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Received my Explanation of Benefits for my surgery. My insurance paid everything except for my $250 co-pay for hospital admission!

Tomorrow is the day! As of right this second, I am ready and I am not nervous. I hope I remain calm and not nervous. Worst thing is I don't have to be at the hospital until noon. I think I can handle the not eating till then, but not sure about the not drinking! Anyway - wish me luck and pray that all goes well for me. Thanks!

Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers. Good luck and prayers to everyone else having their surgery!

I did not have to do a two week pre-op diet. I am on clear liquids today though. I hope and pray your surgery goes well too!

Congratulations! I wish and pray for the best for you. I will have mine on Wednesday, I don't know what time yet, but I am anxious to begin! Keep us all posted on your progress!

Getting ready for my June 4th surgery. Trying to make a list for the grocery store and am looking for ideas to make the clear liquid and full liquid portion of the post-op diet more interesting - add a little variety. Help!

I have my pre-op appointment tomorrow at the hospital. I hope all goes well and nothing gets in the way of my surgery on Wednesday!

Pre-op was a piece of cake. I had already had my EKG and my blood work was still good. So, all I had to do is answer lots and lots of questions. Wednesday is the day of my surgery. I think I am actually looking forward to it. I'm not concerned about the surgery itself, I am worried after the nausea and food issues. I'll get through it - like everyone else. I expect the first 4-6 weeks to be pretty rough, but I have a great support system.

OK. I think I must be crazy. I've been working toward the goal of weight loss surgery since January. Now that I have my surgery scheduled, I'm starting to second guess myself. Can I do this? Should I do this? Am I ever going to feel "normal" again afterwards? The list goes on. I think I must be out of my mind to do this, but then tell myself that I absolutely HAVE to do this for my health. I've done my research and understand that the first couple of weeks/months are going to be tough, but what if I never feel better. Anyone else out there have/had these same thoughts? Tell me how you got through this.

Thanks everyone! It was very helpful to read all of the comments. Thank God for this forum. Still nervous, but this is something I have to do for myself and my health!

So sorry to hear about your hubby. Our God is awesome and ever powerful. Prayers being sent your way!

I have my date finally. It's June 4th! Yay

I just received my date today - June 4th!

Good luck and God be with you.

If so, which doctor and facility are you using?

That is so awesome! Keep up with good work!

I received my approval from BCBS-Fed today! I am so excited. I go to my cardiologist next Thursday for my cardiology clearance and then I have to meet with surgeon and sign consents and schedule surgery! I am so excited!....and scared!!!!!

I have BCBS-Federal and my approval took 6 business days! I've read on here that people have gotten theirs in 3 days. I am assuming that since my BMI was less than 40, mine took a little longer. Either way, I'm happy I got it. I pray that your's comes back fast! Best of luck to you!

They submitted my file on Tuesday the 22nd and I heard back from my surgeon's office yesterday. My BMI was under 40, so I think thats why it took as long as it did. I've heard that others with BCBS-Fed hear back in 3 days, but like I said, I think its maybe because my BMI was under 40 and they had to review all the other tests/info. Good luck to you. Keep me posted!

I received my approval from BCBS-Federal yesterday! So excited.....and nervous!

GardenLady, I just received my approval this afternoon! My BMI was under 40, so I'm guessing that's why it might have taken since last week. I have an appointment next Thursday with cardiologist to get cardiology clearance then I meet with surgeon to sign consents. I guess that's when you schedule a date. I am pretty excited and scared. I ran into a friend tonight who had gastric by-pass and she looked pretty bad. I think she's lost too much weight. She was all shrivelled (spelling?) up. Where are you in the process?

Kuddos!

My paperwork was submitted on Tuesday. I called BCBS today and they said it was pending. They need a call from the surgeons office. Yikes! I called surgeons office and left message. Now I am really worried

Congrats! So glad to hear you are doing so well! Keep us posted on your progress!

Yes, I did take MMPI test. I passed. I didn't really realize you could pass or not pass, but the NP told me that she recvd 4 reports for the psychologist the day she received my results and I was the only one who "passed".