Hello All! I have been reading your posts for the last two weeks and decided that it was about time for me to join. I have been considering RNY for several years, but always had one reason (excuse) or another to stop me. Well, it's time to take care of myself now! I went to the information seminar on January 29th, immediately made appointments for colonoscopy and mammogram (my sweet dad passed away on Christmas Eve from lung cancer . ...had colon cancer a few years ago) so my PCP wants to rule that out for me. I had my 1st PCP appointment on 2/6 and will have blood work results back next week. I also have psych appointment scheduled for early March. I am so excited about the future for the first time in a very long time! My insurance (BCBS Alabama) does cover the procedure and I will have about $400 out of pocket expenses. I look forward to celebrating with all of you as we change our lives for the better! I am hoping for a mid-July surgery date, as I am a Staff Training Specialist with my school district and would like to not have to use up a lot of leave at the beginning of the school year.

Welcome! I am new here as well, and I can tell you that I am so glad that I found this site. Sorry to hear about your dad. That cannot be easy. I am looking for a surgery date in late April or early May. I am using this time to learn as much as I can so I know what to expect. Good luck to you in your journey! I'm sure I will see you here!

Hello All! I have been reading your posts for the last two weeks and decided that it was about time for me to join. I have been considering RNY for several years' date=' but always had one reason (excuse) or another to stop me. Well, it's time to take care of myself now! I went to the information seminar on January 29th, immediately made appointments for colonoscopy and mammogram (my sweet dad passed away on Christmas Eve from lung cancer . ...had colon cancer a few years ago) so my PCP wants to rule that out for me. I had my 1st PCP appointment on 2/6 and will have blood work results back next week. I also have psych appointment scheduled for early March. I am so excited about the future for the first time in a very long time! My insurance (BCBS Alabama) does cover the procedure and I will have about 400 out of pocket expenses. I look forward to celebrating with all of you as we change our lives for the better! I am hoping for a mid-July surgery date, as I am a Staff Training Specialist with my school district and would like to not have to use up a lot of leave at the beginning of the school year.[/quote']

Hello! I too am brand new to this. I went to the initial Seminar about two years and decided that the Gastric Bypass surgery was too invasive and made the decision not to have it. I went yesterday (2/9/13) to another Seminar and I think I'm ready now. I have my first appointment with Dr. Halmi on Monday, March 5th.

Hi! I am brand new to this too. Made the decision for myself in January. Went to the Education class on 2/7. I have to have an endoscopy, ultrasound of the gallbladder, psy consult, and meeting with the dietian. Then they will submit the paperwork to the insurance. I am looking forward to this life changing journey. Hope to have surgery around mid May......

Welcome always happy to make new friends

Where in alabama are you from? And what surgeon are you using?

Hello! I too am brand new to this. I went to the initial Seminar about two years and decided that the Gastric Bypass surgery was too invasive and made the decision not to have it. I went yesterday (2/9/13) to another Seminar and I think I'm ready now. I have my first appointment with Dr. Halmi on Monday' date=' March 5th.[/quote']

Where in alabama are you from & who's uour surgeon? I haven't had any luck finding anyone from alabama on here lol

I actually live in Panama City. The company my husband works for is based in Alabama so that's how I have BCBS Alabama.

Welcome! Congrats on your decision to take care of your health for you and for your family! Can't wait to see how things turn out for you.

I had my informational meeting with my surgeon this evening. The only thing that I missed in the first session with the Bariatric Nurse Navigator was that I was going to have to have an EGD done to check for H. pylori. Is this something that I should have scheduled at the same time as my colonoscopy? It would be ideal to keep the number of times I have to have anesthesia to a minimum.

In Huntsville Al used Dr Britt in Lake Guntersville

I had my informational meeting with my surgeon this evening. The only thing that I missed in the first session with the Bariatric Nurse Navigator was that I was going to have to have an EGD done to check for H. pylori. Is this something that I should have scheduled at the same time as my colonoscopy? It would be ideal to keep the number of times I have to have anesthesia to a minimum.

They checked my blood for h. Phlori

I never had to do any of these test I guess because I didn't qualify for insurance