Submitting to insuance tomorrow!

[cdunn 45]

I started my journey on Aug. 7, 2013. I finished up all my requirements for my insurance today and my doctor's office will be submitting to insurance tomorrow! They are telling me that I should be sleeved sometime around Thanksgiving of this year! When I first started 3 months seemed like forever... now I wonder if it's enough time to make all the changes necessary before surgery. I'm excited but also feeling very nervous and scared too. I want to lose weight and be healthier but on the other hand I'm afraid to go out of my comfort zone- if that makes sense?!?! So fingers are crossed and praying for approval!

[nomytx 76]

I started my journey on Aug. 7' date=' 2013. I finished up all my requirements for my insurance today and my doctor's office will be submitting to insurance tomorrow! They are telling me that I should be sleeved sometime around Thanksgiving of this year! When I first started 3 months seemed like forever... now I wonder if it's enough time to make all the changes necessary before surgery. I'm excited but also feeling very nervous and scared too. I want to lose weight and be healthier but on the other hand I'm afraid to go out of my comfort zone- if that makes sense?!?! So fingers are crossed and praying for approval![/quote']

I will be praying with you for approval. I had my surgery on August 7, 2013. I was too having mixed feelings as the days drew closer. I was in denial the first two days. But it was the best decision I have made. I Celebrate my 2months post-op today.

[cdunn 45]

Thank you and good luck to you!

[cranberryridge 15]

I started my journey on Aug. 7' date=' 2013. I finished up all my requirements for my insurance today and my doctor's office will be submitting to insurance tomorrow! They are telling me that I should be sleeved sometime around Thanksgiving of this year! When I first started 3 months seemed like forever... now I wonder if it's enough time to make all the changes necessary before surgery. I'm excited but also feeling very nervous and scared too. I want to lose weight and be healthier but on the other hand I'm afraid to go out of my comfort zone- if that makes sense?!?! So fingers are crossed and praying for approval![/quote']

My paperwork was submitted yesterday. Insurance said decision should be 15 days or less.

[cdunn 45]

Keep me updated and good luck to you! Do you have any idea when your surgery will be if it's approved?

[cranberryridge 15]

Have u had the surgery?

When I talked to insurance today they said turn around time for decisions is 15 days or less. The WLS program told me once it is approved I have to attend a 3 hour pre op class. They have been scheduling those once a week. After the class I can schedule my appointment with the surgeon and then I will schedule surgery. I am thinking maybe in November. thanks!

[cdunn 45]

My paperwork was just submitted earlier this week. The nurse told me my surgery should be in Nov. or early Dec. I also have to take a pre op class as well. My surgeon requires everyone to do a 2 week liquid diet before surgery to shrink the liver. I started Aug. 7th and I have been on a 1400-1600 calorie diet and I'm down 12lbs so far! I'm excited to start dropping some major weight!!!

[cranberryridge 15]

Sounds like your surgeon is on the same plan that mine is in!.. Good luck !

[skikyd 165]

I started my journey on Aug. 7' date=' 2013. I finished up all my requirements for my insurance today and my doctor's office will be submitting to insurance tomorrow! They are telling me that I should be sleeved sometime around Thanksgiving of this year! When I first started 3 months seemed like forever... now I wonder if it's enough time to make all the changes necessary before surgery. I'm excited but also feeling very nervous and scared too. I want to lose weight and be healthier but on the other hand I'm afraid to go out of my comfort zone- if that makes sense?!?! So fingers are crossed and praying for approval![/quote']

Cdunn

My insurance required a 6 month ( minimum) program. It took 2 months

To get into it.

Boy was I irked.

But lookig back on it... It worked out . It gave me 8-9 months to get my mind right. I lost 40 # Pre -op.

And I was on my way.

Just saying.