male only It's getting real now

[Mike4132 256]

I verified that Aetna received my paperwork today and the reality of what I'm about to do hit me like a ton of bricks when they confirmed they received it. Ive been working on this (insurance hoop jumping) for over 6 months now and until today I guess I kept expecting my doctor and staff to tell me surgery isn't possible for some reason. I know that's irrational, and I haven't even been approved yet, but suddenly it all seems very real. I think a part of it is because I sometimes still see myself in my mind as much smaller than I've let myself become. (Even though I've been morbidly obese for many years now.)

Am I nuts or is this normal?

[Jersrose43 837]

You're 1000000% normal.

[McButterpants 2,846]

Perfectly normal! When I set my tentative date, I panicked a little. When I sent in my deposit a few weeks later, I panicked. Each step as I got closer and closer to surgery date, it seemed like each milestone made things more and more real.

[Mike4132 256]

Got my insurance approval today...........holy crap.....I was beginning to convince myself they would deny me since I had a 4 lb net gain during the six month weight loss trial. I heard Aetna was adamant about no net gain but it doesn't seem to be the case.

I was too busy at work today to let it hit me but I'm sure by tomorrow it will really set in when I get my surgery date.

[lnovoselsbm 1]

I was the exact same way, had 10000 hiccups along the way and when when I got approved and got a surgery date I still didn't believe it. Mines this coming Wednesday, and I guess I will finally believe it happened when I wake up from surgery. Its just hard to take in, that after 5 years of working towards something it's finally here. Congrats on your surgery and good luck!

[Mike4132 256]

I was the exact same way, had 10000 hiccups along the way and when when I got approved and got a surgery date I still didn't believe it. Mines this coming Wednesday, and I guess I will finally believe it happened when I wake up from surgery. Its just hard to take in, that after 5 years of working towards something it's finally here. Congrats on your surgery and good luck!

Same to you, thanks!

[Camarolegend 185]

It sounds real to me. I was blessed with great insurance that didn't require most of the pre-requisites many face. My surgery was approved and scheduled from my decision to pursue it. It was almost like a whirlwind. I had no time to get cold feet and haven't regretted it. Keep up the excitement...your life is going to change.

[Camarolegend 185]

It sounds real to me. I was blessed with great insurance that didn't require most of the pre-requisites many face. My surgery was approved and scheduled from my decision to pursue it. It was almost like a whirlwind. I had no time to get cold feet and haven't regretted it. Keep up the excitement...your life is going to change.

It was decided to scheduled in under 2 months. Sorry I left that out and I can't figure out how to edit my post.

[Rovobay 920]

congrats on approval. I am only about 11 days out, but feel great. still some pain at my largest incision. pounds are coming off nicely. no hunger pains at all. I love not feeling hungry. you will find tons of support on this site. you will not regret it. good luck!!!