deez9

At the beginning of my latest weight loss attempt, I had not even anticipated have the surgery so I did not contact my insurance co. right away. I wanted to try a new way of eating to lose weight and keep it off on my own. Of course, there is reason to rejoice because I did lose weight; but without the meds and supps, the weight has been creeping back up. I am now having joint pains and fatigue. Hopefully, they will let me know something soon if there are other requirements that need to be met. I am ready. Just a bit nervous though.

i have uhc, too. I got the call from the surgeon's office on last Monday 10/22/07 and I am scheduled for the psyc and computer test on 10/26/07. I asked uhc and was told that my doctor has all the info about my requirements and that all I needed to do was stay in contact with them. I have also gotten some documentation of other weightloss attempts eventhough they have not asked me for it yet. One of the surgeons is the doctor who has been treating me for the last year in my latest weightloss effort.

Well, its 10/25/07. How did your surgery go? Hope everything went well.

<p>I am scheduled for the LB class on 10/9. I am anxious and nervous. Feeling all the things you are feeling even with your surgery date so close. I am just beginning. Needless to say, I have thought about this for a long time. My husband had gastric bypass 1/07 and he has lost over 100 pounds to date. His health mandated this procedure. I am very supportive of his efforts and he looks great! Secretively, I had become a little green because as hard as I would try to lose weight, I could not keep it off. I would lose 20 pounds and gain back 25. Lost 36 pounds total a month ago, now it has started creeping back up. I have gained back 11 pounds back. </p> <p>I am a working mom of six and I need all the energy I can get. My weight really effects me, physically and emotionally. </p> <p>I was surfing the net when I came across this forum. I started to read and I have decided to join. I need your help and support as I make this incredible decision. I am anxious because the ins companies deny these procedures. But my husband was denied first, then they approved him. Lots of paperwork and requirements though. </p> <p>I'm willing. Looking for only the positive during and after the "first" meeting.</p>