I began my journey over six months ago, researched doctors, insurance etc. finally chose NYU. empire and my doctor told me I would need 6 months of medically supervised visits. so I began going each month. I am now in month 6, and had a meeting with my sureons office last week. I gave them what ppwk I had ( sleep apnea test, bloodwork, etc, and said that my letter from my PCP would be ready in a week or two, aafter I officially completed my 6 months of weight loss visits. well, my surgeon sent in everything they had (minus the letter) and I was approved!!!!!!! the insurance companies explaination was that with my BMI and sleep apnea, I was concidered an automatic approval. I DIDNT NEED THE 6 MONTHS MEDICALLY SUPERVISED DIET AFTERALL!. I dont know whether to be pissed for waiting :angry, or estatic for getting approved :clap2:. I am supposed to pick up the letter on monday, and I am going to get it anyway just in case, but bottom line is Im approved for my surgery November 8th!!!!!!!

oh....I wonder how common that is? I don't know anyone who lost their hair (except for you now) just from having surgery???? Thanks for correcting me.

Thanks Lisa! I will be taking care of myself but so far my biggest concern is to lose this f@&*( 15 pounds and even attend this surgery.

WHat about if they will not allow me to go if I am not at 15 off???