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LOL, this was classic. I can't wait until I marry the sleeve also in a couple of months, it will be a match made in heaven and will last forever also.

I was where you are now 2 weeks ago. You are right this is the worst part, and I am sure you will be approved. I have Blue Cross Blue Shield and they submitted my request 2 weeks prior to my surgery date and I was approved and I received a letter 1 week later. Remember the hospital wants to get paid and they will not mess this up. They also know that your insurance is likely to approve you. I was told by the Dr. not to worry because BCBS usually approves this type of surgery. I even called my insurance company asked them questions. They were vague, but they said if I am qualified I will be approved. I now know that it meant if I loss the weight and had the qualification to get the surgery, I would be fine. The tests would not be done if I was not qualified because I was concerned about those charges as well and they were all covered. Try not to worry, my husband kept telling me that too. I was on my 4 day of my liquid diet and I got the approval letter. I am being banded on Aug 6th.

Sounds like you're doing great! Yesm have to make sure you're getting your water. I'm pre and waiting so can't help but love to hear your journey!

You and me both with the readings! Did you also get theWLS Cookbook for Dummies? Really loved that one! Will check out Skinny Jeans too. Thanks. All the best! OK just bought it.

I waited a long time for my approval too. I have been denied several times through the years due to insurance company that my work chose didn't or wouldn't cover bariatric surgery. I found out in April that the company we have this year did cover it. SO I was in a mad rush to get all the testing and approval done before we changed insurance companies again in August. I submitted June 26, got approved July 18, had my first appointment with my Dr. on July 24 and had surgery August 1. So talk about a whirlwind. haha.. But I got my lap band and they can't take it back now!! I will pray for you. I know that I will be a little ahead of you, but maybe that's a good thing, I can warn you about any issues. hehee.. like the fact that I can't eat more then a dinky cup of jello at a time. lol.. I LOVE IT!!!!

I can understand this. A few years ago, I was in an education class at my college and we were discussing the "obesity epidemic". I felt so uncomfortable as if flashing lights were going off all around me. It's as if obesity is the acceptable public issue to attack and there are no holds barred when the discussion occurs. Yes, it is an important issue, but it's not black and white. It is more complex than people who don't have a weight problem think.

No regrets at all. It is a HUGE change and there are things I miss (like bread and pasta...I can't eat much of either). However, the positives sooooo outweigh the negatives. I was very nervous as well and even while taking all my classes, I wondered if it was the right thing to do. Now, three months out and 100lbs down from my highest weight and 70lbs since surgery....I would do it all over again....no questions asked. I recommend that you have a support system in place prior to the surgery and that you are open when talking with your doctor about your concerns. I also think this site is VERY helpful. It helped me sooo much when I first got back from the hospital. Also, if you have any questions or concerns, I am more than willing to help you. The first month is hard but currently, I can eat almost anything...just not a lot of it. I eat around 800 calories a day (sometimes more). I found that writing every thing I eat down and counting my protein helped me really see what I was putting in my mouth. Ok, sorry for the long response. Email me or post on my blog if you have any more questions. Good luck making your decision!!!!

Next time he decides to comment on what you eat, you should respond "Do you really think you should you should be acting like my mother in the work place?"

I have always wished that I was a cute crier too!! Like Demi Moore in Ghost! But, no, I am an ugly, awful, red eyes, red nose, red cheeks, snot, and hyperventilating type of crier..... some girls got all the luck!

"(you know the kind I am talking about....the ones where when you're done you feel like you've lost five to ten pounds)" Seriously almost spit my drink on my computer screen! I love reading your blogs, you make me smile everytime as well as giving me things to "look forward to"!