Looking for Sleeve Buddy in NC

[Danalodon0825 21]

Hi, I'm in the beginning stages of my surgery process. I came in with high hopes, I was hoping I would be able to have surgery within 4 months. Unfortunately I was informed BCBS NC requires me to complete 6 month supervised diet, I won't be able to have my surgery until December . Honestly I am depressed and very disappointed. I've been dealing with my weight issue since Preschool.

I've been on numerous diets, i've gained all the weight back then some. After attending my biatric surgical practice educational seminar I was extremely excited and ready. So now I'm trying to pick myself up and look at the brighter side of all of this but it's hard.

Is there anyone experiencing same thing or have any advice? Are you beginning sleeve process?

[wwiggins 5]

_{Those 6 months will Fly by! I started my process in Feb and my insurance required a 3 month documented diet. I thought I would never get to this point and my surgery is scheduled for July 21st.!}

[Danalodon0825 21]

Thanks for the encouragement and I wish you the best on your journey.

[linziloo2002 5]

Dana, you should be excited b/c they've changed the requirement. There's no longer a 6 month weight. I'm in NC too!

[Danalodon0825 21]

I am very excited! I will be completing my endoscopy on 9/4 and that's it for my pre-op appointments. So I'm hoping I can have my surgery the beginning of October. Where are you with your appointments?

[linziloo2002 5]

@@Danalodon0825 I hope your endocopy goes smoothly. I was nervous about the process, but I don't remember a thing after I was told to roll over lol. My final pre-surgery group meeting is on the 29th where we'll sample different types of Proteins and Multi Vitamins, discuss goals with my surgeon, and tie up any other final things. My surgery is on the 14th of October. Do they have a date in mind for you yet?

[Danalodon0825 21]

Thanks, it went great. Everything happened very quickly and the staff were just awesome at Atlantic Gastroenterology! At this point I'm waiting for insurance approval from BCBS NC. Once approved I'll meet with my surgeon and schedule procedure date ! I'm very excited, all I think about is having surgery. Best wishes to all!

[Danalodon0825 21]

I'm hoping for early October, please keep me posted on your journey.

[Mari33 3]

Hi, I'm in the beginning stages of my surgery process. I came in with high hopes, I was hoping I would be able to have surgery within 4 months. Unfortunately I was informed BCBS NC requires me to complete 6 month supervised diet, I won't be able to have my surgery until December [emoji20]. Honestly I am depressed and very disappointed. I've been dealing with my weight issue since Preschool.
I've been on numerous diets, i've gained all the weight back then some. After attending my biatric surgical practice educational seminar I was extremely excited and ready. So now I'm trying to pick myself up and look at the brighter side of all of this but it's hard.
Is there anyone experiencing same thing or have any advice? Are you beginning sleeve process?

I'm with bcbs svc they are making me do a 12 month program. Where in NC are you?
Honestly take the tone work the program abs learn as much as you can. Really look art this time as the begging off your journey. So not wait until the surgery date too make changes in you're life! I am 7 months into my program and I remember when my doc told me 12 months i envy home and cried. After that I decided if I have to do it I may as well make the most of it. I am down 15 lbs and my doc is trying to get me an early approval.
You can do it, one day at a time, one lbs at a time.

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