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The office manager called my cell phone yesterday and told me I was approved. I think I was so happy I told her I loved her or something.

She said she will follow up with a call on Monday for EKG and chest x-ray and give me a surgery date.

I realized how much I like my insurance. No pre-surgical requirements and a answer in two days....WOW!

I am finally going to WIN this life long battle with my weight.

Ok - Now the funny thing....why am I afraid?

I don't think I am afraid of surgery. I think I might be afraid of failing or acting differently after I lose weight. I like who I am but I don't like being overweight. But being overweight has made me who I am...kinda soft and quiet and maybe a little backward. They are the traits my wife fell in love with.

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I was afraid of the unknown. And failing. And stuff like that. ;)

I think it's pretty normal to be afraid. This is a big step.

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Did you have the six month supervised diets with doctors to get them to approve you? I want to have this done and need it bad because I am having health problems and the doctor has told me I better get the weight off. But my health insurance has said to me that they have a requirement of a 6 month supervised diet within the last two years to get it approved. I went to curves for women for a year but it has been more than two years and weight watchers threw away my information.

Kristen

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hello everyone

It's been awhile since I posted. I was approved about 2 weeks ago and am waiting for my surgery date. I had to go through alot of stuff like tests and dieting. I think it's just part of the process. I am nervous too about what it all will be like but I am soooo ready for a change of life style. I just turned 50 and am looking forward to a heathly thinner future. Just hang in there it will be o.k.

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I got my approval last Friday as well. I have aetna and they required 90 day diet monitoring. last 3 years of medical records, sleep study, upper gi which was horrible drinking that plaster. But now that I am approved I am just waiting to schedule the surgery!! i can not wait!!!

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