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Sonja    16

Sonja
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I got approval for the surgery from BCBS North Carolina!!!!!!!!!!!!!! cheer2.gif

I am SO FREAKING EXCITED!! This is ALL going to be REAL now & not just "if insurance approves me".

I called my insurance company directly & they told me that I was approved. I haven't heard from Dr. Pirrello's office, so not sure about my date... but I am hoping for Nov. 23rd. (day before Thanksgiving... how symbolic!)

SO glad I found this site! I think I am a lot less anxious than I was a few weeks ago, before reading all of your stories. Now I am just ready to get going on the rest of my life!

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,282

LilMissDiva Irene
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That is great, CONGRATS!!! Next step is the SLEEVE!!!

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sleeve 4 me    910

sleeve 4 me
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WHOO HOO!!!

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peacequeen    434

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Congrats! I can't wait till I'm approved,,that will relieve alot of stress.

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LindaS    316

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Congrats on being approved! It had to be nerve wracking waiting to hear even if it is a short period. I know when I first decided to do this surgery, I didn't even know if it was covered by my insurance. I was so worried that it wouldn't be. I was so excited about the surgery and reading all of the amazing stories on this board, and I was going to be devastated if it wasn't covered. Luckily for me, it was covered, and I didn't even need preapproval as long as I met the requirements and did the things like a psych evaluation and nutritionist consult.

Monday, I made an appointment to meet with a personal trainer. The cost was included in my surgery costs. I'm hoping she can help me develop a workout plan now that I'm all healed up. :)

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christin    54

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Awesome for you! Great Thanksgiving gift to yourself! :)

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cludgie    81

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Congratulations, its the best thing I ever did, hope it is for you too!

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LilMissDiva Irene    3,282

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Wheeeee! Surgery is scheduled for Nov 23!! I am so stoked!!!

Yayyy!!! Turkey broth for T-Giving!! Instead of gaining like everyone else around you, you will be dropping serious pounds this Holiday season! :D

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Go To Topic Listing PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

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    • cryoder22

      cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
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      1. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

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    • BetterLeah

      BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
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      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
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      1. NeonRaven8919

        NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
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