Hi everyone! I am a “newbie” here, and I’m also new to the *Wonderful World of Weight-loss Surgery*. I started my process in November, my insurance requires a consecutive 6 month physician supervised diet,my appointment next week will make month 3 for me(halfway mark yay!!). This is my first time making a post, I mostly get on here to just read research, but I noticed that everyone is either post-op, or already on the liquid diet, so I’m looking for people to connect with that are currently still going through the process before approval like me...a little about myself: My name is Jaz I am 25yrs old.

MY STATS:

Height: 5”6

CW: 243(give or take)

HW: 250

GW: 140

BMI:39

Still waiting on my journey to shift into gear on April 25th , yeah an important date in history isn't it? Think good thoughts for me and I'll do the same for you.

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@frust8 thank you same to you

Yay!! I just got the call. My insurance has approved me and I'm scheduled for April 30th.

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My paperwork will get submitted on Wednesday...praying we get a quick approval for surgery on April 25.

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Fingers crossed! My insurance company (GEHA) took a month to approve me. But my sister-in-law only took 2 weeks (Aetna).

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3 hours ago, DesertGirl said:

Yay!! I just got the call. My insurance has approved me and I'm scheduled for April 30th.

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Twins!

Starting my 2 week clear liquid diet with 3 protein drinks today. Nervous and excited.

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Desert Girl good luck getting into,the Liquid Diet groove, there are many on here who say it's one of the hardest parts to the whole process. I take that to mean---if you can do this, you can do anything. I always read all the postings about it, figure the more I read the better I'll handle,it when it's my time.?☕. Maybe next month, that's what I'm hoping for ?

Anyone having surgery on MAY 25th?

Desert Girl good luck getting into,the Liquid Diet groove, there are many on here who say it's one of the hardest parts to the whole process. I take that to mean---if you can do this, you can do anything. I always read all the postings about it, figure the more I read the better I'll handle,it when it's my time.[emoji479][emoji477]. Maybe next month, that's what I'm hoping for [emoji14]

Thanks! I've done very well. Day 1 was fine. 2 was hard. 3 was better. 4 was brutal. Everything got easy for me on day 9 when the hunger pain went away. Of course, I'm hungry. But not like before and I don't feel the pain of it. I'm now on day 13 of 14. So close!!

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I just had my information sent to insurance. I should find out if I am approved and have a date soon. I am excited!

Surgery was yesterday at 8:30 a.m. Fixed my hernia as well. I was up and walking and going pee by 6 last night. Feeling really good today. The nurses are wonderful. Getting discharged now. Should be leaving in an hour or so. I totally understand why it is so hard to from 1 ounce every 15 minutes. That's a challenge. But I can do it!

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Well it's time for May Mania-several of our posters have their surgery dates, and some,like,me are hoping and waiting, The way things are looking I may be a Summer Success,instead, but things could change, they have for,part of you. I'm not giving up
I'm in It to Win It!????Good things are going to happen yet??

I just had my last weigh in today!! They said I should get my insurance approval within a week. My possible surgery dates are 5/30, 6/6, or 6/13 .... of course I am hoping to get 5/30, but depends how many get approved before me and if there is still room on that date. SO CLOSE!


HW: 252
CW: 252
Surgery date: TBD - End of May possibly
5’4”

10 hours ago, Frustr8 said:

May Mania

I am so ready for MAY MANIA..... MAY 22 IS THE DAY!!!!!!!!!! This will be my new beginning.

Just had my last weigh and and Physical therapy appointment today! Now submitting to insurance (aetna). I'm so nervous and wondering how long till i hear from insurance and then how long until I can get the surgery. I'm thinking latest beginning of june. Anxiety is so bad right now.