Progressing and walking partner.

Hi All, I am progressing on the journey. I got my first response for Aetna regarding the surgery and they are asking for either 6 months of doctor supervised weight loss or a 3 month per-surgical program. I started the 3 month pre surgical program in September so I only have a few weeks to go. My Dr's office is resubmitting the request with the prograss of my 3 month program. WOW!!! I've lost 25 lbs so far. I have also scheduled numerous consults that are necessary for surgery. I am hopeing to get an approval before the end of the year and a surgery date sometime in January or February. I'll keep everyone posted, it's helps to know many of you have walked a mile (or morre) in my shoes!!!! I'd also like to hook up with someone close by to go walking with. That way it will force me to get my butt moving, right now it's like pulling teeth. Anyone want to walk with me in Thurmont Maryland? Thanks All!

Hi Debbie, I have waited my 6 months and now have the apporval for 12/8. I cannot wait. I wish I lived near you. I'd love a walking partner. I ahve a 90 minutes communte each morning and evening and walk on the weekends when I am not exhausted. Keep looking forward! Don :thumbsup:

Don, Congrats on your approval 12/8 will be here before you know it. My commute is about 70 minutes and I try to walk at lunch but I'm so busy some times I barely have time to eat. Keep me posted on your progress, hopefully I'll be close behind! You can foreshadow what is on the horizen as you go through the surgery. I'm still looking for a walking partner, hopefully I'll find one soon.

Hi Debbie - Glad to hear you're doing so well pre-op! It definitely makes things easier. Keep us posted on your progress and surgery date. Sorry, the last time I checked, Middle River is nowhere near Thurmont, I love to walk out in this weather - when I'm not too exhausted from life to do so! In fact, I'm kicking my own butt tonight to start the Walk Away the Pounds in-home walking tape! I need to do something and I figure this is a good way to start! Good luck, Tia