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Hey everyone!

I only posted a couple times because I was terrified of jinxing myself before getting approval.

WELL, as of this morning I'm approved and have a surgery date!

Everything happened so fast! Even though sometimes it didn't feel like it..

I did research and lurked on these forums for a long, long time before I decided to start the journey.

Overweight for pretty much ever. My BMI is 38 and I've been told I "hold the weight well" hahaha. In MY mind I am in perfect shape..then I look in the mirror or see a picture and think UGH and get depressed.

I told my nutritionist besides the health reasons, I really want to buy awesome clothes. No joke. I want pants and skirts from Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, I want to wear button down tops without the risk of my chest busting out, and I want to wear amazing dresses.

I bought an awesome food processor and drink blender, lots of food from Amazon and getting my lists together for surgery. This site has been an amazing source of information.

My insurance is Blue Cross Blue Shield (I have Blue Cross Blue Choice open access with a $30 co-pay) I spent about $450 out of pocket but it was worth it. The sleep study is what cost the most since I hadn't met my deductible this year.

Since my #1 question at first was about approval and timeline I posted mine below.

September 2011 - First appointment with Surgeon.

October 2011 -Completed psych evaluation, sleep study & all pre-op/vitamin/nutrition classes needed.

October 11th, 2011 - Doctors office sent in all paperwork to insurance (BCBS of Maryland)

October 13th, 2011 10AM - Approved!!!!!!

October 24, 2011 - 1 week before surgery class at DR's office.

November 2, 2011 5:45AM -Surgery scheduled!

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Congrats Cupcake, I am 11 months out and loving it, any questions please feel free to ask, anything

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Congrats!! I am so happy for you!!! I was just like you one that "held the weight well" lol I never looked like what I weighed to other people.

Nov. 2nd is around the corner, keep us updated!

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Congrats! My surgery is scheduled for 11/14 so let's stay in touch to motivate each other :)

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Congratulations. You sound very excited. I hope you do well.

Hey everyone!

I only posted a couple times because I was terrified of jinxing myself before getting approval.

WELL, as of this morning I'm approved and have a surgery date!

Everything happened so fast! Even though sometimes it didn't feel like it..

I did research and lurked on these forums for a long, long time before I decided to start the journey.

Overweight for pretty much ever. My BMI is 38 and I've been told I "hold the weight well" hahaha. In MY mind I am in perfect shape..then I look in the mirror or see a picture and think UGH and get depressed.

I told my nutritionist besides the health reasons, I really want to buy awesome clothes. No joke. I want pants and skirts from Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, I want to wear button down tops without the risk of my chest busting out, and I want to wear amazing dresses.

I bought an awesome food processor and drink blender, lots of food from Amazon and getting my lists together for surgery. This site has been an amazing source of information.

My insurance is Blue Cross Blue Shield (I have Blue Cross Blue Choice open access with a $30 co-pay) I spent about $450 out of pocket but it was worth it. The sleep study is what cost the most since I hadn't met my deductible this year.

Since my #1 question at first was about approval and timeline I posted mine below.

September 2011 - First appointment with Surgeon.

October 2011 -Completed psych evaluation, sleep study & all pre-op/vitamin/nutrition classes needed.

October 11th, 2011 - Doctors office sent in all paperwork to insurance (BCBS of Maryland)

October 13th, 2011 10AM - Approved!!!!!!

October 24, 2011 - 1 week before surgery class at DR's office.

November 2, 2011 5:45AM -Surgery scheduled!

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I'm 28, female, banded 2 days ago. Good luck!!

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Welcome! I'm getting banded on November 9th, so we'll be November Bandsters together! Best Wishes!

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Thanks everyone!

Feel free to add me as a friend :)

I am one of those "in the closet bandsters" but you can find my Facebook and twitter via my blog sarcasticcupcake.com

Good luck to everyone!! 2 weeks from today. Wow.

Welcome! I'm getting banded on November 9th, so we'll be November Bandsters together! Best Wishes!

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Way to go, I am sjill getting through the appt, I have done 2 appt w, dr and 2 w/ nutritionist, i am getting excited. I liked what you saiad about people saying you wear the wieght well i get that alot, hope everything goes well, keep me posted

Hey everyone!

I only posted a couple times because I was terrified of jinxing myself before getting approval.

WELL, as of this morning I'm approved and have a surgery date!

Everything happened so fast! Even though sometimes it didn't feel like it..

I did research and lurked on these forums for a long, long time before I decided to start the journey.

Overweight for pretty much ever. My BMI is 38 and I've been told I "hold the weight well" hahaha. In MY mind I am in perfect shape..then I look in the mirror or see a picture and think UGH and get depressed.

I told my nutritionist besides the health reasons, I really want to buy awesome clothes. No joke. I want pants and skirts from Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, I want to wear button down tops without the risk of my chest busting out, and I want to wear amazing dresses.

I bought an awesome food processor and drink blender, lots of food from Amazon and getting my lists together for surgery. This site has been an amazing source of information.

My insurance is Blue Cross Blue Shield (I have Blue Cross Blue Choice open access with a $30 co-pay) I spent about $450 out of pocket but it was worth it. The sleep study is what cost the most since I hadn't met my deductible this year.

Since my #1 question at first was about approval and timeline I posted mine below.

September 2011 - First appointment with Surgeon.

October 2011 -Completed psych evaluation, sleep study & all pre-op/vitamin/nutrition classes needed.

October 11th, 2011 - Doctors office sent in all paperwork to insurance (BCBS of Maryland)

October 13th, 2011 10AM - Approved!!!!!!

October 24, 2011 - 1 week before surgery class at DR's office.

November 2, 2011 5:45AM -Surgery scheduled!

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Way to go, I am sjill getting through the appt, I have done 2 appt w, dr and 2 w/ nutritionist, i am getting excited. I liked what you saiad about people saying you wear the wieght well i get that alot, hope everything goes well, keep me posted

It will go by quickly, even though it doesn't feel like it all the time!

Good luck :)

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