Pre-op requirements ... Long..

[PatriotsFan28 29]

So I've been reading some posts and I'm a bit jealous. I see some only need like a 3 day liquid diet or low calorie meals. I wish lol.. I also have Anthem BCBS, but it's the program that I'm in that requires so much. I guess it's not a bad thing. Anyway here is my story. My entire journey started in August of 2012. I am required to do 4 meetings. 1 which was informational and handed out all the info you needed to make your decision. 1 meeting a month for 3 months which are educational and we have guest speakers that have had different surgeries. But mostly those meetings are repetitive. During that time and in order to proceed, you are required to have a physical, certain blood work, EKG, 2 session psych eval, letter of medical necessity, and lose and maintain 10lbs before you get onto the next step. Once you get that done you get your appts that lead you to surgery. You get an ultrasound, upper GI, nutritionist visit, nurse visit, and finally a visit with the surgeon! Which I have on Thursday! Yay! Then within 48 hours you get a call about your surgery! One more pre-op appt at the hospital for preregistration and then 2 weeks before surgery a liquid diet or phase 2 diet. I'm just glad I only have a few things left to do besides WAIT, and WORRY! Ahhhh lol. I still can't believe this is all starting to feel very real!

[banditchic 83]

It's all so worth it. You're almost there! Best wishes in your journey