New Here!

Hello Everyone, I have been lurking around here for a month or so. I am so happy to here all of your stories. I met with my surgeon about a month ago and have finally today had my psych. eval and met with the nutritionist. My claim should be submitted to my insurance company (BC/BS of Iowa) by the middle of next week. I am so pumped. I brought home the pre and post surgical diet information. My family and friends are really being supportive. I am so blessed. I am hoping to schedule my surgery for the week of August 12-19 becasue my oldest daughter will be visiting from Texas. It would be a great help to have her home for a few days. My surgeon actually pencilled me in for that week since all of my information for the insurance company looked really good. I sure hope I am not disappointed but know there is a definate chance they won't approve me the first time around. I guess I will just keep praying and leave in God's hands since He is really the one in control, anyway. Thanks for everyone's willingness to share. I have learned so much from all of your posts. I am looking forward to sharing this journey with each of you. Sorry, I don't have a picture up. I don't have a web site and will have to get some help with all of this computer stuff. Blessings to you all! Shauntelle

Hello Shauntelle and glad to see you are joining the crew.  Who is gonna be your surgeon may I ask?  I am very pleased with the Mercy Center for Weight reduction at Mercy Capital in Des Moines.  They are very thorough and have an excellent post op program that you must attend.  They make sure everything is in order before hand and that you have all your I's dotted and your T's crossed.  Good luck with your upcoming surgery and hope to hear from you.  Chris

Never mind abou the surgeon I just saw yours.  I am spacey tonight!!!  :)