New journey but scared

I am just wondering....

I started my Journey April 1, 2008 by asking my PCM for a referral, and she kind of blew me off. But I had to go to a follow up on April 15, 2008, my PCM was out of the office so I had to see the Nurse practioner . Well, the Nurse practitioner, said, "Oh no problem!" I can submit the referral to Tricare for you RIGHT NOW.....So by, Monday, April 21, 2008, I was approved to see a surgeon. So I got right on my seminar and the next day I was set for an appointment to meet the surgeon. When the NP recommended a surgeon she was partial to Scott & White Hopspital in Temple, Tx. But she also recommended Metroplex Hospital here in my town. Well, Tricare chose Dr. Steven Fass @ Bariatrics Center of Austin, and I really think that was a blessing. Because the office has been good to me, thus far. So I am set to meet Dr. Fass personally on May 1, 2008,for his approval to be banded. The advocate says I should be banded by the end of May. When I entertained the idea of getting lap band, I didn't know it was going to be so quick. Now I am nervous...... because the process is moving so quick! After reading a lot of stories over the net mentioning how hard it is to get insurance to pay and the steps you have to take. I have to say I was a bit frustrated......But the advocate I talked to today says, "You are double the weight you are supposed to be!" "You'll be fine with getting an approval."

Now I said all that to say... I hope this doesn't come back denied by Tricare, and I hope I get over this nervousness. After being "BIG" for so long ... it's scary to be able to enter a new journey and it's almost in my reach!

I am 5'9, 282.5 lbs....

I guess I just needed to get this off my chest....

Thanks for reading!

CeeCee

...and relax! It's all perfectly normal! And the more "homework" you do, the less nervous you will be. The more informed you are, the better patient you will be. Read, read read- the good, the bad AND the ugly! Good luck!

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Cynthia
I live in my own little world, but it's okay because they know me here.

Height 5'2"
Highest: 335
Surgery:328.6
Current: 223.8 as of 7/1/08
Goal: Who cares? I feel great!
Surgery Date: 2/12/07
Open Roux-en-Y at The Miriam Hospital, RI
TT Gym Rat #11
PhoenixBear

Godsblessedme

keep on with the research because there is alot of people on here that have started out with the band and wound up just wanting the GBS so please do your research good luck and welcome to the TT

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Deborah (before sugery)

Day of Sugery/Goal
262 /204 /130

Surgery Date: 12/18/07 Lap RNY

Gym Rat #98

Scale W #2

New journey but scared

I have researched so much the info is starting to run together....

I have never wanted GBS and don't think I will change my mind!

I would rather a gradual loss, and would like the less invasive surgery.

Thanks for the support! The more and more I think about how close I am it's getting more comfortable!

I am glad TT is here!!!!