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I'm a single mommy to twin girls who will be 3 in April. I am right there with you. The fears are way less concerning than the thought of losing my life over being obese forever. We got this Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I GOT APPROVED!!! Just waiting on my date! Woke my girls up crying because of pure joy. This doesn't feel real! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Lucky. I'll be starting my soon and can't eat anything at all for 3 weeks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all very much! I'm jealous of you who all have a surgery date already, I have a three week preop liquid diet, and haven't even received a date yet! I'm so close though so I'm okay! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm going to KC bariatric which is through Shawnee mission Med. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm from the same area, Olathe to be exact. My process was only supposed to be 6 months but I'm well past that. Not giving up though! It's going to happen soon Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Have I been approved? Today I called to see my status on approval or not. I was told that I needed to be enrolled in the BRS program, in which I am, and given a number for my bariatric program to call. When asked what this means, I was told that I will be able to get a date and stuff if and when she calls this number... (or something along those lines?) I'm confused... Does this mean I'm approved? Or is it yet another hoop for me to jump thorough... has anybody been through this? Somebody tell me something!!! ETA: I've already completed everything else. I'm just waiting for complete approval. I know they're supposed to help with the process but I am LITERALLY at the very last step and just want my date... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I already had the meeting scheduled. I had it done the day of. Does that mean approval? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm sorry that happened to you. Have you been tested for sleep apnea? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Called my insurance company today... and was told that my case is still pending and has been since the 21st. I was also told to call back in a few days for the answer of if I am approved or not. I have united healthcare. My BMI is well over 40. I know I'll probably be approved, but I can't help but prepare myself for a big fat no I need to calm my nerves, but right now I don't know if that is possible. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What freaks you out about it? I was on hospital bed rest when I was pregnant with my girls and didn't feel them put it in, nor did I feel them take it out. Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

FINALLY SUBMITTING TO INSURANCE TODAY!!!! I have sleep apnea, and weigh way more than I care to admit!! So ready for this life change!!! Question: How long should I wait before blowing up my insurance companies phone for approval! so thrilled!!!

No problem! Can't wait to see your journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

There's a difference between being honest and rude and not really caring. She messed up, yes. She knows this. But throwing it in her face and questioning her motives is completely uncalled for. Look, pick yourself up and continue to succeed. It's hard and there WILL be bumps in the road, learn from it and move on. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

This was slightly rude. You can tell how worried she is, you're assuming she's like "whatever" and moving on. I think you should be fine. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How long did it take to get results? I know places vary but I'm impatient! So ready for my date Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my study on wed and this is literally all I'm waiting on! Everything else is completely done. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was told they're okay. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm so sick of waiting. Over the whole situation. I am completely done with EVERYTHING. But the stupid sleep study place keeps pushing me back, and putting me off like I'm not important. I've waited a month to hear back about something that was supposed to take a week tops, I've had to call them MULTIPLE times for them to say the same thing. "You should've heard from us by now" well I haven't. And y'all continue saying the same crap. Now they have to get in contact with my insurance again, to "extreme authorization" because the lab is completely booked for awhile. I just want my surgery. I just want to start living life. I'm tired of crying about something that should've been handled. I'm just tired. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got called today!!!! I go on the 15th!!! So next tuesday I'm so ready! I'm so happy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

After calling them back, I was told that I can be put on a waiting list to help with time. I am bummed and extremely disappointed. I feel as if I am being given the run around. Hopefully this go by quickly. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@erica2185 I do have united healthcare but was told they don't allow home sleep study test. This was after we requested it to insurance. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@akaleela thank you! I'm going to continue calling. I'm just impatient and feel as if I've been waiting forever. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@kaydg thanks for all the kind words! My insurance doesn't approve home test. I'm going to call back tomorrow and call a couple other places as well. I'm ready to get the ball rolling it's been a year in the making. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My insurance isn't even requiring it. Just the surgery place. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App