Do I have anyone having the surgery in July ?

After working with my bariatric team since February, I was scheduled and had my surgery on July 1st! I am almost a week in and am generally feeling pretty good. For me the hardest thing has been the liquid diet. I can't wait to be able to eat real food again. I'm currently counting down to July 18th, that's when I progress to Phase 3 of my diet and can have scrambled eggs! I can't wait! ?

You are doing great! I start the pre-surgery meal plan this weekend. I'm trying to be patient as I got approved earlier than expected. My surgery date is July 30. Hang in there! You will be done with this about the time I start.

30 minutes ago, jalisa731 said:

I’m scheduled for July 18 and I’m currently on day 2 of my liquid diet.

Good luck with your liquid diet. I start mine this weekend I have liquid meals for 2 and a "smart small meal" once. I'm working on my mind to get ready for it. My surgery is on the 30th. Good luck to you and keep us updated!

22 hours ago, jalisa731 said:

I’m scheduled for July 18 and I’m currently on day 2 of my liquid diet.

Im July 17th!!!! Too kool! How ya doing on the liquid diet?

I start mine next Sunday. My husband will be out of town for a week so I should be able to handle it. Cutting back now.

My surgery is already scheduled for July 31st. I received a letter from my insurance company, Anthem BCBS on Friday denying my request for my sleeve surgery. They claim I have not met all my requirements which I have. I've been under my surgeon's care since December. I have met all my surgeon's requirements. BCBS is saying I have not been on a supervised diet for 6 months. I plan to appeal their decision but this could not have happened at a worse time for me. I just found out I have 60 days to move!! Its been very stressful the last few days. I'm super bummed and feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by everything [emoji24]. I've worked so hard to come this far and to get all of this bad news at once. I'm praying everything works out as it should. I'm so depressed.

****Update**** BCBS has approved sleeve surgery!!! I'm on schedule for 7/31. I'm super excited!!

9 minutes ago, Flo-grown said:

****Update**** BCBS has approved sleeve surgery!!! I'm on schedule for 7/31. I'm super excited!!

Such great news, sometimes insurance companies can be a pain in the ass, you go the day after me. Keep us updated!!!!

Such great news, sometimes insurance companies can be a pain in the ass, you go the day after me. Keep us updated!!!!

Yes, I agree! When I was in the hospital twice in May for asthma and high blood pressure I had to reschedule my monthly doctors visit. I went in the same month but not with within the week I was supposed to go. My surgeon called the reviewer and got it straightened out. That's awesome your surgery is the day b4 mine [emoji16]

16 minutes ago, Flo-grown said:

Yes, I agree! When I was in the hospital twice in May for asthma and high blood pressure I had to reschedule my monthly doctors visit. I went in the same month but not with within the week I was supposed to go. My surgeon called the reviewer and got it straightened out. That's awesome your surgery is the day b4 mine

I needed 2 medical issues for insurance, all I had was weight. Finally, I decided to do a sleep study because my husband said I was snoring again, was diagnosed with apnea I was so excited. Then I got the clearance that I wanted. I'm so excited. I had the Lap-band for 9 years it started failing about 2 years ago and I had it removed last year. My doctor said I'd have to self pay as I didn't have any medical issues other than my weight. I was so depressed until I decided to see if I could be diagnosed with apnea and I was, then 6 months later I'm on the road to good health again.

Me!! July 24th. I can’t believe I have a date. Just waiting for approval from insurance.

1 minute ago, sshrader1208 said:

Me!! July 24th. I can’t believe I have a date. Just waiting for approval from insurance.

I hope your approval comes quickly. My doctor wouldn't give me a date until he had approval. Good luck and keep in touch!

Just had sleeve done today

On 07/06/2019 at 11:13, Flo-grown said:

My surgery is already scheduled for July 31st. I received a letter from my insurance company, Anthem BCBS on Friday denying my request for my sleeve surgery. They claim I have not met all my requirements which I have. I've been under my surgeon's care since December. I have met all my surgeon's requirements. BCBS is saying I have not been on a supervised diet for 6 months. I plan to appeal their decision but this could not have happened at a worse time for me. I just found out I have 60 days to move!! Its been very stressful the last few days. I'm super bummed and feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by everything [emoji24]. I've worked so hard to come this far and to get all of this bad news at once. I'm praying everything works out as it should. I'm so depressed.

Keep this in mind:
A delay in your plans is not a denial. It’s just a redirect. Things will work out when they’re supposed to. Keep at it with the insurance.
Xoxo

1 hour ago, Katmus69 said:

Just had sleeve done today

Have a good rest and walk walk walk, you will feel better after the gas is out and it only has one way out.

****Update**** BCBS has approved sleeve surgery!!! I'm on schedule for 7/31. I'm super excited!!

Great