ridgerunner

Ouch! Do you know how much of that charge you will pay out of pocket PaulDaniel? After further reading, the booklet they sent home with me from the seminar, is saying there is a small possibility I may be tested for this still. Sent from my LG-E980 using the BariatricPal App

Just got back from my weight loss seminar and signed up to get an appt. They are calling me tomorrow to set up a day. According to the surgeon (if I understood him correctly) since I will be self-pay I only have one 4 hour appt in which they run all the tests needed and then if all looks good we will set an appt to schedule surgery. So no sleep apnea test required. Sent from my LG-E980 using the BariatricPal App

Spinderella, I know it has been awhile since you posted but I saw much I identified with and felt compelled to respond. I too am morbidly obese 51 BMI. And I too have little to no complications from being so large...yet, how long can that last at this weight? Not much longer I suspect. Also, as I grow older I feel my body being affected more and more by the excess weight...body aches, joint pain, fatigue, feeling winded. And quality of life issues...trouble tying shoes, unable to make long shopping, unable to fly because I can't fit in the seat (or even some theater seating!) and many, many more. I have concerns about what my body will look like after with all the loose skin, hair lose and probably more wrinkles on my face , and I have worried about all the things that can potentially go wrong during and after surgery. But for me...and this is just me...even with all these worrisome and even dangerous possibilities, I gotta go with taking the chance that this surgery will change my life for the better and maybe even save it. I hope you are now closer to deciding what you want for you. I know it is hard. Good luck to you. Sent from my LG-E980 using the BariatricPal App

Thank you betterme38! I am only on my first step, going to a seminar. Am shooting for a September surgery date. Only two visits left for you? How excited you must be!!! Sent from my LG-E980 using the BariatricPal App

2goldengirl, how much did it cost you and did you also have to buy a machine? Sent from my LG-E980 using the BariatricPal App

I am not seeing a sleep apnea test being required. I have been anxious about the cost of that one (I will be self pay). I thought this study was typical. Guess I was worrying for nothing? Sent from my LG-E980 using the BariatricPal App

I will definately be asking my surgeon if that is the case here. That would be something to be prepared for. Sent from my LG-E980 using the BariatricPal App

Crazy! Where did you have your surgery and was it the sleeve? Sent from my LG-E980 using the BariatricPal App

What?!! They made you walk?!! Sent from my LG-E980 using the BariatricPal App

I am also a new fellow lurker I am working on getting a loan since my insurance does not cover weight loss surgery. I am shooting for September to be the month I change my life. I also have a knee injury and it is the main reason I decided to try weight loss surgery. I just want to be able to do my job as well as I used to before the injury. Good luck to you Scarolann! Sent from my LG-E980 using the BariatricPal App