MaryRS

I'm not keeping a diary...but I probably should. And I hate auto correct!

Do you have any sz 20 NYDJ ? Or any sz 20 jeans?

Hi all, I'm waiting for insurance approval but I have some questions about travel AFTER surgery. I work for a theme cruise company and part of my job is going on cruises (I know, it's a TOUGH gig!) I have major cruises coming up in Jan & Feb but wondered if I could cruise just a couple of weeks after surgery. I'm debating whether to try to get surgery in before we cruise or wait until late Feb to have surgery. Would love to hear some thoughts and words of wisdom for those who

Just sent you a PM! Need some ez 20 jeans.

Thanks all! I so appreciate the info. You have given me much to consider!!

Hi Cupof I am still waiting! YIKES! I FINALLY got the last lab turned in last week. I went to the doc three times for labs, each time they missed one. Now, I'm waiting to get approval for the surgery. So we are in the same boat. You with your psych follow up and me with my labs. I had hoped to have it done by the end of the year, but that's just not going to happen. I start traveling after that and so it looks like late FEb for me.

Jojo It's probably me. Let me try to send you a PM

Hey there Jojo I'm a believer! Trusting God on this journey. Also an anthem BC person. I'm a bit older.....just turned 50! Loving life and excited to move forward on this journey to thin and healthy Message me

I'm moving forward with all the requirements and then we'll turn it in to insurance...I hope it's approved.

Hi! How did your surgery go? I'm a lightweight too -- 36 right now and was told by coordinator I don't qualify because I was under 35 in the last three years.

Just learned that I was under 35 BMI in 2012....I was 34.2. My surgeon's office called and said I won't qualify. Anyone else out there with Anthem Blue cross California who got approved under 35 BMI? I'm considering self pay if I can't get approved. But I'm so sad about this

Thanks guys! I was FREAKING out and looking at ways to self pay. I'm going to jump through all the hoops and then see what happens. IF I'm denied -- so be it. I'll self pay. But I should at least TRY!

Sorry, don't mean to freak you out. And yes, I'm 35.8 now and was over 35 for the better part of the last 3 years. I'm hopeful that some others with more wisdom will chime in here. What about you? What is your BMI?

Ten years of weight creeping up and here I am-- with a BMI of 36 (go me!!) with 2 co-morbidities. Tired of losing and gaining the same 10 lbs five times a year, I decided to take a step.,,or rather a leap. And here we are 8/29-- WLS seminar 9/11 -- first visit. Have Anthem BC of CA so hope I get approved And now I'm working though my list Primary care letter of clearance -- check Blood work-- check Three years of 35 + BMI -- check again (another go me moment!) Doing sleep apnea study tonight To do: Cardiac clearance (required if you're over 50.. And I'm 50 and 2 weeks.) NUT appt Psych eval ( wonder how that will go) So I'm hopeful that I get this all one quickly and get approved ( holding my breath ) Anyone else out there with Anthem BC of CA? Any tips. Oh and I'm an Alabama gal

Hope you hear good news soon!! I still have a few more steps but hope to get those super fast!