I went to Dr. Goldstein's seminar last night and am convinced that he is the surgeon for me. Just looking for anyone else who is going to him that can give me your opinions of him. Also thought we could be a support group for each other I am just starting and have to jump through some hoops to get approved by Aetna, but am confident that I'm making the right choice for me.

I'm 5'4 and weigh 209 (ouch). My BMI is 36 and my co-morbidity is, I believe, sleep apnea, although I'm going to have to have a sleep study done to confirm that. I'm a bit nervous about that but I don't have a choice in the matter so what can ya do.

Looking forward to getting to know the folks here.

Lisa

I went to Dr. Goldstein's seminar last night and am convinced that he is the surgeon for me. Just looking for anyone else who is going to him that can give me your opinions of him. Also thought we could be a support group for each other I am just starting and have to jump through some hoops to get approved by Aetna, but am confident that I'm making the right choice for me.

I'm 5'4 and weigh 209 (ouch). My BMI is 36 and my co-morbidity is, I believe, sleep apnea, although I'm going to have to have a sleep study done to confirm that. I'm a bit nervous about that but I don't have a choice in the matter so what can ya do.

Looking forward to getting to know the folks here.

Lisa

Hi Lisa,

I attended Dr Goldstein's seminar on May 5th and also decided he is the surgeon for me. Plus my primary doctor told me all about him as well. I would like to know the steps with Dr Goldstein. I have an appt with him next week but I am anixous to know now lol

Do you live in NJ? It's so nice to see someone else on this broad close to home.

Went to Dr. Goldstein's June 7th seminar. Really impressed with everything. I am going tomorrow for my first office visit with him. I have Aetna too - so, jumping through hoops I'm sure. But - I did find out that they cover it 100% if I can qualify! Woo Hoo!

How are things going with you? You're about a month ahead of me - hope your hoop jumping is going smoothly!

Abbie

Hi ladies,

It's nice to see some "neighbors" here I live in Southampton, NJ. When you meet with Dr. Goldstein, he gives you a checklist of things that need to be done before submitting your case to the insurance carrier for approval. The checklist depends on your insurance carrier and your medical history. It can be quite daunting.

Abbie, Aetna will cover mine 100% too but I have to prove that I have sleep apnea. I'm just waiting for my sleep study to be scheduled now. It's sad but I hope I have it so Aetna will pay, otehrwise no surgery for me.

I've also been working with a trainer and a dietician (the ones Dr. Goldstein recommended at his seminar) and so far I've lost 13 pounds. I have 67 to go and really hope I can have the surgery.

Let me know how your appointments go with Doc! Good luck!

Went to Dr. Goldstein's June 7th seminar. Really impressed with everything. I am going tomorrow for my first office visit with him. I have Aetna too - so, jumping through hoops I'm sure. But - I did find out that they cover it 100% if I can qualify! Woo Hoo!

How are things going with you? You're about a month ahead of me - hope your hoop jumping is going smoothly!

Abbie

Well, my bmi is higher, 45, so I don't need co-morbidities....which seems like a kinda strange thing to be "happy" about, but, I think that should help me get approved. I'm tall, 6', but I weight 350lbs.

I live in Medford! Not too far from you! Howdy neighbor

Wow, we are neighbors How was your appt today with Dr. Goldstein?

I was able to schedule my sleep study today - it's June 30th. I'm really nervous about it; so much is riding on this one test! I will be crushed if I can't get this surgery. I really feel like it is the tool that will help me lose this weight once and for all.

Well, my bmi is higher, 45, so I don't need co-morbidities....which seems like a kinda strange thing to be "happy" about, but, I think that should help me get approved. I'm tall, 6', but I weight 350lbs.

I live in Medford! Not too far from you! Howdy neighbor

It went pretty well - got my giant check list of things to do! Cardiologist, sleep Study, Loose 15lbs, Barium Swallow, Bloodwork - Nutritionist for 3 months, Psyche exam...the whole 9 yards!

Where did you go for the Barium Swallow? I'm nervous about the sleep study too.... I am not good at falling asleep in strange places and hate sleeping away from home!