Excited, Scared, Hopeful

[tiajsuccess 13]

During my youth years, I was a average size. It all started during my college years. Found the love of my life and here came more weight. We had a son and I gained over 75lbs. I started my bariatric surgery journey in September 2013. I attended a information class and stopped smoking the next day. Currently, I weight 358, my highest weight ever. I dont even remember hitting the 300's to be honest. Obesity is real. Well next week is my final appointment with my dietician and my paperwork will be submitted. I'm excited, scared, and hopeful. I welcome any type of support or suggestions.

[gmanbat 5,889]

Welcome!!!

There is much information here as you can see. There are also lots of supportive people. Feel free to ask questions.

At the bottom part of my signature is a url for a helpful booklet of guidelines.

Welcome again!!

[Sofficial 162]

I am so excited for you! My final appointment with the dietitian is on the 17th and I feel the same way, excited about being sleeved and loosing tons of weight. Being denied is constantly lingering in my mind, I'm trying to block those types of thoughts. Once I get the approval I will finally be able to breath again lol. Keep us posted on your journey. Did you have to do a supervised diet for your insurance?

[tiajsuccess 13]

Yes, my insurance (aetna) required that I see both my dietician and PCP for 90 days. I guess being denied has crossed my mind, but I feel very confident everything will smoothly. Thank you for support.

[tiajsuccess 13]

Today, my paperwork was completed and sent to my insurance company. Know, I wait.

[nursekimberly89 50]

Just wanted to say welcome & I'm so excited for you! I went to a seminar last night and I can't wait to get this process started officially

[tiajsuccess 13]

Thank you. Attending support groups during the process help too. Good luck to you.

[tiajsuccess 13]

My paperwork was submitted on the 8th. I call my insurance company today, just hoping I was one of the lucky ones. The ones that get approval the next day. Well they said they have received

[tiajsuccess 13]

My request but they dont see the clinical images.

The representative stated that they do have another department that updates that information. It could take up 24 hour to update. Has anyone had that issue before? She also said my projected surgery date is 2/14. What a great Valentine Day gift, this is my husbands insurance. Lol. Any additional help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you all.

Stay blessed.

[Tanglesia 15]

Hi everyone.

So went to my info meeting. Have consult, psych, and nut visit on the 23rd. I have been working with a trainer and exercising for 2 years 2-5x a week, and been with a chiropractor doing yoli diet since April 2013.

Have Aetna insurance. Meet a criteria bmi and hopefully they will use the things I've been doing.

Just wondering everyone's thoughts on how long it will take. Can't wait to get sleeved!

Tanglesia

[tiajsuccess 13]

Its official. I'M APPROVED. Surgery on the 1/10.

[tiajsuccess 13]

Oops sorry. Its 2/10.

[nursekimberly89 50]

Congrats!

[tiajsuccess 13]

Congrats!

Thank you.

[tiajsuccess 13]

I am so excited for you! My final appointment with the dietitian is on the 17th and I feel the same way, excited about being sleeved and loosing tons of weight. Being denied is constantly lingering in my mind, I'm trying to block those types of thoughts. Once I get the approval I will finally be able to breath again lol. Keep us posted on your journey. Did you have to do a supervised diet for your insurance?

How did everything go? Has your paperwork been submitted? Wishing you the best of luck.