Looking for pre-op friends in FL.

[skc72 138]

Oh no....good luck finding a PCP and getting your letter. Best wishes to you.

[jhammer2 8]

I'm in central florida between tampa and orlando. I live in Lakeland. Good luck on your search for a dr.

I'm also in the same area and am actually using the same doctor. I live in Plant City. I am pre-op and looking for someone to meet up with and talk things over. Would you be up to meeting up sometime?

[skc72 138]

Sure!

[Sam58 16]

Skc I will be your friend.,, I am having my surgery3/30. I am on my 2nd day of liquid pre-op diet.

[skc72 138]

@@Sam58 how's the pre op diet going? I'm wrapping mine up today for Clear Liquids tomorrow, surgery on Wednesday!

[ItalianScope 4]

Did the pre op diet get easier? That's so great your surgery is on Wednesday! I can't wait to find out how everything went! Good luck if I don't talk to you before Wednesday!

[skc72 138]

It did get easier....about day 6 for me. I will update as soon as I am able to. Good luck to you all who are going in this week!

[jhammer2 8]

I'm kind of confused on how serious I should be with the weight loss 6 months before... only because I was told that if you lose too much that you will be denied. But also scared because I was told the insurance company doesn't want to see any gain also. Skc72, did you have any required medical weight loss for insurance?

I was recently denied for gaining two lbs during my 6 month period. I have Aetna. I would say you best bet is to just lose a little or stay the same. Apparently they are very picky!

[Sam58 16]

Skc72 I am doing great. I like you after 6 days it was ok. Good luck with your surgery... Will be looking forward to hearing from you????

[ItalianScope 4]

Jhammer: Oh no! I recently gained like 4 lbs! I still have 3 more months but I'm so scared this is going to make them deny me! That is just stupid they would deny you over 2 lbs! Just my hormones can make me gain 2lbs...I have Humana so hopefully I can get back down in the next 3 months. Were you 2 lbs heavier in the end? Or you just gained at some point during your 6 mos?

[skc72 138]

How's everyone doing?? Had my surgery 3/25 and down 40lbs as of this week. It's slow but steady!

[jhammer2 8]

So glad to hear that you are doing well! Seems to be a good amout of weight lost for you so far. Keep up the great work.

I actually just got my surgery date today. It's going to be 10/14/15. I know it's a ways off but after all I've been through trying to get it approved I'm just glad to know for sure that it's going to happen.

[skc72 138]

Congrats on getting your date! It was rough for me at first and I'm still finding my way but so far so good.

[janefrank 3]

I am in Sebastian also 1 scrabble, who is your Dr?

[lmm300missouri 95]

I gained at least once in six months but made sure I stayed between my weight levels to qualify as bcbs told me if I went below my 35 with bmi I could loose out. But they also like to see weight loss as it is a sign during your waiting period that you can be successful. I made it and just got approved recently