Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Recommended Posts

Hi Fellow Sleevers! :D

I got my surgery date! I am so happy and a little nervous all at once,

My paperwork was submitted this morning and by this afternoon I was on the phone with the surgeon’s office hearing the nurse tell me that my surgery has been approved and I need to schedule my surgery. I think I am still in shock that it was this quick, I had prepared myself to wait patiently for the 2 weeks that it could take, never imagining that it would be a few hours. This totally makes up for all of the sleep study hoo-hah that I went thru last week.. for sure!

I was hoping for a November date and my wish was granted, my life changes for the good on 11/21.

My preadmin date is 11/6 and then I get to start my 2 week diet on 11/7. I am so ready for this, I am sitting here with the biggest smile on my face, just knowing that the surgery got approved, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of my chest!

I just had to share with someone other than my wonderful supporting husband. Since I have not told anybody else about my decision to have WLS. I was waiting for the approval to come in. Now I get to tell who I want, only positive thoughts are going to be accepted by this girl :wub:

Thanks for listening and good luck to everyone waiting for that approval phone call!!!

~Heather

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Fellow Sleevers! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> I got my surgery date! I am so happy and a little nervous all at once' date=' My paperwork was submitted this morning and by this afternoon I was on the phone with the surgeon’s office hearing the nurse tell me that my surgery has been approved and I need to schedule my surgery. I think I am still in shock that it was this quick, I had prepared myself to wait patiently for the 2 weeks that it could take, never imagining that it would be a few hours. This totally makes up for all of the sleep study hoo-hah that I went thru last week.. for sure! I was hoping for a November date and my wish was granted, my life changes for the good on 11/21. My preadmin date is 11/6 and then I get to start my 2 week diet on 11/7. I am so ready for this, I am sitting here with the biggest smile on my face, just knowing that the surgery got approved, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of my chest! I just had to share with someone other than my wonderful supporting husband. Since I have not told anybody else about my decision to have WLS. I was waiting for the approval to come in. Now I get to tell who I want, only positive thoughts are going to be accepted by this girl <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub:' /> Thanks for listening and good luck to everyone waiting for that approval phone call!!! ~Heather [/quote']

That is great. Today was my nutrition consult which was the last thing I needed before the dr. Would submit my ppwk. I am anxiously awaiting an approval. I am hoping to get sleeved in December.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congrats!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Fellow Sleevers! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/biggrin.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':D' /> I got my surgery date! I am so happy and a little nervous all at once' date=' My paperwork was submitted this morning and by this afternoon I was on the phone with the surgeon’s office hearing the nurse tell me that my surgery has been approved and I need to schedule my surgery. I think I am still in shock that it was this quick, I had prepared myself to wait patiently for the 2 weeks that it could take, never imagining that it would be a few hours. This totally makes up for all of the sleep study hoo-hah that I went thru last week.. for sure! I was hoping for a November date and my wish was granted, my life changes for the good on 11/21. My preadmin date is 11/6 and then I get to start my 2 week diet on 11/7. I am so ready for this, I am sitting here with the biggest smile on my face, just knowing that the surgery got approved, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of my chest! I just had to share with someone other than my wonderful supporting husband. Since I have not told anybody else about my decision to have WLS. I was waiting for the approval to come in. Now I get to tell who I want, only positive thoughts are going to be accepted by this girl <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/wub.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':wub:' /> Thanks for listening and good luck to everyone waiting for that approval phone call!!! ~Heather [/quote']

Congratulations!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Hi Fellow Sleevers! :D I got my surgery date! I am so happy and a little nervous all at once' date=' My paperwork was submitted this morning and by this afternoon I was on the phone with the surgeon’s office hearing the nurse tell me that my surgery has been approved and I need to schedule my surgery. I think I am still in shock that it was this quick, I had prepared myself to wait patiently for the 2 weeks that it could take, never imagining that it would be a few hours. This totally makes up for all of the sleep study hoo-hah that I went thru last week.. for sure! I was hoping for a November date and my wish was granted, my life changes for the good on 11/21. My preadmin date is 11/6 and then I get to start my 2 week diet on 11/7. I am so ready for this, I am sitting here with the biggest smile on my face, just knowing that the surgery got approved, I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off of my chest! I just had to share with someone other than my wonderful supporting husband. Since I have not told anybody else about my decision to have WLS. I was waiting for the approval to come in. Now I get to tell who I want, only positive thoughts are going to be accepted by this girl :wub: Thanks for listening and good luck to everyone waiting for that approval phone call!!! ~Heather [/quote']

Congratulations. I just got approved last week. I had to wait 5 days which is great because I thought I would also have to wait 2 weeks. My surgery is scheduled for 11/26. I'm so excited and ready to move onto this next phase on my life. Good luck!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Congratulations! That's terrific you were scheduled so soon! I'm hoping for a December date at my appt. next week.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Thanks! I hope you get your December date that you want! I am still on cloud 9, I can not stop thinking about it. I was so nervous thinking I was going to be denied with all of my hassles I had last week with the sleep study.... and now I can't wait :D

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am so excited for u! I go tomorrow in the am to find out my date! maybe we'll be close. I did all my stuff differently than other ppl did. I did the seminar, nut consult, psych eval, then ins. Took 17 days to get approval. I called twice a week until they told me I was approved. Now I go get a date!! Super excited. I know exactly what u mean about being on cloud 9!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am also on Cloud 9. The gal who was in charge of following-up on my insurance approval was a new employee who wasn't 100% in what she was doing. Instead of telling her supervisor, she called and told me. I ended up calling my insurance for her and then started panicking - it was the first time I was nervous about not getting approved. I ended up calling the Business Office Manager who has years of experience and asked her to please handle my submission and approval process with the new employee as a courtesy to myself because it meant that much to me. Believe it or not, I got a call from the new employee the NEXT day that surgery was approved, the date I wanted was approved and everything was all set. I am still on Cloud 9!!!!!! November 11, Veteran's Day, will always have another special, unforgettable meaning for me!!!!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I am also on Cloud 9. The gal who was in charge of following-up on my insurance approval was a new employee who wasn't 100% in what she was doing. Instead of telling her supervisor' date=' she called and told me. I ended up calling my insurance for her and then started panicking - it was the first time I was nervous about not getting approved. I ended up calling the Business Office Manager who has years of experience and asked her to please handle my submission and approval process with the new employee as a courtesy to myself because it meant that much to me. Believe it or not, I got a call from the new employee the NEXT day that surgery was approved, the date I wanted was approved and everything was all set. I am still on Cloud 9!!!!!! November 11, Veteran's Day, will always have another special, unforgettable meaning for me!!!![/quote']

That's awesome congratulations! I so remember that feeling. All the best to you!

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • cryoder22

      Day 1 of pre-op liquid diet (3 weeks) and I'm having a hard time already. I feel hungry and just want to eat. I got the protein and supplements recommend by my program and having a hard time getting 1 down. My doctor / nutritionist has me on the following:
      1 protein shake (bariatric advantage chocolate) with 8 oz of fat free milk 1 snack = 1 unjury protein shake (root beer) 1 protein shake (bariatric advantage orange cream) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein bar 1 protein shake (bariatric advantace orange cream or chocolate) 1 snack = 1 unjury protein soup (chicken) 3 servings of sugar free jello and popsicles throughout the day. 64 oz of water (I have flavor packets). Hot tea and coffee with splenda has been approved as well. Does anyone recommend anything for the next 3 weeks?
      · 1 reply
      1. NickelChip

        All I can tell you is that for me, it got easier after the first week. The hunger pains got less intense and I kind of got used to it and gave up torturing myself by thinking about food. But if you can, get anything tempting out of the house and avoid being around people who are eating. I sent my kids to my parents' house for two weeks so I wouldn't have to prepare meals I couldn't eat. After surgery, the hunger was totally gone.

    • buildabetteranna

      I have my final approval from my insurance, only thing holding up things is one last x-ray needed, which I have scheduled for the fourth of next month, which is my birthday.

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×