pattylo

i have been overweight all my life. I have tried everything to lose the weight even though in many cases i have been sucessfull, i gain it all back and more. My doctor refer me to a wonderful team of Bariatic Surgery at Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Kini explain the process. According to my insurance guidelines, I need 6 months of weight loss medical supervision, 1 nutricionist visit, psychiatric evaluation, endoscopy test, Sleep Apnea test, blood work for deficiencies and a lung function test. I started in March and only pending my lung function test that is scheduled for April 15, 2013. After I have everything, They call me in an submit to my insurance for approval and a tentative date for surgery will be given to me. I have mix emotions right now !!! many times, I even cry of excitment and pray everyday for this to journey to become a reality. the nutricionist gave me a handfull of great information and samples on chewable vitamins and a booklet where to order, she also encourage me to look into over the counter stuff that are very good as well. Currently, I weight 260 pounds and BMI of 41, she advised me not to gain weight and provided me with a protein diet but have to keep my BMI in 35, to continuebto qualify thru insurance. I would love to interact with all who is interested in exchanging experiences. God Bless

anyone has Emblem Health? and was approved ?