After feeling like I was basically lower than dirt on the bottom of a shoe for regaining all of the weight I lost with the band after it was removed. (Thanks so a not very sympathetic doctor). And then having to change insurance companies in the middle of the process and thus change doctors. I finally got to see a new surgeon yesterday. Dr. Jossart and his entire staff were absolutely great!! So positive and helpful with everything. Never made me feel like the band failure was my fault and made it sound like getting my sleeve is a real possiblilty!

They also coordinated everything so yesterday, I was able to get my upper GI, meet with the surgeon, meet with the NUT and the Psych...all in one day!!! So now I guess it's up to my new insurance.

Fingers crossed and lots of prayers that I can sail thru insurance and get this scheduled. I can't wait!!!

Good luck getting your ins. approval. I'm 15 days post-op and glad I had the surgery.

Good luck! You're on your way!!!

Sending good luck thoughts your way!! Hopefully you will get a speedy insurance approval. I am two days post op, so far so good!!

After feeling like I was basically lower than dirt on the bottom of a shoe for regaining all of the weight I lost with the band after it was removed. (Thanks so a not very sympathetic doctor). And then having to change insurance companies in the middle of the process and thus change doctors. I finally got to see a new surgeon yesterday. Dr. Jossart and his entire staff were absolutely great!! So positive and helpful with everything. Never made me feel like the band failure was my fault and made it sound like getting my sleeve is a real possiblilty!

They also coordinated everything so yesterday' date=' I was able to get my upper GI, meet with the surgeon, meet with the NUT and the Psych...all in one day!!! So now I guess it's up to my new insurance.

Fingers crossed and lots of prayers that I can sail thru insurance and get this scheduled. I can't wait!!![/quote']

Were you approved?

No I wasn't approved yet. But just speaking to Dr. Jossart and his staff I am encouraged that this may be possible!