All steps complete!

Well, as of this morning, I have completed all the things I needed to do to have my paperwork submitted to the insurance company. I had a cardioloty appointment on Monday, and everything is just fine. I had my psych evaluation yesterday in Bend, and this morning I had to see my Internist to be weighed to prove that I have lost at least 5% of my weight and have my last cholesterol test. I have lost 18 pounds since February 27, so I have actually lost 7% of my body weight! I'm feeling really good. Now all I need is to get the psych evaluation sent in (he said it would be a week and a half to two weeks), then they will send everything to Regence BC/BS, and it should only take about two weeks after that to pick me a surgery date! I am hoping for an early May or mid-May date. Linda

Way To GO, Linda!!! I know the waiting is tough, but it's going to be well worth it!!!! Keep up the good work & your spirits! Jackie

Wow! I am so happy for you! Time will fly now!

Linda, You should have no problem with approval. Doesn't it feel good to get everything done and soon to be on its way to the insurance. May is not that far away. How was your trip to the coast this past weekend? I think that is where you were. Missed you Saturday. Julia

That is great news Linda! WOO HOO!!! Bil

Excellent! You really made this happen quickly!

Thank you all! I have to say that it's fairly easy to lose the weight when you're living with a gastric bypass patient. I have been eating the same foods as Freddie, except I'll add a piece of fruit or some vegetables. It was nice to have him travel with me to the last few medical appointments too -- especially Tuesday night coming home from Bend in the SNOW! Life is good. I'm in love and my man and I will be getting fit and healthy together. Linda