OMG!!!!!! I AM APPROVED!!!!!

Manya, did you lose weight before your surgery?  You have lost a lot to be only one week out.  Barbara

Barbara, I lost about 21 pounds prior to surgery.  I went to see Dr. Enochs in March and he told me the more I can cut back on sugar and junk food now the easier it will be after the band.  So I did.  I stopped the ice cream and all the sugary snacks.  I had to do the psych evaluation and realized I had a BIG emotional eating problem.  I went back to her weekly for about 4 weeks, that was SO helpful.  I just started losing the weight.   I have only lost about 6 pounds since surgery. Manya

YIPPY SKIPPY ! ! ! !

That's fabuwondermous!!!!

I'm dancing the happy approval dance with you and sliding over on the loser's bench to save you a seat.

 

 

 

Thanks for all the support everyone!  I feel so loved...

Lori, I am so tickled for you. Honestly, I thought you were already approved but this is wonderful news. Now we are definitely going to be surgery sisters. See you on the 28th!!!! Jennifer

Let me introduce myself, seems like you guys and gals already are pretty familiar with each other. My mame is Stephanie. I live in Lenoir, NC. I am going through the process as we speak. I will be going through Frye Regional , and will be seeing Drs. Leland Cook and Monty Cox. Anyone know them?? I have heard great things about their program. It is encouraging to hear so many that have been approved through BCBSNC. That is who I have. Keeps me hopeful. I am like (I can't remember which lady) who's BMI isn't above 40, but I have hypertension as well as some degree of sleep apnea and the regular knee/back pain associated with excess weight. There is a vast array of medical problems that run in my family, such as diabetes, cancer, heart disease and arthritis, so I am hopeful that the things I am at risk of developing will help get me approved. My mom had the Gastric Bypass 2+  years ago and to date has lost about 90 pounds, which has helped her mobility greatly. (she has severe rheumatoid and osteo-arthritis.) I am so excited for you Lori!! You along with all the hopeful "Losers"  will be continually in my prayers. Take care! Stephanie