I just found out that my insurance approved surgery!! I won't be able to have surgery until October because of my work schedule. Anyway, I really wasn't getting my hopes up in case insurance didn't approve it, but now it's real omg. I'm nervous and excited and would love someone to be buddies with through this. Any takers?

I'm 37. I have 4 kids (14, 11, 4 and 2) and I'm a teacher. I am starting with a BMI of 40 exactly with no comorbidities. Anyone out there with similar stats? Even different stats but you are having surgery in October? My date is 10/4.

I am pending approval however my doctor feels so confident lol they have already sched surgery for 10/25/18!

I too am nervous and excited, we got this tho!!! Your a couple weeks ahead of me, but Id be your surgery buddy!!!!!

October 18th VSG for me - and finally time to add my first post :)

Hi!

In the process of getting approved for surgery, but my BMI is 40.5 and no comorbidities, similar to you. I have all of my appointments scheduled, so once those have gone through, I'll find out if I'm approved by my insurance company for surgery. I'll hopefully be getting my Sleeve Gastrectomy done within 2-4 months.

Wish me luck and congrats on your surgery date!

-Brittani

@BAC47310 GOOD LUCKKKKK!!!!

I am still pending BCBS approval I've resubmitted paperwork twice now! Uhg.

I'm 1 month post op but wanted to drop in and say Congrats on getting approved and on getting your date. Let the excitement outweigh the fear. There is nothing really to worry about. If there are any negatives, you will overcome them.
Hope you find your buddy or buddies. I'm sure there is an October surgery thread somewhere. Good luck with everything from here on!!!!

Thank yoi so kuch for the support! Are you on pureed foods? How much weight have you lost?

I just got a voicemail notifying me of approval. Definitely feeling a little nervous. Hoping to get surgery scheduled for Oct 1.

Yay!!! Isn't it crazy when it becomes real?

I am booked for my ESG 16 October, it feels like forever, but days are now counting quickly.
My BMI is just under 40.

That is great!! I read that lower BMIers loose hugher percentages of weight. Is that true??

Hello! My surgery day will either be October 15th or 17th! I’m very nervous but excited at the same time! I’m 30. Married with 2 boys, 11 and 6. I’m a Lending Manager. Nice to meet you! BMI 38 with high colesterol

Hi MegsNiko!! Hiw much weight did your doc say you could expect to loose? I'm hoping to loose 80 or 90 lbs.

October 2nd is my sleeve surgery date and I'm freaking out! 39 days and counting ! I just got my approval this last week

Omgness, so exciting!!! Let's keep posting here. I definitely want to jear everyone's progress. Let's be a support to one another.

VSG on October 17th for me!

Yay!! Good luck!

I too am hoping for an October date... Fingers crossed. I should know on Monday if its been approved or not... Congrats on the date and approval! Will not be long coming around for you [emoji4]

So?? Have you heard back? When is your date?

Sleeve on 5th October, can’t wait but anxious already lol.

I'm anxious too. I think.it's normal. Have you started taking vitamins yet? When is everyone planning in buting their multivitamins and shakes??

Got my approval last week -- October 1st is my surgery date and I'm a nervous wreck lol

I am.nervous too. I think it is normal. It is a huge decision. Have you started buying shakes and soups and stuff?

October 3, here! [emoji112]

Omgness, that is the day before me!! When do you start the preop diet?

I am pending approval however my doctor feels so confident lol they have already sched surgery for 10/25/18!
I too am nervous and excited, we got this tho!!! Your a couple weeks ahead of me, but Id be your surgery buddy!!!!!

Yay!! Thats great AndreaK!! Lets keep in touch throigh this process. God knows I will need this support.