New_Me_2015 1 Posted January 5, 2015 I'm new here! I've been lurking around the site for awhile. There's such a wealth of info and support I love it! I currently don't have a surgery date as of yet. I'm working with INOVA bariatric center in Fair Oaks. So far everything has been ok. I was waiting for my new BCBS of FL to kick in and it has. There is no pre auth needed and all I have to have is an psychiatric eval!!! Dr Moazzez has requested I have an upper GI, meet with their NUT, exercise person, and dietitian. As well as I have to lose 5 lbs. I'm sure I'll manage that with the two week Optifast diet! I have two appointments left tomorrow for the psyc eval and friday for the upper GI. I hope I'll have a date for surgery tomorrow or at least an appointment to discuss what's next. I'm so anxious! I'm 33yrs old, 5'1 and 238 lbs! My BMI is 43! Any advice or comments are welcome!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeagleLover 1,020 Posted January 5, 2015 Welcome! Sounds like you're not going to have a long wait time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Catherine Gray 11 Posted January 7, 2015 Hi there. Im in the waiting phase too. I have BCBS NJ and im waiting for my surgery date :-) im 27, 5'9 314lbs with a bmi of 47 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GreenEyes604 753 Posted January 7, 2015 The waiting game is without a doubt the toughest time during this entire process. However, use this time wisely to read, research, find recipes, test different Protein sources, etc. You will find yourself much more comfortable with each step of your process, not to mention it will keep your mind occupied. The time will pass quicker than you can image as long as you keep occupied. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aribay1 198 Posted January 8, 2015 In the blink of an eye you'll be sleeved! Lots of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
