Hi everyone. Ok so I had an appointment with my PCP on Friday June 3rd he also did a full physical and he wrote me a letter of recommendation for the sleeve surgery. And on Tuesday May 31st he ran something called a fasting blood test. I also asked for a copy of the blood work to take to my consultation on June 8. I am beyond ready. I'm also keeping a food log now.

My concern is that I won't be able to get the sugary done this summer. Since I'm a teacher its best for me during this time. I'm worried I started the process too late. Even though my insurance BCBSIL PPO doesn't require any documented weight loss before I'm worried about what the docs at the University of Chicago will have me do. Has anyone gone through their program??? Is it even possible to accomplish this this summer or am I getting ahead of myself???

Also does my BMI also affect how soon I'm approved. I'm 5'3 I weigh 301 and my BMI is over 51. I'm so nervous about this all I can't wait for Wednesday.

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I forgot to mention I also cried it was very emotional for me even though they kept asking the same questions

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I attended the information seminar on 2/11/16 and my surgery is scheduled for 6/30. I also work for the schools and wanted to do it during the summer. It just took 4 1/2 months to jump through all the hoops my doctor's office requires. I didn't have to do a supervised diet.

I asked my insurance to mail me the requirements for BS and luckily a supervised diet is not a requirement. I plan on going in being brutally honest and proving I'm committed to this life change and hopefully my appointments can be mad as close together as possible. June 8 I have an appointment with the surgeon, the nutritionist and I have the psychological evaluation. I have fingers and toes crossed. Thank you for taking the time to read and respond to my post


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