Andrea K

That was the main reason I chose the RYBP as well.

Great article, this was helpful.

I ordered this on my kindle. Awesome book, easy to read and very informative. I have a list of things to ask my surgeon. This took some of the anxiety out of getting prepared for this surgery.

My meeting with my PCP went well. She is supportive of my having the surgery. She is willing to do all she can to help me have a successful outcome.

Wow- just got off the phone with Cigna. They said don't worry about the letter. The Hospital I am looking into having my surgery will begin pre-certification with Cigna. They will contact my PCP and request all information that is needed. My insurance does not require my PCP to give me a referral. So if she is not on board with my decision to have WLS it will not affect anything in the process. You all have been so great. I am so glad I came across this site.

Carmen, Thank you for the info. I plan on calling Cigna in the AM. I am so excited to finally get the ball rolling.

>Hi my name is Andrea, I am 47. I am happily married (21 yrs. this month), we do not have children, but have been blessed with a wonderful goddaughter. I am the youngest of 5 siblings. I love to do crafty things too. I like to take my sewing machine with me when camping. If I am not fishing I am quilting I loves cats. My profile picture is my cat Clyde.

Carmen- I too have Cigna (of Tennessee) and I will be seeing my PCP on Friday. I have no idea if she will be supportive of WLS or not. I have researched the hospital and surgeon I would like to use. Do I just ask her for the "Letter of Recommendation" or will she need to fax it. I don't do well with confrontation but I have educated myself about WLS and feel this is what I want to do for my health. I sure hope she will be on board with my decision. Thanks for any help you can give.

Wow, I never thought of loosing friends over having surgery. But I agree with the consensus. Time to weed out the people in your life that are not uplifting and encouraging.