Waiting, Waiting And Still Waiting HuuuuuH

[Patiently Awaiting 12]

Hello my name Bandits!! My name is Chaundra. I started this journey in Feb 2013. I have cigna and they required a 4 months visit plus the addition testing. My paperwork was finally turned in June 18th to the insurance and i have been playing the waiting game every since. I have called everyday to check the status lol. Yesterday was teh first day the status changed to pending need associate assistance. And of course they tell me they have up until 30 days and will hear something no later then next week.

[Patiently Awaiting 12]

Sorry i meant to say hello bandits!!

[2muchfun 8,927]

It's awful to have to wait to get your rocket launched! I know.

[Mcrutchky 30]

Hi! My paperwork was sent to BcBs on the 21st. Still waiting too. I hope you hear something soon!

[Patiently Awaiting 12]

Hi Mcrutchky! Have you heard anything from the insurance? The finally approved me on the 15th!! I am so excited and surgery date is 7/31!! I have been on this liquid diet and it sucks!!

[stephwellman 131]

Yes this pre-op diet does suck I'm on my 8th day with 20 days left:( but if I don't stick to my diet my surgeon will cancel my surgery.... Good luck and stay strong!!

[Patiently Awaiting 12]

Wow 20 days left!! How much do you have to lose before surgery? My doctor required 10 pounds lose on the 2 wk diet.

[stephwellman 131]

Mine requires at least 15 pounds lost. I'm over 400lbs (tear) and I've been over weight all my life so they want to be sure my liver shrinks. And I'm about to die I'm tired of these damn shakes!

[Patiently Awaiting 12]

Oh ok, well I know how you feel about the shakes and Its all a mind thing. Just think about the out come once its all over. And I have been exercising when i can just to get a few steps ahead. Well I wish you the best! i will keep you posted on my surgery...

[stephwellman 131]

OK thank you I'd like that since I'm right behind you my date is August 12th

[Mcrutchky 30]

Patiently Awaiting, I know I forgot to post it but Iwas banded yesterday. You are going to do great! I am sore but it was not as bad as I thought it might be. Invest in a large heating pad from Walgreens or someplace like it. It has helped a lot!

[stephwellman 131]

Aww congrats you got banded early?

[Patiently Awaiting 12]

That is great Mcrutchky!! I am glad you are banded and doing well. Keep me posted. I have less than a week now for my band :-)