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Hi, my name is Charlene and I started my WLS journey when I went to a informational seminar on December 18, 2015. I have been overweight most of my adult life. Yoyoing and trying all kinds of diets and weightloss plans over the years. I always gained the weight back; plus extra weight. I am so ready to get off the diet Merry-go-round and sustain a healthy weight. I have arthritis in all my joints and am in constant pain and all the extra weight does not help the situation. I got tired of being in pain and not being able to do all the things I want do! 
I went to the informational seminar on Dec. 18, 2015 and had my initial evaluation on Jan. 18, 2016.
I had RNY gastric bypass because I had pretty severe GERD; so had decided that was the best choice for me. In Jan. and Feb. 2026,  I had all whole day of testing including US of abdomen, chest x-Ray, blood work, urinalysis, physical therapy, nutrition class, cardiology and psychological evaluation. FU appt to go over the results. I also needed a nuclear stress test and echocardiogram; the final step Was my behavioral modification class. 
Fortunately, I didn’t need a  prior insurance authorization before surgery (I have Medicare and a secondary health insurance) and just needed to meet Medicare’s requirements.