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Posted this on my blog yesterday: After having completed all of the prerequisites, I was told I would be submitted to insurance for pre-approval. That was a week and a half ago. Last Wednesday, I followed up via email, but received no reply. So, I called today. Evidently, they didn't get the Medical Clearance from Dr. Schneider, my primary care physician. Kim told me that they submitted without the clearance, and as expected, insurance called looking for the clearance. She got something today from Dr. Schneider, but it apparently wasn't what they were looking for. I call Dr. Schneider's office and she doesn't have time to call Dr. Krohn's office to find out exactly what they need. Sheesh. I asked Kim if she'd take that next step, and hopefully they'll get on the same page. I'll have to call again tomorrow though.

I did vanilla, Dutch chocolate and banana. All good. Tried the pineapple, Orange Banana and I don't care for it at all.

Take it all day long!!!

I recently tried Unjury. Eck!!! I like Isopure. I hear the bottled (ready to drink) is good too.

You might try the truth. Echoing others, you know the answer. You just need the courage to do what you know to be the right move.

Well, the good news is you are approved. As for your surgeon's office's neglect to notify you... who knows?? I was at my Nut visit last week, and I could hear the office staff going on and on about how they had spent the whole day trying to get PPO patients who's out of pocket was resetting on New Years scheduled for surgery in December. Whether you are or are not in this category, that is one possible explanation. Either you're PPO and they don't even want to deal with you, or you're not and they're too busy with the PPO people.

This, for me, is the lure of WLS. My neighbor, who had VSG around three years ago, told me that he had to remember to eat.

NIce post, Jen. I coudn't find anything at mycigna.com. I called Cigna just a day or two before my first consult and was told that my policy did not cover, but when I went for my consult, I was told that it does. I'm going with the doctor's office, because they're not going to do it if they won't get paid. I just finished all my pre-op stuff, and was told they are submitting for approval today.

A few years ago, we bought a Tanita brand scale at BBB that had body fat percentage sensor on it. Does anyone have any idea how accurate those things are?

Down at the bottom http://www.hormelhealthlabs.com/2colTemplate_product.aspx?page=CO_ThickEasyMeats&cond_id=117&cat_id=121 Down at the bottom, there's a link for each flavor that contains NV.

My first thought was, "why would you want to eat hot dogs?" before I saw the free part. Like Crazy Geno, I'd skip 'em. Free isn't a good enough reason. Brats might be a little different story, but that would be a rare exception

Makes a lot of sense. Thanks for everyone's input. Though I have never had issues to date, it seems like a prudent move. This brings to mind a saying in supply chain, relative to volume forecasting: past performance is not an indicator of future volume. That seems to apply here.

I found this on Amazon the other day searching for "firming lotion." I saved it to my wish list, but haven't tried it yet: http://www.amazon.com/Urban-Skintrition-Stretch-Collagen-Repairing/dp/B002LHG9HI/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=U7ETVXH58S2K&coliid=I1X1D0ZR1QXO03 Seems to have positive reviews.

Thought this was an invitation...

Be sure to take a lap around the nurses station at the stroke of midnight!

Be careful; asian food tends to have sugar added as part of the recipe.

Seems unheard of for insurance to get you approved so quickly. Read that: without requiring 3-6 months of nutrition and/or a longer history of comorbidities. Good luck to you on your surgery.

That's terrible. There should be some recourse for that. Maybe I should use a sharpie on my stomach and write: "Sleeve - not RnY... and don't forget the gallbladder" on the day of surgery!! I've seen several TV dramas where a doctor was getting a leg amputated and they wrote, "not this one, idiot!" on the good leg!

Well, I'd imagine the reports getting completed maybe today (PCP + Nut) and getting submitted maybe by the end of the week. I guess all in all, I'm right on schedule. I've always figured on surgery some time in January.

Sil - I can't tell if you're a man or a woman. If you're a man - just Bic that dome! (see below). Woman - gee, I feel for ya! Is a wig an option? Donny - as a guy who started balding in my early to mid 20's, I started with buzzing my hair down to a #2 or #4 clipper, then about 2 years ago - inspired by a coworker - I went all in and started shaving it off. I wish I'd done it sooner. The whiteness contrast will go away in a week or two. Starting in winter, you will notice a significant temperature difference; I was amazed the difference between bald and #2... crazy! The cold isn't an issue now. Bic that dome! Own it!! See my recommendations (Reco-Man-Dation) here.

Have you ever seen Terminator? First it's surgery, next they'll take over the world!! LOL

I recorded my experience here, and also on my blog: http://johnswlsjourney.blogspot.com/2012/11/my-egd-experience.html

Good Luck, Hanners! For others, I was GOING to say, remember if it is cancelled or postponed for a heart concern, it's for your own safety. It's like when the airplane is delayed for a mechanical issue. I always think, "take your time and make sure it's right... I'd rather get there late than not at all!"

Yesterday, I had both my appointment with PCP for final medical clearance and Nut#3. I was told that after both reports were recorded, they would be submitting to insurance. So, I started thinking: if insurance comes back in a week (which I understand is typical), it's possible - just possible - I could have this thing done here in December. On one hand, I'd like to enjoy Christmas and New Years without restriction, but on the other hand, I'm ready - let's get this thing going! Then as I was waiting in the lobby of my bariatric surgeon for my Nut appointment, I could overhear the nurses talking about how they've spent all day trying to squeeze in PPO patients that want to get in before their out-of-pocket tallies reset. While I have PPO, I was told by insurance that my out of pocket resets with the plan-year, which is in June, so I'm good. Of course, that didn't stop me from having a little fun... When I got done with Nut, I went out and said, "I'm clear, and I'm on PPO... when can we get this done?!" The coordinator about went cross-eyed! It was funny. I let her off the hook pretty quickly, and we had a good laugh.

Is there any life change sans-gallbladder?