This past week I found out that I misunderstood my insurance coverage (under my husband)
It doesn't cover the gastric sleeve!!!
I have been working on the 6 mon required diet since July and now the insurance won't even cover the sleeve!! I was floored!
It will cover bypass and lap band- but I want neither of these.

So now it's off to "Plan B".
I will pick up the insurance where I work which does cover the sleeve. The frustrating part is ...

I've started to listen to weight loss hypnosis. And after just a few days, I honestly feel they are helping!!! I am making better food choices and talking myself out of snacking! It is recommended to listen to them daily. If anyone is interested, there are FREE Apple apps available to download. There are free exercise and motivation apps as well I plan to start listening to. There are some that you have to pay for but I'm only trying out the free ones for now.
Also I want to note that ...

Originally Posted by BellaTrix

Just wanted to highly recommend this book!!! I recently got it off amazon.com in the kindle version for my IPad, but it's also available in paperback. Author Cynthia L. Alexander. It gives practical psychological tools and techniques to apply throughout the entire journey of successful weight loss and maintenance before & after bariatric surgery. You will not regret this purchase!

A powerful quote from the overview:
"The main weapon in your arsenal for weight loss

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Finally got to meet my surgeon today and I really like him!!
He has a warm caring personality and is very down to earth. Such a relief!!
I've been a little worried up to this point. I've met Dr's for other reasons in the past and had not been totally content when the appt was over. Personality differences, feeling my appt was rushed , not really "hearing" my concerns, or feeling like the Dr is just going through the motions and I'm just another patient to collect fees ...