southerngirl24

Well it looks as though my surgery date will be 8/1.I just wanted say hi and see if there was room for one more..:biggrin::scared2:

So I got my approval from UHC today. :scared2::biggrin::smile: I called to see if they had my file and she said it had been approved. I was shocked because every day last week they told me they did not have it. But that was the good news. My doc's office had a tenative date of 8/1 but the insurance company gave a date of 7/30 for the surgery.:w00t: How can they do that? I now have to try to scramble to get pre-op workup done before then. I also have to wait until either me or the doc's office get the approval letter to schedule Pre-op visits as they will not schedule me until they have an approval. I wanted this and it went quick but now I am getting a bit nerved up about having to rush around. Any thoughts on how to get the date changed? Thanks!

They have given me the auth # but the doc's office will not schedule the pre-op until they get the letter. I still am confused on how the insurance comapany can pick the date?:biggrin:

Mine was approved in 10 days. Submitted on 7/11 and appoved 7/21with UHC Choice.:biggrin:

This is a really good thread! I am going to try to put together some things to shift my focus to before my surgery. I am an emotional eater also and I have been trying to think about better ways to handle this besides eating when I am stressed.

And how do i get one of those really cool august allstars siggys? :biggrin:

Can i be added to the list? My date is 8/1.:biggrin:

April!! LMAO!! It did got pretty quick. They submitted my info on 7/11 and I got approved today, so I could not ask for a better outcome.:biggrin:

Thanks! I am so happy but feeling rushed now. I just found out UHC has set a date for 7/30 for the surgery. That gives me almost no time to do pre-op and no time for pre-op tests. :eek:

Been there and it sucks. I am sorry that you had to experience that.

Thanks! I live in SW Houston. I did send you a pm.:ohmy:

So I have been calling the insurance company all damn week and they still keep saying that the do not have my info!:smile::cursing::sad: So I will keep it going this week. I have also lost 8 pounds this week and that was a bonus.:tongue2:

So I have been calling the insurance company all damn week and they still keep saying that the do not have my info!:cursing: So I will keep it going this week. I have also lost 8 pounds this week and that was a bonus.:tongue2:

I plan on having a TT and a lift and implants if needed after I lose the weight. So yes I would definitely have them done!:ohmy:

Wow! I am really surprised to see the thread still going. There have been times when I felt so very alone in this struggle and thought no one could relate.:blushing::frown: But there will a day soon when we can all we be taking another step to control this. I look forward to that day!:ohmy:

Good For both of you guys! It makes it so much easier when you have their support. My husband was concerned at first. He had a lot of questions. We researched the procedure and watched the video on youtube. He also went with me to the diagnostic and had a list of questions himself. LOL. Now we are in this together and waiting to get approved. :biggrin2:

This lists had so many things on it that I can relate to. So I can dance without folks thinking " Dang she can dance for a big girl!"

I will not miss: Thighs rubbing and the awkard move to unstick my pants:scared2: Not being able to tie my shoes without an act of Congress:thumbup: Having to shop at only Lane Bryant or the "plus " section that is only two racks!:mad: Paying more for my panties vs the stick think girls Not being able to cross my legs when I wear a dress Being the nice,cute but fat girl:frown: I could keep this list going on and on.....

I'm here. Representing the H-Town ( Houston) Born ans Raised!

I look forward to running again. I want to feel the freedom I used to feel. Now I can barely jog without huffing and puffing. I want to wear "cute" clothes. I am really a hippie sort of by nature but I want to wear those cute dresses that everyone else can wear and it not look like a tent.

Thanks! How are feeling today? I read the second and third days can be a bit rough.

One of my pictures after my son was a year old looks as though I was still pregnant!:cool2::smile::smile: When I saw that I knew I had to do something. I did Atkins for 10 months and lost 80 pounds but I have gained it all back. I look forward to taking pictures again.

:cool2: That is great news!

I want to be like you when I grow up! LOL! I hope your approval comes soon!

Good for you! I hope your recovery is a smooth one. Be sure to rest and take it easy.