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I'm having Rny March 28. I am happy but terrified at the same time.

I pray that everything workout , they will approve it. Thank you for the advice. Pray for me.

Hi hireath, BCBS said they want me to have BMI OF 40 for a full 2 years , 90 days NUT class and psych eval ect Jan 2015 my BMI was 35-38 No co mobilities. Nov 2015 my BMI was 40. No co mobilities. 2016 my BMI is > 40 w sleep apnea and Gerd I have 90 days of NUT class and psych eval . I guess they want me to wait until Nov 2017 before they will approve it. I am waiting for the denial letter i am going to appeal. My plan B is to self pay for VSG. Any advice ? Should I wait until November or self pay for VSG ?, I have to decide if they don't approve it.

Leslie , thanks for the your help.

Hi snoguedaI call Dr Pleatmen in Michigan $11,200 for the VSG sergury w 1day stay at St Joseph hospital. I month process before the sergury. Best of luck Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

I only paid around $8k for mine and that included a night in the hotel the night before because I lived about 2 hours away. I feel like I got a great deal! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App Ready to be thinWhat's the name of your sergon & hospital ? Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

I have the same insurance and decided to do self pay. Got mine done in Florida and the hospital even was the Center of Excellence in Bariatric Care. I am now 4 days post op.If you don't mind me asking. How much did you pay for your sergury? Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

I have the same insurance and decided to do self pay. Got mine done in Florida and the hospital even was the Center of Excellence in Bariatric Care. I am now 4 days post op.Hi Leslie What is the name of your sergon & hospital. Thank you Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

I'm not sure I plan to call both doctor's office tomorrow morning. I let you know.

Sorry I misspelled the group names. Bariatric Eating support Bariatric Weight Warriors Bariatric sleeve rebels Sassy sleeve sister's Take care Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

I don't if you have heard , there's a few support groups on Facebook. You should be able to get some help with your diet and sergon in Mexico. I myself thinking about paying for my VGS.. I want a sergon here in US. Dr Umbach in Las Vegas charges $10,400 Dr Pleatmen in Michigan charges 11,400 Facebook WLS page Bariatric Eating support Bariatric Weight Warriors Bariatric sleeve rebels Best of luck finding someone. Take care Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Wow that's awesome. Dr Umbach charges 10,400 cash for outpatient clinic. Don't worry you Will be fine. I'm sending prayers your way and good vibes . ???? also I don't if you've heard. There's a wonderful support group on Facebook called . Gastric sleeve support group. Gastric sleeve worrier. They both are closed groups Check them out there is 62k members a lot of veterans and newbies . Best of luck with your sergury. Keep me posted. Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

If you mind me asking , how much are you paying? Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Ok , thanks I will check him out. I'm looking for a sergon also. Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Have you heard about, Dr Umbach in Las Vegas? He has a ton of good reviews the price is not bad. Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App