:thumbup:My journey so far-From the time I inquired to seeing my PCP, going to Dr. Oliak's seminar, seeing the Psych, and meeting with the dietician it's been a month. I am 5 days into waiting for PacifiCare to approve me meeting with Dr. Oliak (surgeon). :thumbup:

How exciting for you. Congrats! And good luck.

THANKS! How are you doing?

got approved!!! Pre-op dec 18th.

Congratulations! I am very happy for you! You have got to be really stoked right now!

Hello and a Happy Thanksgiving to you as well! Keep us updated! I meet Alison PAC on Dec 18th.

p/s did you have to pay an out of pocket cash cost?

My entire surgery is out of pocket. My blue Cross wouldn't cover anything unless my BMI was higher and or had a number of health complications. Fortunately for me, but not so fortunate for my savings account, I am chubby but otherwise healthy. :thumbup:

Happy Thanksgiving! Dr. Oliak is doing my surgery on December 1st. Wish me luck keeping my mind on Monday rather than feasting today!

:wink_smile:Speaking of surgery!

:thumbup:First off good luck!! I wish you a speady recovery and great outcomes!

:thumbup: Second- what time time is your surgery scheduled for?

:wink2: Anyone else what time was yours at?

:wink_smile:Speaking of surgery!

:thumbup:First off good luck!! I wish you a speady recovery and great outcomes!

:thumbup: Second- what time time is your surgery scheduled for?

:wink2: Anyone else what time was yours at?

I am scheduled for a 9:00 am surgery. I am very excited. I just worked my last day & don't have to be back to work until early January! I made it through Thanksgiving dinner celebrations without giving in to temptation, but finding the "polite" happy medium & trying most everyone's dishes they worked so hard on. I have been trying to get into to the "eat slowly, chew everything thoroughly" habit & I have to say I have been pleasantly surprised. The 1 cup meals are actually going to be fine. I was finished the same time as everyone else & felt perfectly satisfied.