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@Artsy Did approval come in the mail or phone call? I'm on pins and needles. Maybe I'll sleep next to the mailbox with my cell phone. ARGH! :ph34r:

Welcome Brooke! Jump in a get involved. There are so many nice people on here and more helpful information than I could have ever imagined. So if you have questions toss them out there and someone will help. If you're feeling low, feeling scared, someone has probably already been there and can help. Just make sure you use a good title like you did here so people will know what you need. Again, welcome. G.

My only concern is the BMI over 40 for 5 years. I have a gap in my history where I was under 40 BMI but then rose again. As a result, my surgery coordinator is using my comorbidities of hypertension and sleep apnea. UHC doesn't state it makes allowances for comorbidities but that certainly should matter. In your case, they certainly shouldn't want you to wait until your BMI is over 40 all over again for 5 more years!! I'll be praying for you too! G.

My information goes to UHC tomorrow. I've tracking this forum and see many people approved in 2-4 days. So I plan to call them Tuesday and make sure they have everything and that it's moving along. I'll keep you posted.

Yes, definitely! There are many of us on the thread "Dallas June Sleevers?" It's a great discussion. Join us! G.

@zanaiya, that is great news and definitely a praise! Prayer warriors, I need prayers from any and all available. My request should be going to the insurance company this week. My insurance has a great reputation for approving quickly and I'm in need of a June date for my surgery. If you would just lift up this request for approval and scheduling, I would be so grateful. I'll keep you all posted. Thank you! G.

Tibbie, I so get what you're saying because I've walked that path as well. When I didn't have the control or power I needed in both professional and personal situations, I regained that illusion of control, and sometimes retaliation, with food. I also have eaten for comfort, boredom, to be social, etc. But the issue of control will be the one for me to battle first. Even though I don't have my surgery date, I'm gradually addressing habits to change now. Thanks for sharing that insight and challenge for us all to look deeper. G.

Congratulations on the results of all your hard work! This was so helpful to me because you used dress sizes, not just pounds. Depending on height, starting weight, build, etc, sometimes the pounds don't really help me see the change. But when you throw in towels and dress sizes...I GET IT!!! And I'm very happy for you

Low caloric intake could be the problem. But don't forget about those inches. One thing I used to do during a dieting plateau was try on clothes every Friday night. I'd just parade through my closet trying on things that used to fit, never fit, and watch the big difference from week to week. You have done an amazing job! Don't let the scale fool you.

Vivien, I would love to meet on a Sunday afternoon. I'm still waiting for approval so what ever format you post-sleevers want will work for me. Also, I live in Carrollton, so Arlington is good for me too. G.

I have the Herbalife protein but I've never even opened it. Please let me know what you think of it.

This was very helpful. Thanks!

WOW! I don't anything about BCBSTX but I'm impressed with your speed for UHC. My consult with Dr. Kim was 4/20 and the office is still waiting for my records to come in from my primary care physicians. Did you bring your records with you? I hope BCBSTX doesn't take any longer for you than UHC did. G.

I'm sorry to hear how this is stressing you out. I worked for a health insurance company for many years and, yes, they can rescind payment. HOWEVER authorization is often done using ICD-9 codes so if the procedure authorized was the one submitted for payment, I don't know why they're acting crazy. It's going to be a fight but the doctor and the facility will be there with you every step. They won't let this go down easily because when we rescinded payment, we took it out of future checks! Ugly!!! Don't let it stress you out!!! We (the insurance company) made many, many, many, many mistakes in my time there. I spent most of my time with claims appeals of things we did that were just stupid. And it often took us a while to realize it was stupid. Loved the people there but hated the process. Hang tough and enjoy life with your sleeve.

FINALLY, a response from my surgery coordinator. She has not received any medical records. I called my first PCP from the last 10 years and their log shows the records were put in the mail Wed, probably picked up Thurs. YAY. The second PCP has only been my physician for the about last 18 months. Medical Records said request was in progress. I told her it was needed to schedule a surgery and she said they would go out today or tomorrow. I thanked her perfusely!!! I reported this to my coordinator who said she couldn't promise a June surgery with Dr. Kim, the spots are filling up fast. I told her that was fine. It sounded like I needed a miracle so that's what I'll be praying for. If any June sleevers want to pray with me, I sure would appreciate it. I think it would be great to join you cool June Dallas Sleevers. Thanks all for "listening". You're the only people who even know I'm doing this so you're my new BFFs. G.

Yes! I've got this on my phone too. Definitely my new addiction. I laid in bed last night reading posts! Sue, do you need a routine procedure from the cardiologist? You may have to call around a bit but I bet you can find someone to work you in. idk about abq but there are hundreds of cardiologists in the Dallas area. If they know it's pre-op for a scheduled surgery, they'll work with you.

First they have to gather the 5 year history from my other physicians and then send to the insurance. I don't know if it's with the office or with the insurance now. I'm really trying to move this and squeeze into the June schedule.

I'm still waiting for an update. Tried email. Today tried phone. Hmmm. Guess I'll have to use smoke signals. Are you June sleevers with Dr. Kim going to Decatur?

Nope, I don't know you. But I'm praying for you like I do! You know who rules so let Him be in charge, not Worry.

Carrollton, TX checking in. I've had my first consult with Dr. Kim and I'm waiting to hear about insurance approval. The waiting is the hardest part for me.