Fabulous February!

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February 20th in Virginia. I also did not have to wait. I am curious what factors play into the quick decisions v. several appeals. My blood work came back great' date=' my heart is wonderful (in fact I just had a surgery un-related and I did great). Other than the obvious BMI of 41 and having never been overweight before having kids, I have a joint issue (too many sports over the years--knees) and was diagnosed with cancer that was recently surgically removed. I had the surgery the day after Christmas (hysterectomy) and was up and running a few days later. Obesity is one of many causes related to cancer. I had already begun researching WLS before I found out about the cancer so when I found out obesity contributes to it, I was no longer on the fence about doing WLS. My insurance pre approval was submitted on 1/22 and approved on 1/24. But I read about people who have more serious circumstances than I and its awful to hear how many times or how long people have to wait to get approval. I have BCBS with the Federal Government. I wonder if some delay is related to which insurance someone has or if joint and cancer were enough to be approved so quickly. Thoughts?

10 days to go! [/quote']

BCBS federal is about the easiest insurance to work with and one of the very few that will approve WLS over night....you got really really lucky with your coverage!!! We joke at the clinic I work at, last time I married for love and got screwed over, next time I'm marrying for blue cross federal! And welcome to the group!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6

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Welcome wrench!!!

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HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Just under 24 hours to go!!!! So very anxious!!!

HW 312, pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 255, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 241.6

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Gotcha added foranewme and gra5u5!!!! Welcome!!!

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HW 312' date=' pre-op (lap-band) 294, pre-op (RNY) 251, surgery date 2/11/13, goal weight 154, current weight 251[/quote']

Hi there please add me for surgery Feb 19

[gra5u5 30]

Started the preop diet on Friday. So far so good. Put up 17 cups of homemade chicken broth and 10 cups of homemade pureed veggie Soup for the recovery time. Planted broccoli, spinach, and lettuce which should be ready in 60 days in time to make smoothies. I'm counting down to the 19th. Can't hardly wait!

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February 20th!

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Good luck to the five I us who are up tomorrow!!! I'll try to drop y'all a line tomorrow when I can but as you can imagine, I probably won't be around much for a few.....plus I'm a wimp on pain meds and will likely be sleeping a whole lot!!! Feel free to update the list if any new comers come along!!!

See ya in the flip side!!! (Holy cow, it's really tomorrow!!!! Yay!!!!)

Prayers with you all

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[sassy14 178]

Good luck everyone who is on for surgery tomorrow. Saying a prayer for you all and looking forward to hearing from you.

[vachick64 32]

February 20th in Virginia. I also did not have to wait. I am curious what factors play into the quick decisions v. several appeals. My blood work came back great' date=' my heart is wonderful (in fact I just had a surgery un-related and I did great). Other than the obvious BMI of 41 and having never been overweight before having kids, I have a joint issue (too many sports over the years--knees) and was diagnosed with cancer that was recently surgically removed. I had the surgery the day after Christmas (hysterectomy) and was up and running a few days later. Obesity is one of many causes related to cancer. I had already begun researching WLS before I found out about the cancer so when I found out obesity contributes to it, I was no longer on the fence about doing WLS. My insurance pre approval was submitted on 1/22 and approved on 1/24. But I read about people who have more serious circumstances than I and its awful to hear how many times or how long people have to wait to get approval. I have BCBS with the Federal Government. I wonder if some delay is related to which insurance someone has or if joint and cancer were enough to be approved so quickly. Thoughts?

10 days to go![/quote']

Where are you in VA? Who is doing your surgery?

[choosethewrench 1]

I am in Vienna. Dr. Fitzer is my surgeon.

[Winter84 35]

Having my surgery on February 11. I'm excited but very nervous!

Best wishes tomorrow, nervous is very normal.... I will keep you in prayers for a speedy recovery.

[Spunkielor 5]

Good luck to all the feb 11ths...I hope you all feel as well as I have 4 days out!!

[SoccerMomma73 1,867]

Good luck to all the feb 11ths...I hope you all feel as well as I have 4 days out!!

Me too!!!!