:wink:I have a year long journey ahead of me before i can get approved for surgery...I have Capital Health Plan insurance they require a 12 months and a lot of goals met before they will approve anyone...if anyone else has had to do this let me know about your story, as it may help me with my journey......I need friends and a lot of support to do this....

Thanks,

Shannon

Hi,

Just wanted to say hang in there! It was a very long process for me too. my insurance required 6 months of stupid stuff, closely followed by my m.d., various weight loss attempts documented, etc. Then at the end of 6 months, they tell me I have to have proof of my weight for 5 years. Come to find out,my weight dropped after one of my pregnancies to slightly below the required bmi. Appealed for 13 months and finally won after multiple letters from doctors and lots of praying. It was the absolute best thing I have ever done. I have lost 62 lbs since August 1st, from 256 to 194. Long way to go but I'm loving it. If you have any questions drop me a line at bcjl@mchsi.com and don't get discouraged!:huh2:

Cindy