funkecoldmedina 49 Posted August 26, 2015 I just got the call that I am approved. I am in total shock. I honestly thought deep down that I would be denied. I thought somewhere along the way I missed something. I am ready for this and I am beyond happy. I will even admit that I cried tears of joy telling my husband. Waiting for insurance was the longest 9 days of my life but to hear a yes on the other end of the phone is the absolute best feeling. Each week I read another person say they were approved and have waited for 6 months for it to be my turn. Loser's club here I come Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoggedOutForGood 233 Posted August 26, 2015 @@funkecoldmedina HOORAY! Congratulations, that is such great news!!! I can't wait to hear when your actual surgery date is! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Daisee68 2,493 Posted August 26, 2015 Congrats! Know that is a great feeling! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funkecoldmedina 49 Posted August 26, 2015 I got that information too. October 20th. My surgeon is a pretty popular guy so I will have to wait a bit longer than I had hoped for but honestly just knowing this is happening is life changing. I did not know hearing a yes would feel this good Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
James Marusek 5,244 Posted August 26, 2015 Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vhude 41 Posted August 27, 2015 Yeah! Congratulations! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Anxious2beme 93 Posted August 27, 2015 Congratulations!! I am so happy for you that I can feel your excitement!! That is fabulous news! I am hoping incan jump on your bus real soon myself!???????????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toasty 371 Posted August 27, 2015 Congrats! When I got approved, I felt relief, excitement, and anxiety all in one. I am now two weeks away from my surgery, and now all I feel is excitement and anxiety! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dub 9,922 Posted August 27, 2015 That is awesome. The wonderfully radiant smile in your avi pic will be ever--present now !!!! October 20th is really close. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LoggedOutForGood 233 Posted August 27, 2015 @@toasty I am one week away from my surgery and all I feel is anxiety right now LOL The excitement is still there, it's just in the anxiety's shadow!! Congrats to everyone! I love happy threads Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funkecoldmedina 49 Posted August 27, 2015 Thank you everyone! It really is the best feeling and I am so happy for the people who have gotten to experience it and the people who will Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epiphani 28 Posted August 27, 2015 Congratulations! It will be a much smoother process than you ever imagined! The worst part is over already.... wondering if it can happen for you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
larac05 41 Posted August 27, 2015 Congrats!! My paperwork will be submitted the end of next week. So nervous... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
funkecoldmedina 49 Posted August 27, 2015 @@larac05 I know what you mean. It is scary to know that all of your hard work comes down to a final decision and waiting sucks. My best advise it to keep good thoughts and stay busy!!!! Definitely stay busy Best of luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betrthnever 107 Posted August 28, 2015 I'm still waiting to hear from insurance for a reversal from a lapband to RNY. I was denied last year and I will probably be denied again. But I'm ready to fight! congrats on your approval! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites