Just starting process

[Sfigsss325 0]

Im just starting this whole process too! Going to the information seminar on Tuesday and initial consultation with my surgeon on June 9th. A mix of emotions going on here as this has been a long battle with my weight for many years. Anyone have Qualcare as their insurance?

[juno5 30]

I am just starting at the very beginning. have my very first appt June 15th with the nutritionist and the register nurse. I have to call my ins on Tuesday to ask more questions. I didn't know before to ask about the requirements prior to surgery to quallify for coverage. I just asked if it was covered and if my surgeon was in network.

[perk4756 259]

All are different. Mine is 6 mos with nutritionist. But my date is in August now. Seems like forever away still tho. Have my endo the 5th of June.

Edited May 25, 2015 by perk4756

[sadavis52111 20]

Me too

[notforthefaint 264]

I just started the process as well. I already did the seminar, met my surgeon last Friday and starting to schedule all the obligatory Dr. appointments to appease Cigna. Hoping for an early September surgery date (holiday weekend). It still doesn't seem real that it is even going to happen. I wish you all the best of luck on your journey. If any one else is a potential September sleever feel free to hit me up!

[perk4756 259]

Welcome everyone. We love to hear from everyone here. Information is addicitive! Lol

[lisa0617 54]

Do you feel like you are going through a wide assortment of emotions? I am happy then scared.

I am also going to say something that may sound crazy but do you feel like someone else is inside you and you just want to be that person. I am sure this isn't completely true but I watched the Bruce Jenner interview and I could relate in some ways. The mirror doesn't match the mind.

[perk4756 259]

Yes I do. Couldn't have said it better. The person I feel like isn't who I see in the mirror

[nic_89 15]

You dont sound crazy at all i completely agree!!

[sleever314 44]

Venting. ..I have to do 6 month nutrition diet for approaval and missed first dr. Appt...and nutrition appt. just started new job they are so insensitive they like reschedule therefore i did now second appt..still going to interfere with job cause i gotta go 2 hours away to see dr cause there are none in my town these mf gone make me quit cause i want my surgery so bad i can get another $9.00 an hour job im trying to finally put my health first...

Edited May 27, 2015 by sleever314

[nic_89 15]

Girl I would do what you have to the way I look at it and tell myself it's time I'm not going to let ANYTHING IN MY WAY

[lisa0617 54]

I started a job in Jan. so I know what you mean. I don't think I want anyone to know at work either. My appt is June 22 and I haven't told them yet.

[sleever314 44]

Girl I would do what you have to the way I look at it and tell myself it's time I'm not going to let ANYTHING IN MY WAY

Thanks so much for your support I really needed to hear that.

[nic_89 15]

Your very welcome we are all here for the same reason I hope everything works out I always have a ear open if you need it

[sleever314 44]

I started a job in Jan. so I know what you mean. I don't think I want anyone to know at work either. My appt is June 22 and I haven't told them yet.

No I really dont care who know but I didnt tell them I just said doctors appt...they literally like and so we dont care go another day but its not that simple...i would have to wait another 5 weeks just to talk to the dr...i just started this job monday so i canceled my appt...for tues. But im doing me so no more missed appt. Im not going to let anything interfere again...thanks for your reply