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Thanks Tren! I'm just anxious...I can't wait for this journey to begin, BUT I think the 6 months is a good thing. I've been over weight FOREVER, so what's a few more months!? :thumbup: It's going to prepare me for the road ahead of me. It will be here before I know it. Thanks for the words of encouragment! How are you feeling??? You seem to be doing VERY well!! Keep up the good work! :thumbdown:

I have Cigna and they cover 90% of everything...hopefully your surgeon takes them. I don't see it being a problem.

Right now is the BEST time to book a trip, they are offering really great deals - which include staying right in side the park resorts, tickets to the parks and meal plans! Meal plans are GREAT for families!! I work for ESPN which is owned by Disney - I'm lucky I get really good perks. I'm actually going in to Oct - can't wait. We stay in the value resorts - and I love them. Cheap! The way I see it - you are never in your room. wdwinfo.com is a great site as well.

My appointments got changed on me AGAIN...getting a little annoyed at the moment. But EVERYTHING should be done by the 15th of Oct. Then I just start my diet from there. Tren I hope that all went well with the surgery!! Wishing you a speedy recovery!!!

Hi Hilary, You look fantastic!! Way to go!!! Can't wait to look as good as you soon!! :mad:)

You look absolutely amazing!! Very much of an inspiration to me!! I can't wait to be where you are today! Keep up the GREAT work!!!

Good luck Tren!!! Hope that everything goes well!!! Wishing you a speedy recovery! Let us know how everything goes. :mad:

Thanks everyone for your help. That makes me feel better! I'm looking forward to working with a nutritionist again and get prepared for this life change.

Welcome!! I'm in the same boat, rowing down the same "fat" river as well. Good luck with CIGNA, I have them and I have to work with a nutritionist for 6 months...its required. It stinks, BUT I think it's good in a way, it will help prepare me for such a HUGE life change!! Best of luck to you!!

Good question, I too have CIGNA will be starting with my nutritionist as well, I hope someone out there has an answer for us. :biggrin:)

Thank you )

OMG I've been wondering the same things...its going to be so WEIRD. I can't even imagine what I will look like, let alone how GREAT I will feel!! I'm getting so anxious, but I still have a few months ahead of me. I can't WAIT!! We are all going to look and feel AMAZING!!! Watch out world here we come!! :thumbup:

Same here, with CIGNA I have to work with a nutritionist for 6 months, will be finished with all other appointments: pulmonary, cardiologist, and pshyc. I see my nutritionist in Oct...which stinks, I was hoping to get in there sooner. But it does take time...which could be a good thing. Good luck!

Thank you! I'm nervous about all this but very excited!! I've tried everything and I'm hoping that this tool will help me!! I have to wait 6 months to get my surgery because CIGNA requires a 6 month supervised nutrition program. But that's ok...it will give me time to prepare. ) Keep in touch!! Dr. Shady Macaron ) He's awesome...very nice and very helpful, he works out of St. Mary's Hospital.

Hello aidansmommy - My surgeon is Dr. Macaron. He's GREAT and he's located right in Middlebury, just before Maples Resturant. Good luck and it's nice to know that there is someone else in Naugy with me!

Thanks Tren. I'm sure it will be here for I know it. I'm so excited and this is something I can't wait for! I'm ready to change my life and be more healthy and feel better! I acutally have my Pulmonary exam tomorrow...what do I need to know?? Can anyone help me?

You look fantastic!!! Very much an inspiration!

Hello I'm Kristy from Naugatuck, CT...I've only just begun my journey. I have to do a 6 month program for CIGNA. Boo! But that's fine, its all going to be worth it in the end! Very excited and congrats to all!

I'm in the process now... Cardiologist, pulmonologist, psychologist, and nutritionist. Already had blood work done.

I have Cigna insurance and I just started this whole process. I have to do a 6 month evaluation with a nutritionist first before my surgeon will submit everthing. I will be getting everything done that I'm required to in the next month...hoping this won't feel like FOREVER! I've only told a few people...my parents, close friends and my boss and nurse at work. Best of luck to you!

Best of luck to you!

Good luck!!! :sad:)

Hi Mike, Welcome! I'm in the beginning stages also, I meet with my surgeon today at 3:30...very excited,anxious, and nervous. BUT I know that this is something that I know will make my life better! Best of luck to you! )

Thank you Unforgettable. I'm definitely nervous...but very hopeful! :biggrin: