After months of doctor's visits and getting insurance clearance, I am now forced to delay my August 11th surgery. I had some pulmonary issues, was sent to a sleep study. Now my pulmonologist and the sleep study doctor have said that no anestesialogist will put me under until my issues are resolved. Back to more doctors, more tests, more waiting. I am so disappointed. It took me 3 years to get the courage and make the appointments. Nine months to get through the appointments and get approval.

Sorry to hear that. I hope your issues get resolved soon.

Bummer...but the delay is better than being given anesthesia and never waking up!!! Your delay is aggravating but not dream ending. Use this time to keep reading LBT and learning as much as possible about how to be a successful bandster.

Mimi

Thanks! I appreciate the support. I hope to get this cleared up before I loose my nerve or my health insurance. My job is tenuous at best right now. I'm considering getting a jump start on the weight loss (and as a bonus help with the breathing) and go on another diet.

Good for you! Loosing some weight seems counter intuitive to us. We think,'If I could loose weight and keep it off, I wouldn't need the surgery!' But giving it a shot now can only help. AS a 56 yr old shorty (5'3") I know what it feels like to have a few more health issues than the younger banders I like your attitude! Hang in there and do whatever you have to do to get approved. It's worth it!

Thanks! I appreciate the support. I hope to get this cleared up before I loose my nerve or my health insurance. My job is tenuous at best right now. I'm considering getting a jump start on the weight loss (and as a bonus help with the breathing) and go on another diet.