skinny_minnie_wannabe

I transferred doctors and I had all of my documentation handed to me. I was being nosy. Thank you for the advice

Congrats! I'm currently waiting for my insurance to authorize my surgery. The office won't schedule until approval which has been difficult for me to deal with. I commend you for quitting smoking. You have your eye on the prize! I hope that you have a smooth surgery and good recovery. New year...brand new you! Take Care

I understand your frustration all to well. I began everything about 9 months ago. I did all of my testing a-z. I was scheduled for November but had an insurance issue. It was scheduled again for this month. A month before my scheduled surgery date I was notified that the surgeons were leaving. Basically I was out of luck. I transferred to another hospital. They were supposed to send my information in Monday. I made an emphasis on the fact that I had my surgery scheduled according to school break and my husbands schedule. They STILL haven't sent the information in and they will not schedule my surgery until they get a definite yes from the insurance. I'm so frustrated and I'm trying to have patience. I'm waiting for the possibility that I will have to appeal as well because I started out at 39.5 BMI and I have high cholesterol and GERD but no other qualifying commodities. I'm so frustrated. I think that we all go through these feelings because it is a loooonngg process. It is demanding and can be emotionally draining. We all want a release from our conditions and it often seems that our sense of urgency isn't on the same level as every one else. I guess things happen as they will. Keep strong girl! Hopefully we will both get our surgeries approved. Take care

I was scheduled for surgery for December 17th which was the beginning of my Christmas break. Unfortunately, I had to change dr's and there has been a delay. I'm currently waiting for my pre-auth and the surgeon does not schedule until auth has come through. I may have to take a few days off from school now. They said I will be in the hospital for two days which isn't bad but I'm concerned with my ability to recover and handle homework at the same time. I go to school online which is helpful but I'm still concerned. Did anyone else go through this?

Wow! Terrible grammar. You will have to excuse me ha.

It is funny (not literally) because I was just putting my clothes away and then I read this post. I'm currently waiting for my insurance approval and I'm a nervous wreck. I'm on an emotional roller-coaster. I'm trying to maintain faith that things will work out. When I start doubting things, I say "it will work out." Anyway, back to the clothes haha. I was putting my clothes away and thinking what am I going to wear once I lose weight?? Then I started to reflect on my clothes collection. Like you, I lost weight with some dedication. My depression and poor habits brought it back. (I also have been diagnosed with bipolar) I noticed that I have been in a "sweat pant rut." I was using them to workout. Now I sit around in them. It is very counterproductive. I realize that clothes can signify our our journeys in life. For us yo-yoers, we have gone up and down in sizes. Clothes remain dormant "just in case." I came to the point where I threw it all out accept for one pair of size 12s. I haven't worn them in about 7 years. I'm rambling now lol. As women I think we understand the depression of not fitting into clothes. I can't think of anything more empowering than taking those size 12s off of the shelf and fitting into them. I think that our situations make us enjoy the small things once again. Good luck!!

I'm currently waiting and I'm a nervous wreck. I have been calling the doctors office and the insurance every day. I'm being a bug but they don't seem to mind. Apparently the documents have been sent but BCBS IL says they don't see it. I'm worried about being denied because I started out at 39.5 BMI and I'm not sure if I meet the co-morbidity requirement. I have high cholesterol and asthma. I'm crossing my fingers that I will hear something tomorrow. What an intense experience!

Thank you for the pep talk

I think that I am going through the peak of pre-surgery anxiety. I'm concerned about everything. I'm worried that the insurance won't cover it, that I will fall behind in school, you name it, I've thought about it. I just need to breath!

I'm curious as to how many of us have been forced to "eat it all" as children. I learned that not eating was wasteful. It is a hard habit to break. One solution that I have found...use a smaller plate.

My doctor adjusts the diet according to BMI. It is all liquid though, actually Protein shakes. The norm is 2 weeks but he said I only have to do 2 days. The reason they do it is for multiple reasons. The diet allows your liver to shrink which allows better manipulation while the surgeon operated. Also, it prepares your body for the large change. I think that this is a physical and mental change. You are preparing your stomach and mind for a restricted diet. I could imagine that if this wasn't a requirement people would be eating the night before like they were on death row and ready for execution.

I'm currently waiting approval. I'm an anxious mess. My Dr.'s office won't schedule until I receive an official approval. I'm concerned because I'm in school and I was originally scheduled for Dec 17. I had to switch doctors (long story). What a frustrating situation. I'm just crossing my fingers and hoping for the best. Good luck!