Newbie!!

I just wanted to say hi, cause ive been reading this board for about a week not....im 20, not really a teen i guess...but everyone is closer to my age in here....anyway...i just started the pre op process i guess...i called the surgeons office and have to wait for a packet and then send it back and then they call me like 2 weeks later...but thats alrite....im not really worried about the insurance part because my mom's insurance covers it...im just worried if ill qualify....the surgeon im going to...you have to have a bmi of 35 or higher...unlike most and women can be 80 lbs overweight and be considered....well i just wanted to say and hi....and ill let yall know whats going on...im kinda scared about the whole thing...but my mom is behind me all the way...so thats good! *Liz

Hello Liz, Its nice to have you on the board!!! Just think of it this way, your one step closer to a new life!!! Well if you have any questions you can count on us to answer them!! Daniel

Just because they cover it, doesnt mean their going to acually approve it. Dont count your chickens before they hatch....... ~Amy