Approved Today,Surgery in 3 weeks!!

Hey y'all!  This is my first time posting but I have been reading the boards for a month now.   I went  on the 21st to the required seminar, today I completed the computer behavioral test and spoke with the head doc.  I met with the surgical coordinator afterwards, set a surgery date of Sept. 18th and she called me 20mins later saying I had been approved by my insurance (Anthem Blue Cross/ Blue Shield).  I am so happy :)   I look forward to crossing over to the loser's bench :)  Can't wait to meet new friends here and in the area!  I live in Gloucester, work in Newport News as a REALTOR® but graciously I am able to work out of my home instead of the office.   I need to go get my thoughts together, so much to prepare child care wise, work (I have a closing that week of surgery) etc.  Going to be hard but it's worth it Autumn

Congratulations, Autumn. That is great news. Joe

Thanks Joe :)

WOW that was fast!! CONGRATS

Thanks :)  Tell me about it!!  I didn't know whether to scream, cry, or have an accident driving home when she called to say I was approved. Now I am going nuts trying to find family/friends to get kiddos on the bus while I'm in the hospital.

Hey Autumn , WAY TO GO !!  You are on your way . I know you will get it all done and be prepared for this .  Please let us know if there is anything I can do .  Take care ,  Tink

CONGRATS!!!!  This is SUCH a big step.  Enjoy and embrace every part of this journey. Good luck to you and we are all cheering for you - you BIG loser!

I am soooooo excited for you!!! Tell what you have planned for when you lose the weight?

lol...I want to be able to shave my legs w/o killing myself bending over :)  ok ok seriously: 1. Be able to play sports with my kiddos outside. 2. Go jogging w/ hubby..just get into shape period, hehe maybe take after Jill and  re-name myself "SportyAutumn"? :) 3.Stand for hours showing homes and doing open houses in heels 4.Finally feel free I suppose, I always felt like a skinny person trapped in a large body 5.Definately be able to fit into the rides at Busch Gardens.  Hubby and I are roller coaster freaks!

The hospital just called at 9pm to schedule my hospital bloodwork and such!  This is going so smoothly that I am peeking around the corners waiting for "Murphy" to jump out and slow down my race to the loser's bench