My consultation...

[staceykb72 5]

...is tomorrow, 3/1. I'm nervous, curious, uncertain, and excited. I've continued to have the "is this right for me" and "should I really do this" questions flowing through my head.

I'll feel much better after the consult, and I know on average it's another 6 months before the surgery. The thing that keeps me moving forward is knowing the outcome another year from now. By my 45th birthday (I'm currently 43), I can be "normal" and do things I've never done in the past physically due to my weight. I'm trying to not overthink everything, and just take it one day at a time.

Wish me luck!

Stacey

HW: 410

CW: 298

GW: 165

[James Marusek 5,244]

Good luck and may you always follow your dreams.

[Cervidae 2,389]

Good luck! I felt the same way before surgery. A year ago today I was just starting the process, going to my second nut appointment I think. I'm 131 pounds lighter than I was this day last year, give or take a pound or two. No matter how much you know it's possible and how much you look forward to it, NOTHING compares to how incredible it feels to be in a body that loses a lot of weight.

I'm excited for you! Best wishes and good health, always.

[staceykb72 5]

Thanks! I'll post the results of my consultation, how I feel afterwards, what my insurance requires and how I'm feeling. Appreciate all of the wonderful support, knowledge and inspiration.

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[LaDivaDev 129]

I'm looking forward to your update! Best wishes to you!!

[Djmohr 6,965]

I am looking forward to your update! Hope all goes well for you.

[staceykb72 5]

So my insurance covers everything 100% after I pay my deductible and OOP expenses of $5250. Not great, but could be much worse I suppose. The one thing the insurance isn't being consistent in is the duration of the medically supervised diet...either 3 months or 6 months. I'm not in a huge rush, as long as I can get it done by the fall, which is about the 6 month mark. My 1st appt with a dr is on 3/8, and my 1st appt with the dietician is 3/22.

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So my insurance covers everything 100% after I pay my deductible and OOP expenses of $5250. Not great, but could be much worse I suppose. The one thing the insurance isn't being consistent in is the duration of the medically supervised diet...either 3 months or 6 months. I'm not in a huge rush, as long as I can get it done by the fall, which is about the 6 month mark. My 1st appt with a dr is on 3/8, and my 1st appt with the dietician is 3/22.

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My 6 month diet/exercise program is up the middle of June. I am thinking that my surgery will be in August. I'm trying to give enough time for surgeon appt., insurance approval and actual surgery date. Am I being realistic or does that seem like too much time?

Edited March 2, 2016 by 2jonboy2

[smpruitt 6]

My consultation is on 3/8. I am nervous too. I hope you stick with it and I know everything will work out for the best

[LaDivaDev 129]

My consultation is on 3/8. I am nervous too. I hope you stick with it and I know everything will work out for the best

Happy consultation day! Let us know how it goes!!