Michilingi

I'm going to hartford hospital for my gastric bypass, with Dr. Tishler they seem like a great group. Have you heard much about them?

I doubt I will have this issue, out of no where I barely drink fluids, I don't drink with my meals and thought that was a huge issue, but I found out your not going to once you have the surgery.

Oh okay, thank you. I don't snore every night, I do when I'm sick. But I'm a side sleeper. Not sure if that plays a factor

Okay, I was told everyone is tested for sleep apnea were you?

Hi everyone, so I've been cleared by my insurance for surgery, just wondering what pre-lab work the doctor required from you and what your doctor sent you for before okay the surgery.

Hi! For the surgery or your consultation??

Hi I'm trying to find someone who is also in preparation op phase or anyone who is willing to be my moral support as I am tgeirs!

I wanted to give everYone who goes looking for info on chanpva an answer. I found out that there is no pre-approval, all you have to have is a bmi of 40 or greater or a bmi of 35 to 40 with 2 Co-morbidity such as diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease. You also need to have proof that you have tried under a doctor's care to lose the weight with a diet plan such as weight watchers. Other than that you can have the surgery tomorrow and it would be covered.

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Hi! Im from Connecticut 26f Looking for a pre-op post-op Pal. I would love someone to help with the battle of going to the gym, keeping on tract with food and to share all of our experiences. ANy one in the Connecticut Area??

Hello! Im new to Bariatric Pal. I am trying to get some information on CHAMPVA and if they covered your surgery. I Was truely wondering how long the attempts to lose weight before had to be. I have tried many diets in the past and never successfully kept weight off or lost more than maybe 10% of body weight. I have one attempt on record with my doctor of like 3 months ... and maybe one of a month. Im wondering what everyone else has had and been able to get approved for. Im afraid i go thru with the surgery and get stuck with a huge bill cause CHAMPVA doesnt want to cover cause i didnt have accurate history. Thank you In advance!!!