mamasass

Thanks! Good luck with your surgery on the 30th. I will continue to try to find some patience and hope for the best.

I feel whiny. I just hate the uncertainty of it all. I read these posts and I have hope.....I now have been diagnosed with sleep apnea. I am so looking forward to being and feeling healthier.

My insurance (Health Assurance) requires six months with the nutritionist, cardiac clearance, pulmonary clearance, psych clearance, letter from pcp, EGD, current TSH within normal limits, and you can't gain more than give lbs from initial visit with surgeon. I have fulfilled all of these requirements. My BMI is 37 with 3 comorbidities. I started this journey the beginning of December. My last nut appointment is June 3. Then they send it to insurance for approval. Then after it is approved they call me back in for pre op appointment and to schedule. My new insurance year starts Aug. 1. I have already met my deductible. I need to get this done before the end of July! I know I am not the only one to experience this anxiety and wait, but ugh....it has me so crazy not knowing....And what if they don't approve me?

So did you find the practice helpful and supportive? Thanks for answering!

Thanks for the info.. I just want to,have an idea what to expect, although I know all are different!

Thanks for the info.. I just want to,have an idea what to expect, although I know all are different!

Anyone have him as their surgeon,or one of his associates?

This may be a dumb question...but, I haven't read or heard anything about people having problems with bowels,or fiber intake? Is it a non-issue? I am a nurse and I guess I am a bit curious as a matter of habit. I have not been banded yet., My insurance requires 1 more month with the nutritionist. Thanks