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I have bcbs of sc was approved in 4 days

I'm in az not having my procedure at banner though.... My surgeon uses st lukes he was formally using paradise valley hospital.

Please fill us in on whatever it's you decide

So today I went to month two of my sixth month physican required visit. The MA asked if I would also allow my DR. to bring in a student .... I said sure no problem. Well lil miss student comes in before my Dr. Goes over my chart and sees since my first visit ( last month) I have lost 8 pounds. She asks what I'm doing/ what changes have I made. I give her my list Cut out soda Cut out breads, rice, sweets, potatos Increased Water intake Walking for an hr 2-3 times a week Eating Protein first Eating slower More so than any one change I have had an epiphany and I'm ready to face all of my challenges with weight head on. I will be having bariactric surgery and I really want to use these six month to start making the changes to be successful. Automatically her face changes and she gives me the most snooty look and says " are you sure you really want to do that?" Like " have you researched it???" .... " right now you are doing it the " right" way" . She then follows with " you may think that wls is appealing but the long term effects are horrible" I then tell her of course I researched it I would not remove a portion of an organ from my body and not know the risk/ or complications of doing so. As far as the long term effects, the long term effects of being morbidly obese are far greater . And there is no right way to lose weight. I have 136 pounds to lose that's more than what you probably weigh. There is nothing " appealing" about coming to the realization that you are in a constant battle with food/diets/scale and Im making changes in my lifestyle and with this surgery to face these challenges head on. Lil miss snooty face had nothing to say after that and sat in the corner of the room and observed when dr entered and conducted the rest of the visit. One down and I am sure many more to go.... I'm prepared and excited about this journey!!!!!

Good luck sending positive vibes and well wishes your way

All of this happened prior to my doctor entering the room ( she reviewed my chart, weight, blood work ) after I put her in her place she didn't have anything else to say. I love my doctor and she is super supportive of this decision and was so proud that I've lost 8 pounds by making these life style changes to prepare for surgery. I just feel bad for whatever obese/overweight person finds themselves in the hands of that student!!!!! I did make a complaint with the front office and said I never want another student to sit in on my visit again! I don't expect everyone ( especially ppl who have never walked a day in our shoes) to understand this process but I be damned if I will stand for rude disrespectful comments!!! Thanks guys/gals for all the support and comments!

Congrats on your approval!!! I will be following this post to keep track of all the questions ppl suggest. Good luck on your impending surgery

@@StephanieM thanks for the offer I will keep you posted so was he trying to push back your surgery date due to not being contracted? He told me he had privileges at st lukes. Makes me really wonder. Thank The Lord I'm early enough in the process I can switch without it being a hassle.

@@StephanieM thank you so much for the update. I had my initial consult on 1/28 and that was one of the questions I asked. " what hospital are you affiliated with" he stated that he used to work with paradise valley but was not happy with their patient care and was now working with st lukes. He did not mention that he was not contracted with them ( I'm not one for half truths) I kinda feel like he should have stated that. I'm currently in my second month of my supervised diet so if something doesn't change by the end of month 3 I will have to look for a new dr. I think it is very important to make sure whomever I am working with is organized and also someone I can trust.

I see a losers bench in your future????????????????

Currently approaching my 2nd month of my supervised diet with PCP. My insurance bcbs sc requires me to have 6 months. My surgeons office said I'm not required to lose a certain amount ,I just can't weigh more at my last appt then I did at the first. Stick in there! It's tough when you have these hurdles to jump through but it also gives you time to research and start making the life style changes you will need to be successful in the long haul.

@@StephanieM I'm not scheduled yet my insurance bcbs requires 6 month supervised diet . I'm on month two . But I won't complain . What about you?

I'm in mesa will be getting sleeve with Dr. Sprunger

Prayers to you and all that you are going through. These test will be your testimony!!! I pray healing for you and strength and healing for your wife as well!

Good luck and please share your YouTube name!!! I have become fascinated with watching everyone's experiences with this process and I'm learning so much.

Thank you so much for sharing this! I have my first consult scheduled for next week. My insurance requires a 6 month supervised diet ... So I'm still have some hurdles to go through but I'm looking forward to the journey!!! Congrats on your weight loss 120 pounds is amazing.

I have a consult with him next Wednesday 1/28/15. How has your experience been with him and his office?

Thank you all for the well wishes. Everyone here had been amazing!!!!

Hello, I have been stalking this site for the past week as I come to terms with the fact that" I'm Tired of being sick and tired". Tired of letting weight hold me back from life and all that it has to offer. You all have been such a source of inspiration and I'm loving reading about your experiences, struggles and triumphs. Thank you all for being so transparent and sharing your stories. Your helping so many people each and every day.

Hi smile 121???? I'm new on this journey too and share some of your same struggles in regards to food. I have to jump through a lot of hoops. Probably won't be having surgery until summer but I'm excited just thinking about what's to come. Keep us posted on journey and best wishes to you!!!

My insurance pays 80 percent with my max out of pocket being 4500 so I'm thinking I will be paying 4500

Hello, I have been stalking this site for the past week as I come to terms with the fact that" I'm Tired of being sick and tired". Tired of letting weight hold me back from life and all that it has to offer. You all have been such a source of inspiration and I'm loving reading about your experiences, struggles and triumphs. Thank you all for being so transparent and sharing your stories. Your helping so many people each and every day.

Thank you all for the warm welcomes. Kathy I am leaning toward the sleeve as well!!! I meet with my PCP on Thursday! Super nervous about it but I have wasted the past 20 years of my life battling my weight. Time to take this leap. I know my insurance bcbs sc requires 6 months supervised weight loss plan with my PCP .... Hopefully we can get the ball rolling this week on diet/ nutrition.