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Dear Sue Sorry if I had read a little closer I would have realized you have inflammation in your tummy and esophagus. Again, hope you find out soon whether it would interfere with WLS. Sincerely, Searching

03/02/2014l 03/02/2014 Hi, I was curious why the Doctor decided to do the study for you? Have you been having re-flux problem's? I had never heard of this procedure until a few weeks ago when the doctor asked me if I would want to have one as I keep getting sick and the asthma doc thinks its a combination of re-flux and asthma making me cough all the time. Hope you are doing well. Have you heard whether this condition would stop you from having the surgery? Sincerely, Searching

03/02/2014 Hi, Interesting ideas regarding insurance. One would think with all the research on excess weigh and inflammation insurance companies would want to pay for WLS but they don't. It is worst this year in-regards to what insurance companies will pay for. We have a small business and WLS is excluded. I couldn't even buy a rider. Searched and looked for insurance we could buy. Only Federal or Medicare were options that were available in our state. So I will be looking towards the idea regarding reflux and hiatal hernias. Searching

09/13/2013 Hi, Does anyone know if there are any provisions in Obama Care for WLS? I heard on the news a few weeks ago that being over weight is now considered a disease. Does that mean that our insurances have to cover WLS once Obama Care is implemented? Wouldn't that be wonderful! Really Hoping Searching

Good post. Yes, it is hard to realize that skinny people have their own set of issues. You have realized something that most of us either don't know how to do or forget to do. That is practice being happy until it becomes a way of life. But, you have to admit that getting lighter will help a lot of issues. Less pain, less embarrassment, less health issues, and less rejection, so on and so on!. Although, you may as well be happy getting to your goal. The ones who have made their goals should be proud of themselves anyway they want to express it. They made a big change in their lives and if they want to dream of being sexy, a babe, or what have you that's ok too. Like you say " Everyone has their own self expression and dreams. But, of course It does help being happy any place you are in your journey.

05/15/2013 Information about insurance coverage in Washington State that I have found to date: There is no insurance coverage unless you are on medicare, You or spouse are in a group with 50 employees and WLS is added as a rider, or your a Federal employee. If anyone knows any different please share. Thank you, Searching

This would be fun but to far away. Western Washington but not in Seattle.

05/08/2013 Hello Everyone, Finding out small bites of info every now and than. Iam still working on How to pay for surgery. I did find out when I am 65 medicare should cover it. I am 62 now. I am going to find out if Oregon Blue Cross is something I can purchase and use it in Washington State for WLS. I also have health problems so Mexico would not be a good option for me. I will just keep searching. Sincerily, Searching

04/13/2013..............After surgery, approximately how many calories do you eat per day? We should have around 70 grams of protein correct. Thanks.........Searching

04/12/2013 Sorry to hear your not feeling well. I haven't had surgery yet. But out on the other web sites there is lots of info that may help. But if ones not feeling well its hard to search for answers. I am also sorry to hear your hubby isn't more understanding. Didn't he want you to have the surgery? Mine is afraid. I think the people who are on this site have a lot going on and post when they can but it's usually not daily. I am like that as I have a lot going on so I come and go on the site. Take care. Hope you get feeling better. Sincerely, Searching

04/11/2013 INSURANCE COMPANIES SHOULD BE TO BE AGAINST THE LAW! SEARCHING

04/11/2013 Hello, What a fun idea! I have been gone for awhile. I have been sick. I bet I missed the party. Did all of you have fun? What kind of sinful food did you bring or did you bring a nice Protein Shake? I would like to learn how to post a private message. Can someone share with me? I can get by on the internet but I have lots to learn. We're all of you able to figure out how to chat live? I would need to learn that also. But isn't that what is fun is to learn new things! Have a good evening. Searching

04/11/2013 Hi Pinkpeonie, I have been gone for awhile as I was sick. I am sorry I didn't reply to your post to me. I really appreciate your response. Yes, I would love to talk to you. I looked on your info for your email address but it wasn't listed. It is kind of a coincendence but I talked to my new GP about WLS yesterday and asked if he knew the Doctor you recommended. Yes, I would really like to understand what took place with the broker and the surgery center. I have heard from others with Regence also that they did not have WLS in their policies. Everything in regards to insurance coverage may change this coming year due to Obama Care? But I haven't been able to even find a different policy to purchase that has WLS in it. I would love to talk with you. Searching

03/17/2013 Hello Sassy Senior, Thank you for your post. Yes, I will read your your story I'am going to do that now after I respond to you. You said, " To post in a headline"? Sorry, but I don't understand what you mean. Yes, now I have identified myself as a Baby Boomer ! I haven't retired yet. We have a small construction company. Although, it is very slow at present due to our poor economy. We have been trying to take advantage of our down time and get some much needed painting and some small remodling projects finished. But like you it is slow going due to the pain. We have Regence Insurance but they won't pay for WLS. I have tried to find an insurance that we could purchase that would cover WLS but no luck yet. I have my eyes and ears out looking for an affordable insurance for our company that would cover WLS. Sincerily, Searching

03/09/2013 HELLO SASSYCAT, Did I understand you to say you are pre-op? It just made me curious how long this site has been up. What is keeping you from having your WLS? I am 62 years with a few health problems myself. But Somedays I want the surgery somedays I don't. So as you see I'am still kind of scared of it. I will have to self pay and that presently holds me back. I just want to really be sure and completely ready when the green light starts glowing. I would also like to hear from any of you that are older and have gone to Mexico. Thank you. Sincerily, Searching