The wait for surgery is mentally killing me.

[lyndeeboo 68]

The wait for surgery/approval is killing me!

I’m in the process of qualifying for surgery through my husband’s insurance. They require you to go through 4 months of monitoring and nutrition counseling prior to approval. I went to my first appt Jan 3^rd which would put my surgery the first part of May should everything fall right.

At my first appt I asked my patient care advocate if I needed to start trying to get in to shape (walking, eating better, etc) prior to surgery. She said that no, I needed to actually not do ANYTHING, that I needed to try to stay the same weight and not fluctuate at all because the insurance company will be watching my number to see that I can’t lose weight and keep it off on my own. She said it’s very important to NOT try to lose weight right now.

I know that you would think I would be excited – it’s like a free, eat-what-you-want card, right?!?! Well I’m having a hard time with it. I finally have gotten to a point mentally where I WANT this surgery for my HEALTH. I want this surgery so I can get in better shape and run. I want to be able to walk without not being able to breathe. The thought of having to wait until April-May before I can focus on this new, healthy “Me” is really harder than I thought. I’m finding myself making healthier choices on my own…not eating until I’m ready to pop. Not choosing a second helping of something. You would think I’d be proud of myself…and I AM! But my silly little BIG number on my scale is starting to creep down…not cool for insurance purposes!

I’ve been here before - SO motivated to succeed. Actually CRAVING exercise and healthy food, actually WANTING to make better choices…only to lose my willpower in a few short weeks. I am SO tired of this yo-yo and am just ready for the new me…like, YESTERDAY

[Hdollman 70]

Hang in there...and be happy your insurance is paying......I'm paying the entire thing out of pocket It'll happened, stay focused and keep the bigger picture in mind.....

[lyndeeboo 68]

Hang in there...and be happy your insurance is paying......I'm paying the entire thing out of pocket It'll happened, stay focused and keep the bigger picture in mind.....

Oh you're SO right that I have insurance...I meant to put that in my original post..that I was at least grateful for insurance..I guess I just let my fingers type faster than my brain

I AM grateful for insurance and HOPE that they will approve the surgery (won't know until I've completed the 4 months). I have fears that they won't, but I'm still sticking to the plan. My primary insurance absolutely will NOT cover it, so I had my husband add me to his (at $156 a month - ugh!) so my hope is that after I do what they say I must do they won't snake out and deny me since i already have 'other' coverage.

I AM grateful for the chance to get to have insurance to assist with the cost -- 100% grateful!!!

I am just SO ready to get the show on the road

[Hdollman 70]

I hear ya with the show on the road, hahaha I'm 2 weeks 4 days away.....

If the insurance doesn't cover it, try to get a loan to pay for it out of pocket.....that's what my husband and I did. So I was struggling initially, with the further debt I'm putting on us, rather than the surgery itself. My husband said, if he wanted to new Harley, I would encourage him to buy it....so he said for me to consider this "my harley"....hahahah, what a good analogy.

Keep posting!

[lyndeeboo 68]

Wooohoo you're almost there! I like his analogy of a new Harley..and how sexy you'll be on the back of that new Harley when you get to your happy place

Good luck with your surgery. I bet now that you have a date the wait is even more hard...like a kid the night before Christmas

[ErinSue2000 48]

I am not sure that paying out of pocket wouldn't be cheaper than your insurance cost per month some doctors have payment plans I would check it out and it might speed up your surgery!