Hibmirn

I was sleeved 5/10 and am down 20 lbs.

I'm 4 days also today I felt very gassy and had my first bm since last Tuesday. Pure liquid like too too much. I became diaphoretic and weak. Had some broth and a shower and feel much better. I'm on full liquids. I am down 12 lbs since Thursday morning.

I'm going in at 6:45am for surgery at 8:30am. I'm nervous and excited. Please pray for me.

I'm getting sleeved on May 10th with Dr. Mitchell Roslin.

WOW! Now that is the result I'm hoping for!

Hope you continue with a positive journey. I am scheduled at Northern Westchester with Dr. Roslin on May 10th. Keep sipping!

Just wanted to let you know that I got approved and will have surgery on May 10th with Dr. Roslin at Northern Westchester Hospital. Thank you for all your encouragement.

Glad to hear positive things about him. I am scheduled for surgery on May 10th with him at Northern Westchester Hospital.

I am scheduled for Northern Westchester Hospital. Same surgeon. I will remember the hot compress. Thank you for the tip. Have you had any regrets? Do you feel better? My BMI is around 40 but I am pre diabetic and have sleep apnea. Did you lose weight before surgery?

Hi All, I'm originally from the Bronx and now live in Westchester. I had a battle with insurance (ghi/bcbs) but now have a date of May 10th. Dr. Roslin is my surgeon. I'm nervousss and excited but so, so ready!

My surgery is scheduled for May 10th. I have not scheduled my GI series yet. The pre op testing - ekg, chest xray and labs need to be done less than 30 days before surgery. I am going to start cutting down the caffeine. I drink a lot of coffee. I will make my appointments this week. Right after Easter I will try to start a low carb diet in preparation. Please do not get frustrated or give up. It will happen for you. They are very good at what they do. After all the press yesterday about wls and diabetes, I'm sure it will happen. I will say a prayer and keep my fingers crossed for you.

I printed out some weigh in forms that I found on their website (Lenox Hill one) filled them out and my doctor signed them. I did not send stuff from weight watchers.

I gained weight! I did mostly weight watchers and tried Atkins and cheated like crazy! I was initially going to the gym but hurt my hip and stopped.

Have patience. You will get it. I am a nervous wreck thinking about the surgery but know I need it. I finished the diet in February. Roslin and his team are great at dealing with the insurance companies.

Just got word today that my external appeal overturned GHI's decision to deny. I'm anxious and nervous at th same time. I'm scheduled for surgery on May 10th at Northern Westchester Hospital. I can't believe I got approved.

Me too! I think they are a great surgical team and I think Roslin knows how to fight for his patients. The latest for me to hear back is April 5th. I hope they don't take all that time to make up their mind. I am so anxious too. GHI is criminal in the way they treat their consumers. I will switch in November if they continue to treat me unfairly.

First it was the lack of a physician other than my surgeon recommending the surgery. The sleep apnea doctor submitted his report with the recommendation for wls. My pcp supervised the diet and I spoke monthly to a nutritionist. They then stated that they did not get a letter from the pcp for medical necessity. It is alot of BS. They just don't want to pay. Hopefully I will hear something positive soon. Two different letters with two different denials. Satisfied the first and they added another requirement on the second. RIDICULOUS!!

My doctor is doing the Peer to Peer Review. I have GHI/BCBS and was denied twice.

Dr. Roslin is doing my review. I'm hoping to hear positive news! I also have GHI.

WHO is your doctor and WHICH HOSPITAL did you use? I am reading your posts daily and praying for your quick recovery. Please do not let this setback interfere with all the wonderful dreams you had post op for a healthy new you. You will recover and the resulting weight loss will promote a healthier life. Stay strong and stay positive.

I was denied this week for not completing the 6 month diet and for not having a letter from my pcp.

Great job! You look fabulous.

I have the same insurance. Did you do your 6 month diet.

Let me know how you do!

From what I have read, Dr. Yatco is a fine surgeon and I would not mind if I had him. I have GHI also. I will be meeting with the psych and nutritionist later this week. I had a sleep study done and have sleep apnea. I had blood work done and will be meeting Dr. Roslin in Northern Westchester on the 19th. I am not sure if Roslin or Yatco will be doing my surgery based upon insurance. I do know that the surgery has to be done at Lenox Hill to be covered. Roslin opened in Northern Westchester and I think Yatco may be affiliated there also. Let me know who you do. You seem to be moving along very quickly.