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Good luck. Peer to peer can often times get the denial reversed. I'll keep my fingers crossed.

Day 2 home for me was rough too. That overly full feeling is all of the nitrogen or carbon dioxide gas that they used to inflate our bellies so they could see when doing the procedure. It was the hardest part of recovery. I had minimal pain from the surgery itself. I wasn't prepared for the gas pains. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Gay here... but having the RNY on Monday!

Absolutely!! Any of the docs at Northshore University Health System- Evanston hospital. Mine was John Linn MD I "interviewed" several Bariatric surgeons and practices in different health systems in the Chicagoland area. Because I'm also a healthcare provider, I may have come at the "choosing" process a little differently. Needless to say, the continuity of care from all team members is superb. They are all on point with one another and their commitment to excellence is second to none. Very very cohesive. The surgeons at Northwestern University's group are very good as well, but seem to have more post op issues. Didn't want any part of that. The care at Evanston was first rate, as well. Would highly recommend them. Dr Linn is lovely, but you don't really get to "know" how much so until you have your EGD with him and then post op. Many docs leave post op apps to PA's and such. He is there for every follow up, and will spend as much time with you as needed. Never rushed, and he gets to know you well. I had a concern about 3-Ish weeks out, and he wasn't on call. His partner returned my call (Sat night) within minutes, discussed it, alleviated my concerns, and not only did he call me the next day to check up on me, Monday morning my surgeon ALSO followed up- they had already talked and boy was he on it! (Turns out it was a normal thing post op lol) Anyway, that's my story, experience, and sticking to it! As an aside, I'm seeing him Tuesday morning. I can't wait to show him me in size 10 pants- down 106 from surgery!!! He gets as excited as his patients do!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App My surgery is Monday with Dr. Denham at Northshore. Dr. Linn did my EGD. They are a phenomenal group of physicians. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Mine is the 6th too! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App

Unfortunately, it's very common that insurance won't cover a nutritionist. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using the BariatricPal App