OMG Erica thats AWESOME! I bet you are feeling Great!!! I have 12 Days left till Surgery... OMG I just now realized how little time that Is... LOL. I'm so happy you are doing good!!! Krissy

I am not close to 200%. Im 100lbs over my ideal body weight, I have severe sleep apnea. Need a CPAP machine. I have a lot of small problems like bladder problems, irritable bowel syndrome, Severe back pain everyday, moderate knee pain on occasion (when climbing stairs, walking or running), heavy and very painful menstrus, lack of energy, I think I have GERD. I know I have severe heartburn alot. Depression and super low self esteem. Im tired all the time which is probably from the sleep apnea. But tricare doesnt seem to care anymore about the small stuff. They recently have been denying people left and right. I did my sleep study and we are appealing so maybe they will approve me. My PCP says he will give me my referral over and over if needed. And he says "if theres a will, theres a way and Ill find a way to get you approved" He said we will just keep digging until Tricare approves me. He was really mad I got denied because he doesnt want to see me have surgery on my back as he thinks surgery will make my back feel worse. So at least I have him, Liv Lite, and the surgeon, Dr Narscisso on my side. They are all wonderful and are fighting my battle for me for the most part. They point me in the right direction and I do what they say. Hopefully I will get approved after I appeal. Im keeping my fingers crossed.

i was denied by Tricare because I didnt have any of the majors IE: high Blood Pressure, diabetes, narcolepsy, hypertension, or severe breathing problems. After being denied my PCP was really mad and sent me for a sleep study for sleep apnea. We are all hoping it will be approved. Has anyone ever had this happen? Did you get approved because of sleep apnea? Just trying to figure what my chances of approval are.

I was just curious....do you mean 100 pounds overweight, or 100% over your ideal weight...which would make you double what your ideal weight is? The reason I'm asking is becasue I know if you are double what you should weigh, you should be able to get approved with no problem, but if you are 100 pounds overweight then I don't know how they look at the comorbidities. I will keep you in my prayers, I wish you the best. I know it is so frustrating, but hang in there. People who give up never get what they want.

Yes, my date is July 24. I still have to meet with the nutrionist. Was the first week clear liquids only or any liquids? Leann