lambypie

I had to jump through so many hoops, and I still have a few more to jump through, so I feel your pain. I've basically spent the past year trying to get this surgery, and my date is finally February 15th. I feel like my life has kind of been on pause waiting for this day. Its almost here, don't be discouraged because when you finally get it, it will be so worth it. Ive been reminding myself in the most positive way, "you only get to be fat for 5 more months, 4 more months, ect" So I have been kind of trying to remind myself how serious and good this is for me.

We are on the same day! Whoop! And a day after Valentine's Day. No chocolate for us! aha That is exactly how I feel. Like, everything hits me at once. all the what ifs and everything, but then I'm like, am I kidding, ive wanted this my entire life.

yay! I'm so happy! February is a life changing month!

that is EXACTLY how i feel. like is this my life? Am i really gaining the luxury of becoming healthy at last? Ive struggled with this for so long, is this really happening to me? I can be normal like everyone around me? February surgery buddies! I'm so happy for you!

I have all the faith you will be there for her! My surgery is the day after yours! I'm so excited! @@becky1178 how are you feeling? How are things going for you!!

LADIES, CONGRATULATIONS! i'm sure you have the butterflies right now! Finally, the next chapter of your life is here! You can finally live the life you deserve!! Please please please keep me updated on everything as I will be having my surgery within the next few months!

Ah! Needed to hear this. Spoke with my bariatric coordinator and i found out i wont have the surgery till next year, so im feeling your pain with that. This post is very encouraging, thank you so much!

Hello! A bit about me, I'm 22, I have been overweight ever since I gained consciousness. (you know how its like you wake up one day and you're 14.) So about as far as I can remember, and according to pictures, even farther back, have i been obese. I'm 5"9. and 290lbs. I have PCOS in the worst way, and my doctor said that the testosterone cells are produced by fat, which I have a large quantity of. My insurance provider is FEPblue and from what I have read, as well as talked to the insurance company on the phone, it has wonderful coverage. I'm kind of terrified of my insurance coordinator, only because she seems very matter-of-fact and stressed out because she has a very hard job, and this whole matter is extremely sensitive and close to my heart and I find it scary to approach her and ask her things. So she gave me a sheet for a 3 month consecutive and 90 day doctor check in. But I had some out of town matters I had to attend to, so I got three dr visits in 90 days, but not consecutive months. I called my insurance and the lady said consecutive was not required. So I'm afraid that even though my insurance does not require it, my insurance coordinator will try to make me start all over and re-do the whole process because she doesn't want the insurance company to have any room to deny me. Also, my pcp..I like him, but deep down, part of me thinks he might not provide the accurate information to push this surgery along. I looked at the notes he has written online and he has brought up some things from when I was a minor that are troubling me. I don't know if he exactly wants me to have the surgery and I'm afraid he won't say the right things in order for the insurance to approve me. I don't know. I feel stressed out, and I'm losing sleep. and on top of all that, the financial part is stressing me as well because if I have the surgery by the end of this year, the insurance company will cover most of it because the deductible has already been met, but if I have the surgery in January then more out of pocket payment for me. Typing all this out has already made me feel better. But is there anyone who can offer some kind words of advice? i appreciate you taking the time to read this!

Oh you're almost there then! I'm so excited for you, and thank you. My PCP is the one doing my three month supervised diet though, and im nervous he will write something that the insurance company will not like. eeep but youre right. i wont worry thank you so much! and good luck!! Keep me updated!

Eeeep! Just a few more days! Congrats ladies!!!

oh gosh yes. i'm so thankful for this forum. fepblue seems to have amazing coverage. how long did it take for them to approve it once they received their packet?

oh my gosh, what a huge burden you have just lifted off my shoulders, i could not be happier, thank you so very much for this. I appreciate it so much. I hope I can get everything going smoothly. Its a huge step for me, and im ready to start living a life i deserve, and im so happy you got your surgery date! I hope it all goes very well for you! :')

Congrats! I wish you the best in the next section of your life!