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My first post here, awaiting insurance approval!

Hi everyone! I’ve been reading these forums for quite some time while deciding whether or not to go through with the surgery. I finally got off the fence a few weeks ago and made the decision to go through with VSG. I completed my psych eval a week ago (which was the last thing I had to do to meet requirements) and my doctor’s office submitted everything to my insurance co last week. I’m now anxiously awaiting a response from my insurance on whether or not I’ve been approved. I have to say that through this whole process so far, waiting on insurance has to be the most nerve-racking!

It’s been tough lately for me to not eat those unhealthy foods that I love, knowing I won’t be able to eat them post-surgery. Did/does anyone else struggle with this problem? I wish I could shut that part of my brain off!!

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On ‎9‎/‎24‎/‎2018 at 2:16 PM, teenyshell said:

Hi everyone! I’ve been reading these forums for quite some time while deciding whether or not to go through with the surgery. I finally got off the fence a few weeks ago and made the decision to go through with VSG. I completed my psych eval a week ago (which was the last thing I had to do to meet requirements) and my doctor’s office submitted everything to my insurance co last week. I’m now anxiously awaiting a response from my insurance on whether or not I’ve been approved. I have to say that through this whole process so far, waiting on insurance has to be the most nerve-racking!

It’s been tough lately for me to not eat those unhealthy foods that I love, knowing I won’t be able to eat them post-surgery. Did/does anyone else struggle with this problem? I wish I could shut that part of my brain off!!

Good luck to you!:)

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Hey all! I just wanted to post an update. I was approved and my surgery date is October 25!!

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