rochelle25

Well today I begin the second day of my liquid diet....and its my birthday!!! Kinda sucks that I wont be able to eat cake and have a drink...but hey what doesn't kill me makes me stronger!!! I have my pre-op appointment today so I hope all goes well!!! CrimsonDiva

My date is April 24th...Im excited yet nervous!!! CrimsonDiva

My surgery is scheduled for April 24th...Im soo happy yet nervous...I start my liquid diet on Wednesday...please share some of your dates and experiences...im sooo nervous!!! CrimsonDiva

It is soo cool to finally come into contact with people who have used the same surgeon as me. I feel even more at ease now seeing that you ladies have had much success with Dr. King. Well my liquid diet starts tomorrow so keep me in your prayers!!! CrimsonDiva

I hope that everything goes well today and that you have a safe and speedy recovery!!! I've gotten my date and its on April 24th....Keep me posted!!! CrimsonDiva

Thanks you all and congrats to you as well...and yes I'd like to join the Facebook page!!! CrimsonDiva

My paperwork was submitted to my primary insurance company (Cigna) and my secondary (BCBS) on March 14...I received approval from BCBS on March 21st and approval from Cigna on April 4th....Im sooo excited thursday is my bday and I meet with my surgeon to set my date!!! Cant wait to join the losers bench!!! If you haven't been approved yet just hang in there and dont give up because insurance companies love to give people the run around...its a strategy because they feel like eventually you'll get frustrated and give up!!! Keep calling and make them do their jobs because thats what you pay them for...to take care of you!!! CrimsonDiva

I called Cigna this morning and found out that they approved me last night!!! I am soo happy...now I've been approved by both of my insurance companies and shouldn't have to pay alot out if pocket!!! I have an appointment with my surgeon on April 11th (which is my birthday) to schedule my surgery!!!! Yayyyyyy!!!!! *SheExhales* CrimsonDiva

Prayers for safe surgery and speedy recovery are sent your way!!! CrimsonDiva

Hi...Congrats on your date!!! I have an appointment on April 11th (my bday) to schedule my surgery date...I'm waiting to get approval from my primary insurance company but I've already been approved by my secondary! So are you excited and what are you doing to prepare for surgery? CrimsonDiva

Congrats and Praying for a healthy & speedy recovery!!!

Incomplete paperwork/documentation or now meeting the requirements so I would definitely go to your insurance carriers website and check out what they require to be approved...im waiting to hear from my primary insurance company now (Cigna) its been 2 weeks since paperwork was submitted...my secondary insurance (BCBS) approved me in 7 days!!!

Hello...my name is Rochelle and i'm 25 from Ms. Im married without children but desire to have some one day! I know some people may jokingly say Ive been fat all of my life but in reality I have. Every since I was young Ive been pleasantly plump. I have always been an outgoing and sociable person so my friends and classmates really didnt see me depressed in public...but many days and nights I cried myself to sleep. Finding clothes and fitting into tight spaces is the story of my life. Eventhough I am obese ive never really had health issues until recently. A few months ago I had a family member pass away at 32yrs old from a heart attack...and thats when I knew I had to do something!!! I am just beginning this process. I am excited yet nervous but I am willing and dedicated to making a lifestyle change to ensure that im around with my husband and family for years to come!!! Im soo glad I found this group because Ive shared the idea of weightloss surgery with my immediately family and because they are not open-minded Im faced with negativity (which is making things worse). On the other hand my husband is being very supportive and with God/prayer Im sure ill be fine!!! So far I've had an EGD, Lung Consult, and Heart Consult...The only appointment I have left is a Sleep Study!!! So now i'm waiting for approval from my insurance company...its been 2 weeks so I should hear something soon hopefully!!! Keep your fingers crossed!!!

Yes I added the app which is pretty cool since im constantly on my phone or my tablet!!! Well if anything I kinda scared of the different emotions that will come...I know its going to be hard and I seen several people say that within the first few days after surgery they had buyer's remorse but it subsided...I dont want my husband to think im psycho with all the mood swings so we've been having conversations about what's to come! And on a positive note I have all of you to help keep me motivated!!! :-)

Thanks everyone for your responses...Im looking forward to joining the losers bench too!!! Lol but I know this pre-op diet is going to take a few days to get adjusted to but im pretty sure Ill do fine!!! After 25yrs of eating all kinds of junk surely 2wks of limitations won't kill me lol!!! But thanks again everyone for the encouragement it really feels great to know that im not in this alone and that there are other people who are going through the same things!!!

Hi....and thanks for the encouragement!!! Im just ready to have my second chance at life!!! Congrats on the weight loss...hopefully ill have my surgery before the end of April...I have to do a 2 week pre op liquid diet....were you required to do that and if so would you share your experience??? Thanks