CarmellaX

So right now I have both Dr. Illan and Dr. Ortiz at OCC on my short list for vsg surgery. I wanted to see if anyone wanted to share their experiences on the post op diet instructions/support provided by each. What did the instructions look like? Was it clear... easy to follow?

I haven't had surgery yet but only plan on telling my husband once I finalize my decision on "when and with whom". I don't intend on telling another soul ever. No one is entitled to know what is in my medical history... and to be frank... people can be gossipy jackasses. I just don't want my WLS to be the topic of anyone's conversations because people love to talk. I plan on giving the generic answer of "diet" if asked... and leave it at that.

Does anyone have experience with Dr. Wilcox and Dr. Felix from Hope Bariatrics? These are the doctors I'm currently looking at for gastric sleeve surgery. Thanks.

Ok. Looks like I may have to mentally prepare to use a machine if I do in fact have sleep apnea. I wonder if I am expected to purchase it or if it's leased somehow? I would hate to spend money on these additional tests/ machines (my insurance does not cover every single medical expense) only to get denied by my insurance for bariatric surgery.

Thank you for the information. I do want to check to see if I have any of the cormorbilities listed in my insurance policy before I go through the self pay route. I guess my question is if it's typical for insurance to expect you to use a breathing machine to manage your sleep apnea and thus not cover the procedure because it's best managed that way. Hope my question makes sense.

So with my BMI of 35 I need one comorbidity for my insurance to cover surgery. My question is... if I get diagnosed with sleep apnea... do I then need to use a breathing machine for some time before getting approval? I have BCBS of TX if that helps. I have an appt with my PCP tomorrow to get a sleep study script... I'm assuming that's what I need to get the ball rolling. ☺️