. Smh So my appt with new surgeon is set for May 20th.

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Edited May 11, 201610 yr by Dawnie Doo

Hang in there Dawnie. My insurance just keep adding more and more requirements. I never thought I would see the end. But I made it and you will too.

Congratulations, Kim! It feels so good to finally get that approval! Now for your surgery date! Hope it comes quickly!

Dawnie, I hope you can get things sorted out and get moving again!

Thank you ladies! I'll keep you posted!

Dawnie_doo

Surgery date is May 26th. Yippee!!! I am six days in on my pre diet. It's not to bad but I am so tired. By dinner time I am ready for bed. Hope I get a little energy back I have a lots of things to get ready before Thursday. I haven't been to nervous yet but I am sure that will come. Thanks for being so supportive it is amazing how much bariatric pal helps. Just knowing others are going through the same thing helps.

Surgery date is May 26th. Yippee!!! I am six days in on my pre diet. It's not to bad but I am so tired. By dinner time I am ready for bed. Hope I get a little energy back I have a lots of things to get ready before Thursday. I haven't been to nervous yet but I am sure that will come. Thanks for being so supportive it is amazing how much bariatric pal helps. Just knowing others are going through the same thing helps.

Awesome! Please continue checking in. We definitely would love to know how things are progressing!

Dawnie_doo

Update everyone!!! Surgery date is August 8 th!!! Wooooooo hooooo!!!!!

Dawnie_doo

Fantastic!!! Your on your way.

@@kimsport How was your surgery? How do you feel?

Dawnie_doo

I am doing ok now. Unfortunately I had some complications. You always think I will be fine those things won't happen to me. But sometimes they do. I won't stress you out with the details. Just know that you will probably have some hiccups along this journey. I thought once I was done fighting with insurance things would get easier. It hasn't. There is always opposition just in different forms. Don't let anything stop you from achieving your dream.

I am doing ok now. Unfortunately I had some complications. You always think I will be fine those things won't happen to me. But sometimes they do. I won't stress you out with the details. Just know that you will probably have some hiccups along this journey. I thought once I was done fighting with insurance things would get easier. It hasn't. There is always opposition just in different forms. Don't let anything stop you from achieving your dream.

Sorry to hear that. I'm a realist, they told me the risks of complications. Ugh. Well, I'm pressing forward. Do you regret your decision?

Dawnie_doo

No not at all. I just consider it a bump in the road. I am still positive that things will improve again. It is just going to take time and lots of patience. I wish you the best of luck. You deserve this chance at a better life.

APPROVAL FOR SURGERY came through from the insurance company!!!

I feel soooo many emotions right now!!! I'm soooo happy!!!

HW: 325, CW: 282

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Edited July 25, 201610 yr by Dawnie Doo

Wow it is official. Congrats!