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So it begins....I had to change my PCP because my previous doctor had a diet program she wanted me to pay out of pocket. Long story short I told her I wanted bariatric surgery and she refused it completely because she thought her program is better than surgery. Now I have my new PCP and he got right down to business he told me he would send me for the sleep apnea test which he is sure I have and told me to stop by every month to do weight in. He finds this 6 month period a setback because my BMI is 51 at 280 pounds that alone should be considered for the insurance to approve so he told me just stop by get you weight in and at 6 month i will write you the letter don't worry Has anyone else had they're doctor due this for them??? He did advice me to try and lose some weight before surgery but really didn't give me anything to go by.

Thank you so much guy this is one of the mayor concerns that I had but being in this forum has help set that aside. Like most of you said I rather be healthy and lose weight and worry about the sagging later lol can't wait to be sleeved

I have not been sleeved so I'm not much help but this might help if you go out for pizza. When I was doing Atkins i use to get a slice of pizza with extra cheese and eat my pizza with a fork lol I know it sounds weird but what I did was eat the toppins with the cheese first and then have a nibble of the carbs. That way I enjoyed the flavors of the pizza with hardly any carbs and I could still eat with my friends hope this helps you a bit.

Thanx for the responses guys that sounds great My work covers my insurance and I was worried alot was coming out of my pocket but you guys give me hope

That sounds great did you have empire *** like me??

Hi All, Has anyone in this forum has the sleeve with empire blue cross *** insurance in NYC recently I would like to know how much was or Copay for the procedure I have to have a Hernia repaired. if anyone else has or had this same situation your response will be greatly appreciated. I'm worried my insurance will not cover me and I can not be out of pocket In my insurance card it states that my copay is $1,000 for hospital stay but now I'm wondering if I have to pay more than that

Pagie it does not matter as long as u have ur health congrats on ur weight loss keep it up

Great research pdxman thanx

Sleeve of steels its so great to hear that and it give me hope

Wow i know everyone skin is different and yes i have hope that i wont have that much skin sagging Lol thanx guys for ur responses

I have not been sleeved yet but I was wondering if there are some of you guys that started at about my weight 280 and lost 100 pounds did you have alot of saggy skin. I'm 31 years old I've never had a child and I'm 5feet 4inches. Honestly I don't mind the saggy skin if I'm healthy but I would like to hear how some people have done thanks for the feedback.

Wow you look great keep up the good work I can't wait to be on the other side sleeved and losing weight congrats!!!!

That look Yummy thanx for the recipe

That's awsome to hear I'm even more exited to get this show on the road LOL. and yes due post pics I would love to see your results congrats on your weight loss.

Thanx so much for your responses :) I can't wait to have mine

Chigga77 do you mind sharing your expirience with the hospital and the surgeon I'm planing on having it done with Dr. Belsley how was there treatment with you did you have any complications??

Hi everyone I was curious to know has anyone had surgery with the doctors affiliated with St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital in New York City???

Send out a prayer for you all will be well

wow that's great Rootman I can't wait to be sleeved I guess other than the weight loss I will gain lots of other things also

I'm so happy to hear that I can't wait to get my sleeve but I have to wait the 6 month so my insurance can approve Thanx guys!!!!

Has anyone's Libido increased after Surgery???

Thanks Living Again that makes me feel better I'm crossing my fingers

Oh wow really my BMI is 50 but I'm not sure if I am required to have morbities. I fairly healthly I have asthma and problems with my Vitamin D other than that I'm pretty healthy I'm worried I will not be approved :S

Love the idea about the extract flavoring I will def try this

I was told by my surgeon that Empire just started 6 month ago to approve the Sleeve as a lose weight option has anyone gone through these insurance did they cause any trouble to approve the surgery?? and what where the requirements to be approved???