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I remember waiting for that insurance call.. And I got it last Friday (whoop) but now I'm waiting for the call to schedule the surgery and that wait is probably worse than my insurance clearance wait. All tests are done, just waiting on the date ...

. I've worried about that excess skin myself!!!! I'm looking things up daily trying to formulate a plan for that.

Congratulations!!!! I'm in the waiting phase now and they told me I would hear from the nurse by Friday to schedule my surgery... Not sleeping and nail biting daily lol. I can only image how I'll be in the days leading up to my surgery. Girl you have days... DAYS!! ????

Congratulations!! I'm thinking of trying liquid vitamins because I don't eat gelatin.... We'll see how this goes

I'm so jealous (and happy for all of you!). I called my insurance Friday and was told that I was approved and I tried calling my doctors office today and they tell me 'We'll call you back once we hear something'... Ugh, like can't you just go ahead and call the insurance to verify and schedule me now? All of my other tests have been done a month now ... So I'm wondering how long I'll have to actually wait. Hope they're able to get me in by the end of this month like you all!

It's starting to look like the end of the tunnel! Called my doctors office yesterday afternoon to check progress of my pre determination and was told it would be an additional 30 days for review (which completely bummed me out). I call my insurance later that night and they tell me 'oh, we sent a letter out to your doctors office today that states it is a medical necessity and you are approved' WHOOP WHOOP!! So now I'm waiting to call the doctor 1st thing Tuesday morning to see when they can schedule me... I'm nervous now but so excited

@@ladyperro2 I'm going through true weight loss, Dr. Christopher Reilly. Who's your surgeon?

Thanks so much! I was wanting to have it done before the end of Feb so you've given me some hope for making my wish come true???? (I'm from Chicago but recently moved to Houston TX). Were you a sleeve also?

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Good luck with everything, it sounds like you have a great start! I'm BCBS and my insurance doesn't require anything except a BMI of 40 or higher. I just started my process a month ago and I'm currently waiting for my healthplan to authorize me.

You look fantastic!!!

@@cindyw41 you are an amazing person! I couldn't imagine actually going to a pizza parlor during a 2 week liquid diet... My heart and stomach weep for how hard that must have been for you. But GREAT work!!! Keep it up, you're so encouraging

I'm a newbie too... Super nervous about everything but anxious as well! Great tip looking on YouTube, I'm going to start today binge watching ????. My doctors office just submitted for my authorization last Tuesday so now begins the waiting game ... Good luck to you!

How are you feeling now? I was following your 14 day pre-op and OMG I don't think I could've handled that without cheating lol

Psych eval was looooong but mostly just a questionnaire. The psychologist and I may have talked all of 5min. I got the impression that they just wanted to know that I was realistic in my expectations and that I had adequate support

So exciting! My case was just submitted so I'm waiting for that phone call over the next few weeks. Although, all of my labs/pulmonary tests/ecg/psych eval were completed before they even submitted for the authorization!

Hello all. My name is Toi, a native of Chicago IL but currently resides in Houston TX. Like many of you, my weight struggles have been in existence for a vey long time. I've probably done every weight loss diet/fad you can think of (and I know you all have thought of them ALL ????). I visited the idea of bariatric surgery a few years ago and gave up because I felt 'if I can just try one more, I know I can do this on my own!' But alas, I couldn't (not permanently). Then, I developed arthritis in my knees that make me walk like my 75yr old grandmother... I'm only 30 and this freaks me out. So I took action. I prayed (a lot) and asked around and ended up back where I was 4 years ago and I've never been more excited! I've had my consultation, and I got a phone call yesterday saying they've submitted the authorization for my procedure. I'm super nervous (like what if they don't approve me or what if my insurance requirements changed) but I'm so glad I found this forum. As I get closer to my dream becoming a reality I'm really into these posts!

This story is so motivating! I'm 5-5 and am currently wearing a size 20, I am amazed at the thought that with work I could end up with a story similar to yours????.

I hope so...

Awesome!! You're looking great!