CurvyCakes

Congrats

Splat darling it's going to be ok! Most people get very nervous when the big day comes even those without panic disorders. I am lifting u up in prayer. This is something u have wanted and fought hard for. So happy for u make sure u keep us posted. Sending skinny vibes ur way. Btw Sandee is on these boards idk if u know her but her surgery is also today.

I am scheduled for 3/24 too! So excited! Yayyyyyy..I can't wait let's stay in touch!

Belunos that's REAL REAL good. Kudos to you!

Hey there alleycat! Yes that's a bummer. I have UHC as well and based on my group coverage the requirements were much less than Aetna whom I had before. *BMI 40 or 35 with comorbidities *Complete 6 months in healthy weight program with a minimum of 10 calls with ur healthy weight program coach during that time *psych eval *Letter from PCP *facility where surgery to be performed has to e a 5 star center of excellence. That wasn't much at all compared to Aetna lol. I've learned in this process to have a lot of patience and accept the fact that thou giveth and thou taketh away. Whatever hoops I have to jump through including shelling out $600 for program fee I'm willing to do. It hit me today that I pay $600 and more for a handbag that essentially I don't need here is a tool I need like the air I breathe yet I'm complaining to the degree I am.

Great article thanks for posting link.

I am loving this conversation lol. Things we do hahaha. I have decided foundation mascara and lipgloss for me.

All of you guys have done really well. Congrats on all ur loses!

Bea that's great congrats to you! That has to be an amazing feeling. Can't wait to join you. This is my first challenge thanks for doing this.

Ree omg I totally can relate to the interacting or meeting my husband folks he works with. He got a huge promotion so I hadn't been to the office since I packed on an additional 60lbs so I was beyond myself he insisted I come in say hello and assess his new office to see how to we were going to doctorate it. After I left I couldn't stop wondering what they were thinking when they saw me. I felt like they were thinking OMG she's gained ton of weight she's HUGE! It's fine because I'm pressing ahead full steam to get my body back to become healthier and MUCH lighter. I plan on taking full advantage of my sleeve LITTERALLY!!

I'm tooooo embarrassed to share my weight with him however he steps on scale with me in bathroom all the time. He will even mention at diner or on car rides I weigh xyz I got to get this gut off me and pull my 6 pack back out lol. I would die if he knew my weight as I've NEVER weighed what I've come to weigh. There's no question he knows I'm FAT & OVERWEIGHT as he has eyes lmbo. I have been working hard making better choices becoming more active and can't wait for March 24th to come so that I can be sleeved. We been married for 22 years he's a wonderful man that loves me regardless of what the scale says but it's about me and my embarrassment and shame for allowing myself to get this way. I plan to share my starting weight with my hubby on my 1 year surgery anniversary.

Feb 14 (totally wrecked vday for me to step on scale at PCP and see this number can't even believe I'm typing it but I feel free now that I am sharing my dark secret) weight 245 Current weight 239 Goal weight for challenge 230

I am March 24th yayyyyyyy March needs to hurry I'm so ready to be sleeved!

It looks like the program fees vary by surgeon office. So far I've seen anywhere from free to $1,000. I'm not happy about my $600 program fee but I'm thanking my bottom dollar it isn't $1,000.

Believe or not it seems this varies by surgeon. My pre-op diet will be protein shakes, crystal light, herbal non caffeinated teas, sf jello & Popsicles, and broth. I have an amazing friend I met on these boards her surgery is Tuesday and she can have 3 protein shakes, the other items mentioned and mines, and a light meal for diner 4 ounces of meat small amount veggies and while grain. Others I've chatted with have to drink specific optimum or bariatric advance shakes so it can very. I'm not looking forward to pre-op diet but being at my highest weight in my life and tired of being tired I'm feeling can-do-ishhhh lol hahaha

Results are in from sleep study and yup I have to sleep on the blasted machine. If anyone is currently sleeping on one of these machines I would love any feedback you can provide on pro's and cons, What type of mask did you find most comfortable, how long did it take you to adjust to sleeping on it, and anything else you would like to share. I am dreading wearing this contraption to bed and I know this sounds ridiculous but you mean In addition to being morbidly obese I have to WEAR THIS TO BED!?? So not sexy at all lol.

Hey there Amy and yes ma'am grew up there left for the Atlanta area several years ago but much of my family still there.

When I read ur initial post I was rotflmbo literally! Welcome to the boards and thanks for the much needed laugh.

Hey there. I will be sleeved on March 24th and I'm so ready to start my journey. Welcome.

Welcome! You will find these boards r loaded with support and good information. It's just great to interact and make new friends that r headed or already on this WLS journey.

some provide this info early on some don't. I'm not happy at all about this ridiculous bogus fee but I'd rather pay it and proceed with the surgeon I feel confident in than go with a few of the other surgeons I interviewed with a significantly reduced fee. Let us know how ur appointment goes.

Where did your friend get her surgery done in Maryland? not sure which hospital but I will ask her tonight and post.

Mine had a $1000 fee. I know, it sucks. The surgeon really should include these services with the cost of the procedure so that people like you and I don't have to pay that out of pocket. I would suspect that this is a way for the surgeon to immediately get $1000 in his pocket and the insurance can't touch it or refuse to pay part of it. Just my opinion. It still sucks. $1000 ok wait just a minute!! That's a lot of money on top of the portion of the surgery u could be responsible for. My percentage I'm responsible for is 30%. All in all like it or not if the surgeon we choose has these astronomical fees we have no other choice but to pay if we plan to remain with that practice. I love my surgeon I totally trust her so I will be shelling out this $600. Shoot hearing urs is $1000 I think I will gladly pay my $600. Lol

I pay my fee on the 27th.

Lol ok whew