Happy Holidays ....Newbie is anxious

12-23-2010

Hi, everyone...I finally met with my surgeon for the first time on the 20th. I really liked Dr. Dayhim at EMMC. She has set up and endoscope for me on 1/26/2011. I was wondering now that I have met all of the requirements and they have my Anthem BC/BS and my Tricare insurance how long do I have to wait to hear if my insurance will approve my RNY.

Do they call me? Does my insurance companies call me or send me a letter? Or should I wait until next week and call the surgeons office and ask them?  As you can tell, I am very excited to be given that magical date which is; looking like it will be in February. Fingers crossed and praying!
I am assuming the endoscope is a normal test they do prior to surgery to check for ulcers and tumors. With the spicy foods this body has eaten over the years, I am positive that I do not have ulcers.

Dr. Dayhim told me she wanted me to lose at least eight pounds before my surgery. I have been watching what I have been eating since October and have decided to make sure my weight is off before the 26th that I will switch to drinking two protein drinks and eating one normal meal a day with more veggies and no carbs along with two healthy snacks a day. 

Do any of you have any suggestions on how I curb this horrid anxiety caused by the waiting. I swear I am worse than a kid waiting for Santa is. I keep checking my email, my mail and my online insurance sites waiting to see the Stamp of Approval for my surgery.

I love reading everyone’s posts and some day maybe I will post more instead of just reading everyone’s messages. This board is very helpful and I appreciate your honesty.

How do I add a weight loss ticker to my profile? Thanks

I think I clicked on someone else's and set it up. Then you copy the link and paste it to your signature line in "My OH."

Great idea to get in to your new lifestyle early on.  I was very anxious too, I called my insurance company repeatedly once I knew the surgeon accepted me in to the program.

Thank you I will try to click on someones ticker ha ha ha that sounds funny.

My Anthem BC/BS and my Tricare insurance companies called me today and they APPROVED my surgery. Cloud nine snoopy dance move over rover here I come. ha ha ha

They changed my endoscope test to January 21 and they gave me a surgery date of January 25. I am in shock it is less than a month away.

Happy is an understatement. Tonight I decided to share my news with ALL of my Facebook friends and it made me feel really good to see all of their posts showing support for my decision.

Yeah I got a date... I got a date.. happy happy joy joy