New beginnings

Jan 10, 2013

Today feels like the beginning of a new life for me...

It may seem silly to say considering as I haven't even met with a surgeon yet, but TODAY is the day I took the first step and called the Bariatric Surgery Center and spoke with someone. I was super nervous, but thankfully the woman was very friendly and put me right at ease. She took my information and I now have my first appointment scheduled for January 29th! However I'm not sure what I should call this appointment... it's kind of like a consult I suppose.

It's an all day thing (9AM-4:30PM) and I'll spend most of the day with the nurse / dietician, learning about the surgeries, what to expect, foods, etc... then I'll meet with the surgeon and have a physical done.

Thankfully, I'm lucky enough to have BCBS of Michigan and they do cover the RNY procedure (I called in advance) however there are certain requirements. On the up-side, they will waive the 6-month required medically monitored diet with a doctor because my BMI is over 50. Not that it's good that my BMI is that high, but it does make things go a little faster I suppose.

The nurse I spoke with today seemed to think the entire insurance process should go smoothly. It also helps that the hospital I chose is a Center Of Excellence recommended by BCBS.

If things go as planned, I could be looking at surgery in early Spring. That just seems crazy to me! But I'll take it! I've been researching for months and months and I finally feel like things are progressing.

Here's to new beginnings!

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