are you freakin' kidding me......

So I am starting to get antsy, it's been almost a week now since I spoke to Laverne at Clarian and she told me she submitted to Insurance last Thursday.Ok So I go online to Anthem and check for pending approvals...nothin' nadda zip zilch, ok so I call anthem...what they have nothing in the computers to even show paperwork being recieved regarding surgery. I am sooo depressed. It has been so long and I have worked so hard, I really just want to cry. I call Laverne and of course leave a message...nothing nadda zip zich. I am sooo depressed....I am working here on a timeline. I ahve to have surgery and get back to work before May21. AArrGGHH!

SHanna

laverne told me when she did tiffanys on anthem she had to mail it in  so i takes longer i got our approval in the mail before she did and took it up to nancy 

Hang in there Shanna!  Waiting on approval drove me absolutely nuts. 

Patience is needed, remember this procedure is for the rest of your life.  A month or 2 or more delay is small compared to the benefit for a lifetime.  Use the energy to better prepare for the change.  It is tough for someone that has had the operation to convey how nu ch your life changes.  Some experience different things,  It is going to be your journey.  Learning now to eat what you should will be a great thing. I use whfoods.org for a web site to get info on what is a better choice.  Go for whole grains fresh veg. and fruit.  Get away from canned food.  Use frozen if the produce is not in season.  Get protein from other sources beside flesh of dead animals at times. Prepare our spouse for the change and stress to them I am doing this for me and I hope you can be a trusted encouraging partner in this journey. I would be lost without Becky's help and support.  I shiver at the comments friends and family make at times that really bolster what I have done and ignore that she also has lost 60 lbs on weigh****chers.  I am the cook in the family so she eats better because I do.  If you are not the cook work on getting whoever is to make changes that are good for all. Hang in there.  We are praying that God's will be done. E

Thnaks E, I have done actually all of the above. I have lost 56 pounds preop so I have cut all non whole wheat from my diet, all pop, pre much all processed foods actually. Believe me my husband, if he wants crap makes it or buys it himself. LOL Thanks SHanna

Shanna,

You'll get there girl... this is the most frustrating part of the whole thing. I had to have mine sent certified mail because they "never got it" several times... Of course I was also working with the most incompetent bariatric coordinator on the face of the planet so that makes a huge difference. Keep your head up and be persistent... also what size you in now? I do in fact have some clothes to take to the exchange and wanted to know if you need anything imparticular when I go through them.

Woo hoo,  Happy happy joy joy, Thanks Jessyca, I am currently 22-24 depeding on brand. I have starting stocking up on 18/20's and 16/18 and heck if I come acrossed an awesome 14 that is so cute I can't stand it I'll take it too. Thanks See ya at the Exchange:) SHanna