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