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Okay....so I was really pissed at my insurance company today and I let them know it. My doctor submitted the paper work 04/27 and insurance approved it 04/29...why haven't either of us received the letter? I have talked to the insurance company 6 times trying to get them to send the letter and each time they say they are doing that day. So today I wanted to know why they keep lying to me. The insurance lady at the doctor's office is wondering the same thing. So after a long amount of time on the phone...I received another promise to get it in the mail. This is why I'm pissed...my tentative date for surgery is June 29th. But if they would have done their job and sent my paperwork back when they approved it I could have had my date moved forward. I used to like my insurance company. Now they just piss me off.

My doctor's website suggested making a goal or vision board. I finally created on with the goal of every 25 lbs. 1. I want to represent the university that I work for better as I travel the country. 2. I saw a wonderful one piece swimsuit made by spanx that I would like to wear. I haven't put one on in 7-8 years. 3. I will use bike riding to get back to a better and healthier body. 4. I also picked out a nice little top that I can wear when I lose 50 lbs. 5. I feel sexy on the inside now...but I also want to feel sexy on the outside as well.:thumbup: 6. For whatever reason...there is a bottle of Patron on my poster!?!?!?!

This has been a very long Thursday!!! And I'm so happy it's over. I still haven't told my mother that I'm going through with this process. My daughter finally knows and she thinks it's cool. I've had so many other surgeries that this doesn't even phase her. I'm going to bed early tonight. Just to be fresh for Friday. Goodnight!!!

The last two days have been busy. But coming home is really nice. My daughter is coming up on her 16th birthday and we have no plans. Always thinking about surgery. I'm an athlete and have had many surgeries and injuries. Everyone seems to think thqt I'll be miserable. I have a few doctors that have learned differently. As an athlete and a mother...I've had to keep going through alot of pain. Once I get my weight off, it'll be so much easier to run again.

How was your weekend? SInce this was a busy weekend, I didn't get the chance to vent about my Friday. I've met all the requirements for my insurance company and was approved over a month ago. They have said over and over again that they would send the letter to the surgical center where I am to have surgery. So Friday when I called they said it again--> "We'll mail it today". I reminded them that they have said this a number of times. Since the office that is sending the letter is right down the street from my office...perhaps I should just stop by and pick it up. Is it really that hard for them to get the info out. Anyway...how was your weekend of celebration?

Today went by quickly which is nice cause it seems like all I'm doing is waiting until that time to have surgery. I'm always thinking about how I've been preparing my self for this for almost two years. I had to go low carb for my insulin and it has really been easy. I've never been a fan of bread and I am able to easily go without Pasta and rice. I found a great meal at TGI Fridays that is low carb. It has spicy shrimp on a cabob and brocoli...can't remember the name of the dinner but it was great and only 12 carbs.

It's Tuesday!!! How is the week going? Anything new? I had a very boring day. Talked to the doctors office and they have gotten the okay from insurance on the phone, but are waiting for the letter to come. Well the letter still hasn't come. We both called the insurance company last week and they said they would send it. I volunteer at the court house on Tuesday night...so that's where I'm on my way to now. You all keep plugging away no matter where you are in this process. Karla

Okay, so i talked to the insurance company two weeks ago and was told of the approval and auth code for the approval. But they left a voice message at the doctors office of the okay to go ahead. Of course I had to contact the insurance company and get on them. The temporary date is 06/29/2010, but most likely this will get moved up. But at least I have a date set!!!!:thumbup:

I spoke to my insurance company 2 weeks ago and they said it was approved. The psych and nutrition eval have been completed. I've also been living a low carb lifestyle for two years now. But for whatever reason the insurance hasn't contacted the surgeon yet. I was hoping for a May date, but it's looking like a June date. I have various activities and will be traveling starting in September. If they don't get this done soon, I will have to wait until after Thanksgiving. I really would prefer not to go through all those flights with this additional weight.:thumbup:

A couple of years ago when I first started thinking about it, I let my mother know. I've made alot of lifestyle changes since then but she has no idea that I've started the process. I just told my daughter and she thought it was cool. I have a few co-workers that know, one of them has already had hers done a year ago. So what it comes down to is...the family really has no clue and we're getting ready to schedule my surgery. I think I'll tell my mother the week before she has to take me for the surgery, Why haven't I told anyone? Don't want to be bothered with the questions!!!