swizzle 120 Posted March 1, 2016 I am beyond excited right now!! I just finished the last of my "homework" yesterday with lab work and had an appointment coming up this week to determine what comes next... thinking that's when they'd submit for insurance approval and then I'd have an eternity to wait and see if it went through. IMAGINE my surprise when I get a call today and they said that not only had they already submitted for approval, but it was approved and I have my date set for 2 WEEKS!!!! March 15th, baby! That's one wonderful birthday present to myself (March 7th!) I'M WALKING ON CLOUDS IN SUNSHINE UNDER A RAINBOW!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mngreeneyes 674 Posted March 1, 2016 WHOOOHOOOO! Congrats! You are getting so close. pam Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CancelMyAccount1 13 Posted March 1, 2016 So wonderful! A big congrats and best of luck on your journey. I am so excited for you! [emoji846] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pedro Valle-Inclan 275 Posted March 1, 2016 wow, yeah, how wonderful! this has been a fantastic decision in my life, I had the gastric bypass 3 weeks ago and I'm incredibly pleased and moved. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CHM 1,009 Posted March 1, 2016 How wonderful for you! Congrats! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large&lovely 0 Posted March 1, 2016 Congrats I felt the same way, just had mine done Feb 8th, about 3 weeks ago. I can see you walking on clouds Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patti66 11 Posted March 1, 2016 My birthday is also March 7th. Just finished all the requirements today. Which surgery are you getting? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swizzle 120 Posted March 2, 2016 Thank you all for the support and shared excitement! I've been giddy all day at work! I'm getting the RNY bypass. My doctor is amazing and I'm feeling just on top of the world! I was originally worried, because I have Blue Shield California, and the requirements used to be a 6 month waiting period, but they changed it last year and a lot of offices hadn't gotten the change, so when I went in for my first consultation, they still said 6 months. I found the updated surgery requirements document from a lovely gal on this site, who ran into the same snag, brought that into the doc's office, and now, about 2 months later I'm almost ready for surgery!! SQUEE!! My birthday is also March 7th. Just finished all the requirements today. Which surgery are you getting?Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Also happy early birthday to you, too!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Djmohr 6,965 Posted March 2, 2016 Hooray and Happy Birthday! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octivia2319 1 Posted March 2, 2016 I am beyond excited right now!! I just finished the last of my "homework" yesterday with lab work and had an appointment coming up this week to determine what comes next... thinking that's when they'd submit for insurance approval and then I'd have an eternity to wait and see if it went through. IMAGINE my surprise when I get a call today and they said that not only had they already submitted for approval, but it was approved and I have my date set for 2 WEEKS!!!! March 15th, baby! That's one wonderful birthday present to myself (March 7th!) I'M WALKING ON CLOUDS IN SUNSHINE UNDER A RAINBOW!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octivia2319 1 Posted March 2, 2016 I was excited just like you, my insurance approval my surgery . And my birthday is March 11, this is a great birthday present for me. My surgery date is March 16. I am always doing something for someone else, now it's time for me. And that is to change my life, for a better, healthy live style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large&lovely 0 Posted March 2, 2016 I'm excited for you, once they approve it all down hill from there. I have social security supplemental insurance. I felt so grateful, my surgery was Feb 8th of this year lost 27 lbs already, my back feels so much better, my sleep is getting better. I'm just happy Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rox50 5 Posted March 2, 2016 So happy for you I just had my surgery on2/19 best thing I had done Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
large&lovely 0 Posted March 2, 2016 I'm happy for you I'm so happy I'm nervous, to make sure I do everything correct Sent from my SM-N900T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
psvzum 81 Posted March 5, 2016 Yayyyyy you!!!!! It is a wonderful present you're giving yourself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites