I saw my primary doc today and she gave me a referral! I was worried because I'm a new patient to her (5 months) and wasn't sure what her opinion of the surgery was. My former doctor suggested it a couple years ago, putting the idea in my head and thinking about it since then

Too bad it's Friday and I can't call the surgeon til Monday, lol......I know I have a long journey ahead of me and want to jump in with both feet!

Not sure about insurance coverage. Although I have numerous health problems, none are considered comorbidities (my BMI is only 38 so need a comorbidity). I do have reflux, which she says may be considered a "soft" comorbidity, my RA as well. She is running many labs to see if I may have any other things that could be taken into account. I am thinking positively about getting approved. I also have to do the physician supervised nutrition/weight loss of course. I am thinking positively. I know it's not going to happen tomorrow, and I'm ok with that.

I am looking forward to this journey! I know it will be hard but I am ready!

It's very exciting to get past each phase of the process. I've been through the 4 month weight loss process twice! I'm going for my last nutrition appt on sept 10th. I am hoping for approval this time. I am at 40 BMI with no co-morbidities, so I'm borderline. Keeping my fingers crossed. Keep me posted and good luck to you! -Kelly

I signed up for the seminar today (it's not til 9/27) after a couple days of stress when I couldn't even get registered because I don't have the textbook co-morbidities. When I talked to their insurance coordinator I accidentally transposed a couple numbers in my weight (I do that with numbers all the time!) so was able to get through the door. Who knows what will happen once I get there, as it stand now my BMI is just a shade over 38. I'm getting tests for co-morbidities so who knows what that will bring......but being unsure about it all can be very frustrating!

Good luck to you! Seems like you've had a long time of it too, hopefully things will work out this time!