Cindy_Wisc

Still ongoing.... I filed an appeal and that got denied. I am now working on getting things pulled together to file a "Second Level Review" but I'm pretty sure that will also be denied. I just feel like I was lied to by all parties. My insurance said I was covered because I had co-morbidities but it didn't come out until the appeal that it had to be co-morbidities "uncontrolled by pharmacotherapy". My surgeon's office has worked with this insurance company before so I'm surprised they didn't know that level of detail. But to be fair I'm sure every policy is different.
I am going to have another sleep study because the paperwork that got submitted was from a study in 2010 so I'm hoping that comes out 'bad' enough that I'll be covered.
Good luck to you!

In my experience, if you tell 5 people then those 5 people each tell someone and the information is then totally public. I am keeping my surgery a secret from everyone except my daughter and I'll just tell people that I'm eating right and working out.
But everyone is different so you should go with your gut on this.
Btw -- even with the surgery, the success comes from you eating right and working out so it's not like you would be telling a lie.

Then you should do fine alone.

Hi,
Because of everyone's schedules it looks like I might be alone after I return home from my VSG. Has anyone else done this alone? Did you have any particular issues?
Thanks!

The only thing I needed was a ride home from the hospital. My doctor told my wife, not to baby me, make me get up and fix my own foods and stuff. The surgeons insist that you be reasonably active after surgery. It cuts the risk of the most common complications.
Like the above response, just make sure you have everything you are going to need for the first few days because you shouldn't be driving.

I live alone and had no problems after surgery. I made sure to stock up on everything I needed. I did have my housekeeper come by for an extra visit to take care of things like vacuuming and mopping, because I didn't think I would have the energy for that. Also had her change the kitty litter boxes since lifting anything that heavy was restricted for me for four weeks. Other than that, no issues whatsoever. I was glad not to have anyone around -- I was able to focus on getting my fluids and Protein in, and to nap as much as I wanted, without anyone bothering me. If I had lived with anyone I probably would have sent them away!