***Checking in again ***
I don't know if you will remember me, but I posted many weeks ago when I first started my pre-op scheduling. At that time I had seen my surgeon once, and she suggested Realize Band and gave me my list of pre-op needs. Since then I've seen the NUT, the Psyche, had the dreaded sleep study, colonoscopy/endoscopy, and met with a new GP at JH since the GP I go to near my home would have done a "howler" at me should I have suggested WLS to her!! I have had so many appts the last 8 weeks and follow ups, its been a bit of a whirl wind for me. My package is allegedly at the insurance company now and I'm waiting to hearr. I'm trying very very hard to not think its going to be bad news. I have BC/BS Fed. Normally I'm negative nellie and I prepare myself for the worst case scenario. But oddly this time, I'm so focused on this that I can't hardly think about being denied insurance.
I also I have changed my mind on the type of surgery. At first my DH only would agree to LB, but during the appts with the docs/NUT we decided that LB wasn't the best option for me and my eating habits and now I'm hoping to have RNY.
I have been lurking nearly every day here with you all. My plan was to wait to get a surgery date because I just can't put myself through getting to know you guys and then the surgery not happening. but now I need some support. I so need some positive vibes that I will be approved and on my way.
Should I double check with my insurance co and see if they indeed have the package and the status of it? Or should I wait for the surgeons office to call. I'm chicken to call, afraid they'll say denied...should I call?
M
Wow, you've been busy!!!! But it sounds as if all of your ducks are in a row, which is good.
By all means, DO NOT sit around and wait for ANYONE to contact you. It's in your best interest to be proactive - this is YOUR life, after all.
When you make ANY phone calls, make sure you document all the details. Hopefully, you won't need the info, but better to have it and not need it than the other!!!
There are several people on here who are fighting to have surgery and still come here for the support. That's what we're here for. At some point in time, we've ALL been there.
While I respect your DH's input, I'm GLAD that your medical professionals have overriden his "decision." This is, after all, YOUR body, and while it affects him and the rest of your family, it's ultimately only YOUR decision.
Hang tough and keep us posted!
Hugs,
Tia
Tia, you're right about it being my body, but I gotta live with this man. LOL! He is a wonderful DH but I know he was very concerned or even scared and had all the preconceived notions about WLS. I also think to be honest he is afraid that it won't work for me and I'll put the weight back on. I have done this over and over for 30 + years. I had been thinking about WLS for several years now and about 3-4 years ago we had "words" about it. So I went to WW and lost 57 pounds. Only to put it all back on again. I think after the 57 pounds and what a difference it made in me and our lives, and now I'm back to in pain, lethargic, sick, arthritic and can't hardly help myself up out of a chair, caused him to reconsider WLS. Taking him to the doctor appointments, and he went to all of them except the psyche, it was an eye opener and education.
Okay, I'm off to the phone. I'll be back tell you what they say.
M
I'm sitting, kind of numb, stunned, wanting to soak in this moment!! I was approved!! 
They said the surgeons office was notified yesterday! Thanks for giving me the push to call. I still can't believe it...and I'm so glad I'm sharing this with you all, I've wanted to write for weeks and weeks to you. Now i"m crying....oh good grief!!!
great news now your be on the loosers bench before you know it!!! congradulations my friend 
