dirich

I just got notified today that my insurance company has approved my surgery.........will see the surgeon on Monday and hopefully get a date, probably in July also as his June calendar is full and he is on vacation for a week.......it's getting real close and am starting to get a little anxious

no lap band, just getting prepared for bypass

In need of some real answers to myself. Went for my 4 of 6 monthly DR visits and have only lost about 7 pounds in this time, she thinks I may not have the want to stick with it after the surgery. It was my GP not the surgeon.......if I can't show more weight loss will my surgeon tell me no,,,,,,,,,insurance nor surgeon have said anything about having to lose weight and I am failing. What if I can't do it, questioning myself after my check in today.........have been walking, gave up soda, trying to not eat junk and that is my weakest point........not going to have surgery until the end of June if everything passes..........really down on myself today, been ready to break into being a crybaby all day......is there anyone out there that didn't know if they could do it but did

yes I do have out of network also.....can the same doctor be used for both..............I know he is in network and so is the hospital

I haven't given up on my insurance yet. I am having someone from the hospital contact them to get an idea of what they would pay...............couple years ago when I checked into it the DR's office tole me my part would b about $8K so I will wait until I hear the final no to be really upset

I found out today that I am out of the coverage area for Kaiser, I live in Deschutes county. Back to the drawing board

I talked to someone at kaiser and through the group plan i have it is possible that the cost for the in patient surgery would be 0..........looking into switching so i have not given up yet.........still scared about everything regarding surgery itself and could i follow the rules

I have insurance through my retirement............my other choice would be kaiser

they pay 80% of a sex change but not for a life saving surgery DAMN THEM

OMG I am so PO'd............just found out my insurance company covers a maximum total of 15K,,,,,,,,I can't afford the other 40+k...................I feel like crying

I have done all my research on the band and thought that would be my choice. After the info meeting sounds like the bypass would be the better route according to the surgeon. Filled out the papers and will send in tomorrow knowing that I will have to have a 6 month supervised diet........anything you want to warn me about or personal experience. I am not afraid of the surgery so much as the post surgery and what to expect cause I have not spent as much time on this forum or reading about this option. Any input would be great, negative or possitive I am ready for all................

kisha: 60th day of post op? do you struggle with it every day?

Oh no!!!!!!! Don't let the snow stop you,,,,,,,are you within walking distance at least to get there............how about a cab or a friend with a 4-wheel drive

OK so I have my meeting tonight, am getting excited and scared not knowing how I handle this journey when I finally get to start it..........will have a 6 month insurance required supervised diet first, will give me time for all the other pre approval crap I have to do....husband is very supportive but wants to make sure I understand everything that i wil need to change to be successful

heres to a new start to a better healthy lifestyle, please grant me the power and energy to finish this and feel great

when people ask me questions that I think are rude I try to say "Now why would you be interested in that?" Not always that nice but I try

my title about says it all, what if I can't do it...............i really want to but what if I can't stick with it......haven't talked to a DR yet but will on the 19th.........this sounds like it will be the most difficult thing I have ever done....tiny bites, chewing forever, life long changes (how ever much I have left) really doubting myself cause so far I have failed so many diets and most more than 3 or 4 times...mu husband will support me 1000% so that's not an issue

If you don't mind about how much are you looking at for total cost?

OK I am going to the information meeting for the DR I will most likely choose. This is an advanced specialty care center and I am anxious to attend as I am 95% sure at this point that I want the band. Insurance will cover approx 80% and I will need to do the 6 month monitered diet. Oh well that time will pass even if I do nothing about my weight and I will be closer to my new healthy life style. I will try to get as much info as I can and talk with post banders there as maybe it will help to calm my nerves.

need to ask someone that is like me some direct questions, I am a 54 year old female, BMI 40-41 and would like to lose between 80-100 lbs. I will be attending an info session on the 16th

in bend or..................anyone out there want to be my WLS friend

what was the worst thing for you

If I am in the research stage and have questions about how well I can follow the "rules" am I ready to get serious? Have ordered th big book and am hoping it will give me important details.........