MsDownToMe 2 Posted May 26, 2011 Okay, so I am new here and wanted to give a quick synopsis about me to introduce myself. Hello to all! I am a 34 year young female in the process of waiting for a decision from my insurance company regarding my sleeve surgery. Info was submitted by surgeon on 5/24/11. I live in south Florida and my surgeon is Dr. Wizman. I have been overweight since I was approximately 21 and obese-morbidly obese since my mid twenties. My BMI at this stage is 43 :embaressed_smile: , but I am hoping to change that really soon!! Well, that's all for now-just really glad I found this site......I am gonna go nuts during this wait!!! Pray for me!!:amen: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wishes 125 Posted May 26, 2011 I hope you hear something soon. I will be crossing my fingers for you that you get an approval. Good luck and welcome to the forum! This is a great place to ask questions and find support, so ever be afraid to ask questions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nancy Rivers 24 Posted May 26, 2011 I hope you get your approval soon. Good luck and welcome to the forums. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MsDownToMe 2 Posted June 2, 2011 Happy Happy Joy Joy and Thank You Lord!!! :teeth_smile: :shades_smile: I have my date!!! I will be sleeved on July 5th and I am super duper excited!! :wink_smile: :thumbs_up: Here are my details: My insurance:BCBS PPO of Florida (Empire) is covering the surgery at 90% since I have met my deductible. So, out-of-pocket cost for me is going to total $650 ($500 Surgeon's Fee and $150 co-pay). I am having bloodwork done by my PCP, a chest X-ray, and EKG. Following these tests I have to get a letter of surgical clearance from my PCP, then I am good to go. Approximately 2 weeks prior to surgery I am required to be on a specialized diet which is 5 Protein Drinks a day and 1 "Lean and Green Meal' (Protein and Veggies only) and drink plenty of Water.< /span> I can't believe this is really going to happen!! :clap2: I have a couple questions for those of you who have been through this: where can I get Protein samples, and which ones are best?? Any feedback or advice is appreciated so much!!:cheer2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
