Margoboo

Yea! I would love a copy of the letter. I am waiting on my second submisson to insurance...???

YEA!!! Congrats to you. I am still waiting for approval. I was denied last time, but have since been diagnosed with sleep aptnea and possible high blood pressure. Hopefully, they will approve me this time.

WOW!! Super for you :thumbup1:)))

Ok, I have UHC insurance. In February 2010 I was denied by my insurance company for surgery because I only have 3 years of documented bmi over 40. The other 2 years, I was on prescribed diet pills and by bmi was 34-35..... I was sooooo DIASPPOINTED!! I have since gone to an Intertist and I had a sleep study last night and I passed with flying colors. I most defeintly have sleep aptnes. My blood pressure was slightly elevated on my last dr. visit, as well and he is going to monitor it next month. Do you think I will be approved since I have a diagnosis of sleep aptnea and a possibility of high blood pressure. What do you think??

I am soooooo disappointed!!!!! I was denied for wls! I have a 42bmi, and 3 years charted with a bmi over 40. The other two years, I was on diet pills, which is also on record. They denied me........................................................................................I am soooo up-set! I have sleep apnea and probably pre-diabetic. They say I must wait 2 more years............................ I am going to fight this!

Lookinup2010- I have UHC, but I live in Texas. I am waiting approval as well. They told me it should be two weeks. I am soooo nervouse. I have not had a sleep study, but I know I have sleep apnia. Good Luck!

Pennie~ Congratulations to you! Keep up the good work...

Thank's so much for the replys! Cajun, What Protein Powder do you use? Thanks,

Good Morning! Yesterday, I met with the Nutritionist. There were 5 of us in our group and all asked some really good questions. I feel like I knew most of what she was saying, however she put into perspective the Pre-Opt and Post-Opt better for me. My questions to you is.............. Did your clinic try to sell you their Protein Powder, Vitamin Starter Kit, and Vitamins? Is this standard procedure? Did you buy from them? Did you go to GNC or another health store to purchase? I am interested to know. Thanks!!

WOW! I am so happy for all you February sleevers!:confused1: Best of luck and I look forward to reading your success stories.

Good Morning! I am going for my surgical consultation next week on the 11th. I am beginning to worry that for some reason my insurance will deny me....I have called them for approval twice, and they said yes, it is approved. The 3 criterias that I must meet are....1.) BMI over 40 - I have a 40.7. 2.) Must be over the age of 21 - I am 38. 3.) Must have 5 years proven weight history. - I have 3 documented with a 40 BMI, however they other two are not. I was on diet pills and had lost some weight.... BUT....I do believe I have sleep apnea. Has anyone else been in this situation and still gotten coverage? I want to have this surgery so much. Margo

That is fantastic! My Mom was a severe diabetic and I am afraid if I stay on the track I am on I will become one too. I have an appointment on February 11th for my surgical consultation. I cannot wait! How was you pain level after surgery? How are you doing with cravings? Do you feel full all the time? Margo

For those who are a couple of week out and those who have already met goal weight, please tell me what you eat. Like Breakfast, snack, lunch, snack, dinner. Are you really that hungry? Do you ever have something special? How do you eat to maintain? I have lost many times and every time it come back, plus 5-10 # more. I know how to lose, however, if I have one slip up, that it....I eat, eat, eat. My fear is not being able to maintain my weight once I achieve my goal. Did you have fears of that before VSG? Margo

I choose A! Too cute!

Cajun, I am having surgery in Houston, Texas. I go faithfully for my well-woman visit yearly. However, I have never really needed a PCP. For the occasional major sinus infection, I go to a quick serve doc. I will call my OB/GYN and ask for recommendation for a PCP. Margo Where do you live in Louisiana? We live about 20 minutes from the State line, in Beaumont.