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I'm sure you will be fine:) This is my first surgery ever too and I am terrified. The good thing is that you have already undergone surgery before so that worry is out of the way. Just think about how exciting it's going to be when you wake up and are able to start your new life! Best of luck to you!

I'm so nervous yet excited at the same time!!! My doctor submitted my information to the insurance today and I can hardly wait for the approval. I have Federal BCBS Virginia. Does anyone know what the approval times can range from? My doctors office says it can be anywhere from a few days to a few weeks.

Tiffany, BCBS required that I do a 3 month diet. My doctor wasn't very strict at all though. I had a form from the insurance company that the doctor was required to fill out each month. I simply made a doctors appointment to get weighed once a month and the doctor would record my progress on the form. At the end of the 3rd month, I turned the forms into my weight loss center as part of my package to submit to the insurance company. I had actually gained 3 pounds:( It's not going to delay me being able to get the surgery though.

You have the right mind set. Hang in there. I'm so excited for you and your new start. Stay focused!!!