This day ROCKS because....

[Sonja 16]

I got approval for the surgery from BCBS North Carolina!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

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

[scorp2413 0]

I got approved today too from BCBS! Congrats!

[sleeve 4 me 910]

WHOO HOO!!!

[peacequeen 434]

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

[KellyL 173]

That does indeed ROCK!!! Congratulations!!

:rockon:

[longer-life 139]

That does indeed ROCK!!! Congratulations!!

:rockon:

LOL........Congratulations!

[Driver Deb 10]

Yay !!! Happy Birthday and merry christmas all on Oct. 4 !!!

[Felicia 28]

Congrats!!!! I am so excited for you!!!

[SmokyMtnGal2011 10]

YOU WILL SOON BE ON THE LOSER BENCH WELCOME BEST WISHES

[LindaS 316]

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.

[Sonja 16]

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

[christin 54]

Awesome for you! Great Thanksgiving gift to yourself!

[cludgie 81]

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

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

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!