tiger_mom2001

I had gastric sleeve 2 weeks ago. I feel great and would do it all over again!

I like the Herbox bullion cubes. I've tried Herbox packets and different brands of bone broth and didn't care for the taste.

I love this comment!! I am currently on pre-op liquids and you just made my day!!

I'm excited to get your updates. Finger crossed for fast approval!

I am getting sleeved on September 17. I will let you know how it went after I recoup.

I am on day 4 and it's not as bad as the other days. It's definitely a mental game.

My surgery is Tuesday, September 17! I know you will do great!

Mine is also the 17th [emoji137]‍♀️ I'm getting excited. I wish us all luck!

Thank you!

Good luck tomorrow

I'm all set to get gastric sleeve on September 17! I'm beyond excited and so ready.

Mine is September 17!!

Thank you. I'm so happy.

I wanted to give an update. I completed all the requirements for federal BCBS on August 12. On August 23 my doctors office called and told me insurance approved my surgery. August 28 is my pre-op consult with my surgeon and prep class. I will have surgery within the next four weeks!

I received a call from the receptionist/appointment clerk at my surgeon's office. The PA reviewed my stack of paperwork and medical records I turned in. I qualify for surgery based on high cholesterol. Based on that I finally received an initial consult with the surgeon! I go in tomorrow for IC and nutritionist appointment.

This is my first post on this site. I am just trying to get an initial consult with a surgeon, whom came highly recommended by a friend. I submitted my paperwork, including medical records. I have Federal BCBS basic plan. Right now my BMI is 42. I have been on a roller coaster of weight loss and gain. I am looking into gastric bypass or sleeve. Well the surgeon's office called me and reported since my BMI was 38.6 on 12/31/18, I do not qualify without having a co-morbidity. The clerk reported Federal BCBS considers four comorbidities: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and sleep apnea. I have none of these but my father has all four (family history) and I have asthma, menstrual issues, GERD, gallbladder disease, but the clerk said these don't matter with Federal BCBS. Does this sound correct? I am now looking into a different surgeon's offices.

BTW, my BMI is 42 now.

I have Federal BCBS basic as well. I'm just trying to get an initial consult with a surgeon. I was told since my BMI was 38.9 on 12/31/18 I would need to have "comorbidities." I listed several such as family history of heart disease, diabetes, kidney failure and my health history of asthma, GERD, gallbladder disease, and osteoarthritis. The surgeon office called today and reported I wouldn't qualify. The office reported I needed to have sleep apnea, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or diabetes. Does this sound right? I was discouraged but there is another blue distinction center that I will look into.