Best of luck to you also! Anything worth doing is worth doing right. Keep in touch. Add me to your friends list so we don't miss each others important speed bumps Kelly

Yeah, I felt I was in limbo a lot of the time. Did your regular doctor put in the referal for you? I guess I didn't have a full physical for this. I had just had my yearly check up tho, maybe that is why. I did not schedule my own psych eval. The bariatic clinic got all that taken care of for me,it all happened after I got the wad of paper work turned in. Might want to find out first if that be the case so that as much possible is covered under your insurance. If you go about it on your own it might be totally out of your pocket. Just an idea. Kelly

I have BCBS of ND. I didn't have to do the 6 months diet rap. My doctors notes were sent into BCBS, I had to complete the psych eval and 3 months of nutrition classes ( which meet twice a month). Then I had to wait and meet with the surgeon. Papers were submitted to BCBS and approved with in 10 days. Mind you it all took approx 1 yr to complete, there  is what seems like a lull between appointments, maybe that is to test us and see if we are really serious about all this. Patience is the key and then all of a sudden poof your on the list. My surgery is set up for Aug 12th. Just a little more FYI- there are more "hidden" costs that you don't notice right away. In the end some of the psych eval is not covered. Only one nutrition class is covered, the rest are 62 bucks a session. The liquid diet prior to surgery(218.00) is out of pocket too. It is really helpful to go to the support groups held once a month,(some insurances require it at least 3 times prior to surgery). ALL these things are needed to be able to qualify for the surgery. There is no skipping over those. Hope this was helpful Kelly

I am going to be banded on July 1st by Dr. McColl.  I am so excited.  I think that Altru in Grand Forks has an awesome program.  I have met with Dr. McColl once and I will meet with him again next week.  He seems very nice and very thorough.

First of all..you are BEAUTIFUL! I understand some of your feelings though..People do treat you differently when you are overweight.. I also understand how it feels to be alone..hell..at least you have a man :) I don't even have one of those. I also dont feel as fat as I am..sometimes I look at myself..really look at myself and I want to puke..I wish I had seen how big I was getting and stopped it sooner.. Today I went to the store and bought a pair of size 24 Capris..they only fit because of the stretch in the waist..I could have cried! If you ever want to talk I am hear to listen. Andrea