MrsG

My dr submitted to my insurance for a duodenal switch which means if the sleeve doesn't work I can go back and get the rny and its all covered. Can they do that for you? I would try the sleeve first and if you have problems you could go back, if thats an option you have. If I was in your shoes and had to choose rny or nothing I would chose rny but that's me. I'm sorry about your hernia, good luck with whatever you decide!

Well I'm from AZ and I have Blue Cross Blue Sheild and had to show a 5 year history of obesity. I had 2012, 2011, nothing for 2010, 2009 and nothing for 2008. So what I did was asked for medical records from 2007 (an extra year) and then I wrote a letter to the insurance stating that I had no need to see a dr for 2008 and 2010. The lady at the bariatrics who deals with the insurance says it happens and a letter just explains why it's missing. I'm submitting all my requirements and letters to the insurance next week. So maybe get what you can even if it's farther back. Hope that helps.

Was just wondering if anyone know what they do different during surgery for someone with sleep apnea? I'm thinking I have it but haven't received the official diagnose yet from dr. All I know is I panicked when I had to wear the mask half way into my sleep study and I'm having anxiety thinking about going under anesthesia and waking up in a panick. Do they make you wear a mask while under? I was just curious what they do different with sleep apnea patients. I've never been put under nor had any type of surgery before either. Thanks!