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tjharmon    11

tjharmon
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ok--so after lurking here for about 6 months--time to introduce myself...

it took me about a year to convince my hubby that this surgery is safe...finally accomplished that!!!

found a surgeon--dr barker in dallas--started the 6 month program(three months ago)--have had quite a few of the pre op test done too--NOW have found out my insurance is not going to cover it--SO...

talked to christi--i think I will be going to Mexico towards the end of September for Dr Kelly--I am VERY excited and ready to get on with this, just a little nervous...I sure wish I had my camera out when i told hubby i was going to mexico...:D he tells me he is going to go with me , so he can bring my body back...:blink: I don't know what I am gonna do with that man!!!!

I am a little nervous, but time to get on with it!!

I am 43 years old, live in Texas, I have three grown kids--two girls, ages 26 and 22 and a son age 25--I love my yorkie!!! I figure this is a good time since I am retired, and have no one to be responsible to except my hubby and our business. My youngest daughter is getting married and graduating college next May so I am hoping to be WAY down by then!!!!

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Sassygirl06    962

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welcome here. :rolleyes:

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Penpen    28

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Welcome fellow Texan! You will be so happy once you're on the other side.....AND I'm not talking about what your hubby is talking about! lol :blink:

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Nanu    60

Nanu
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I live in Dallas and will be sleeved in Sept by Dr. Davidson at Forest Park. My insurance wouldn't cover either. Best of luck!

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LiLi    4

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I live near Dallas and am planning on getting sleeved by Dr. Daryl Stewart. He's located in Denton. I'm self pay also. Figure I can spend $$ now for surgery, or spend it later on healthcare and medicines. At 62, things aren't going to get better if I don't get this done.

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Snowden    0

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I was wondering if any one had heard any news about Blue Cross announcing they are now going to cover the sleeve. I have a BMI of 40 and was told a week ago they wouldnt cover. My friend went to a seminal today and a doctor told everyone they are now approving. Im in MD.

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Indymom    132

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I have Anthem BC/BS in Indiana and they covered the sleeve . . . every plan is a little different, though. Remember that even every BCBS plan is different in every state, BC/BS is like a "franchise" for lack of a better term and while there are some BC/BS administration guidelines, I believe each state can dictate the particulars of their plans.

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firefighter2621    0

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Snowden,

I live here in Texas and both me and my wife are having the surgery. Both my wife and I have Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield. We went in for our first Doctor appointment 2 weeks ago and found out that our plan covers 100% of the procedure. The only thing we will have to pay out of pocket for is, our doctor requires us go through a training class which is $250.00 per person and then we will have to pay $250.00 per person for the stay in the hospital. Blue Cross Blue shield recently changed their guidelines. We found out that we also do not have to participate in the 6 month, doctor supervised diet that was once required. We will both be having our surgeries at the end of September and beginning of October.

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Snowden    0

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Thats good news. I'm guessing that they are changing their policy in all states. I had given up on the sleeve and was recently given a surgery date for the lap band on the 31st. I'm gonna call BC and my doctor first thing Mon to see what the scoop is. Good luck in ur journey and thanks for your post.

Snowden,

I live here in Texas and both me and my wife are having the surgery. Both my wife and I have Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield. We went in for our first Doctor appointment 2 weeks ago and found out that our plan covers 100% of the procedure. The only thing we will have to pay out of pocket for is, our doctor requires us go through a training class which is $250.00 per person and then we will have to pay $250.00 per person for the stay in the hospital. Blue Cross Blue shield recently changed their guidelines. We found out that we also do not have to participate in the 6 month, doctor supervised diet that was once required. We will both be having our surgeries at the end of September and beginning of October.

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tjharmon    11

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i have bcbs of illinois--BUT they are really only administrators for our insurance--which is actually self insurance by my hubbies work--they cover the lap band but i refuse to get that!!! so you just have to check around with what ever insurance you have

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Nanu    60

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I live near Dallas and am planning on getting sleeved by Dr. Daryl Stewart. He's located in Denton. I'm self pay also. Figure I can spend $$ now for surgery, or spend it later on healthcare and medicines. At 62, things aren't going to get better if I don't get this done.

I am 61 LiLi. Good to c someone else my age taking this step!

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Nanu    60

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Aetna covers the sleeve, but I didn't meet their criteria. ; (

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      1. LeighaTR

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. summerseeker

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