Any March Sleevers?

[reneetrom 31]

having my surgery March 21st!!!!

[tpietrowski 102]

March 14th here!!!!!

[rxtine 20]

Me too. My surgery is 3/14... Congrats

That's exciting! I can't schedule until the approval! Nervous?

[toya7876 21]

March 8 2013

[Mommielissa06 1]

Iam having the surgery March 7th! No issues with insurance approval at all! Has been a great experience overall! All testing is done! Just have to have my finally PCP appt at the end of feb. and see my surgeon the 27th of Feb and Iam good to go! I have about 80 lbs to lose so iam hoping it all goes well!

[onelessfatgirl 103]

I'm fortunate that we have a third party patient advocacy program that's separate from our insurance but acts as sort of a middle man; explaining benefits, procedures, a 24 hr rn, etc, etc. My advocate and assigned rn have been so helpful. The rn has called to check in on how I'm getting on in the process every few weeks. She answers any questions I have and talks to me about all sorts of health/lifestyle related issues my family may be concerned with. So far I've been checking off the pre-op requirements at a fairly steady pace. This week I've had nothing to do and the next thing I have to get done isn't until the 30th. The more time passes, the more room my nerves have to grow. It's so strange to me to be both terrified and extremely excited. Reminds me of my first pregnancy. Anyone else wishing March world hurry up already?

[rxtine 20]

I'm fortunate that we have a third party patient advocacy program that's separate from our insurance but acts as sort of a middle man; explaining benefits' date=' procedures, a 24 hr rn, etc, etc. My advocate and assigned rn have been so helpful. The rn has called to check in on how I'm getting on in the process every few weeks. She answers any questions I have and talks to me about all sorts of health/lifestyle related issues my family may be concerned with. So far I've been checking off the pre-op requirements at a fairly steady pace. This week I've had nothing to do and the next thing I have to get done isn't until the 30th. The more time passes, the more room my nerves have to grow. It's so strange to me to be both terrified and extremely excited. Reminds me of my first pregnancy. Anyone else wishing March world hurry up already?[/quote']

Hey girl! I'm in the same spot. I like being able to check off my required things but when all wee can do is wait. I wish it would just happen! However I'm nervous!

[Nicole 2013 44]

Mine is March 20th super excited scared and nervous

[GrannyGoes4it 10]

Hi, I am not sure if I will be the middle of March or 1st of April. I am in the process of getting everything done and the last classes that are require will be at the very 1st of March. Once I get all the medical requirements finished I will try to get them to set an actually date. Enjoyed reading all your comments.

[cas 6]

Congrats to everyone...waiting for ins approval, so glad to hear that so many have not has issues with their insurance...gives me HOPE! And, Granniegoforit....this Nana is onboard too! lol

[futuresleever 44]

I am waiting on insurance approval, paperwork was submitted on Wednesday.

[cas 6]

Yay! Good luck! Prayers your way for positive and quick outcome!

[futuresleever 44]

I called anthem and my paperwork was not in the system I will call on next week

[jenniferg 7]

Yes! I'm am scheduled for 3/7. I am nervous time seems to be flying. I'm waiting for approval do I am hoping that I get cleared soon to be able to go on with the surgery. I have to start the protien shakes on 12/21 and in afraid i will not be able to do it. I won't be able to eat anything and I don't know if I will make it. How did everyone else do it?

[Courtney 12]

Congrats Jennifer! I'm scheduled for 3/8 but I begin my Protein Shakes on 2/15. You can do it! Just keep reminding yourself of what a hugely positive thing you're doing for yourself...these two weeks pre-op are just the beginning of a new life for you! A lot of us are going to be prepping right alongside you - we're here for support!