katwmn63

Thanks for this! I am new to this process. I do not have a (written) plan in place but this gives me great ideas on where to start!

I am going through my preop testing...and though I haven't lied outright, I haven't been completely open to my husband about my intentions to have the surgery. I told him I wanted to have the surgery several months ago... he just said that was rediculous, that I should just diet and exercize. He has always been negative about any kind of medical intervention for weight loss... about anything really. He sees it as being weak. I drop bits of info here and there that, I am seeing the doctor, how I am preparing for a major change in eating, etc. I think he knows my intentions and is almost afraid to ask. I am a very independant woman. Noone tells me what to do when it comes to my health. He knows this about me and though I KNOW he will complain, he also loves this about me..that I am strong willed. My adult kids are very supportive as are my dearest friends and my dad. My question is....will this be enough? Has anyone else had a spouse that didn't support their decision? If so how did they handle this?

Wow...what a great support system I've stumbled upon. Thank you all so very much:)

Can any one tell me what to expect from the psych eval? I've got my demons but I have healed and choose to leave it in the past. I will however bring it to the surface if necessary for approval of this procedure .. is this the kind of thing they look to do?? SOS:confused:

I noticed on your thread you had Tricare insurance...so do I. Did you fnd it fairly uncomplicated with Tricare. Did they cover all that you expected? Thanks for any info you can give!

I have been reading up on surgery and cannot find any info regarding why I must have an esophagram PRIOR to surgery (i have found info re post op only). Can anyone tell me the purpose for this? Also, my doctor's assitant informed me they finaly received paperwork necessary to fill out for the surgery and that it was all routine, nothing out of the ordinary. She stated she completed the paperwork and sent it after the doc looked it over. She then gave me a number to schedule the esophagram and a meeting with a nutritionist and psych. Is this a good sign that insurance has approved or will approve without the 6 month supervised diet requirement? Would I be scheduled for this without approval? thanks...nervous:huh2: