NEWBIES..... LETS STICK TOGETHER

[#9grammy 274]

Hi, I have GERDS to the extent they found a hiatal hernia in me. Dr said he will fix that before he does the sleeve , all at the same time. I may not have to continue with my medication after surgery, yeah me! lol

[Crosby 303]

Hi, I have GERDS to the extent they found a hiatal hernia in me. Dr said he will fix that before he does the sleeve , all at the same time. I may not have to continue with my medication after surgery, yeah me! lol

That's great. I have a hiatal as well as pre Barrett's. I think the sleeve is a great option but just not for me. Good luck to you.

[beachgurl84 456]

This is my first post. I have decided on bariatric surgery and my insurance does not cover ANY TYPE OF BARIATRIC SURGERY. But, with the help of Care Credit, I can finance this. I found Dr Jaime Ponce with Chattanooga Bariatrics accepts Care Credit. So, my first step is the the seminar that is next week on 6/18 which I will attend with my spouse. Wish me luck. Still haven't decided on the band or sleeve.

Vspeck,

I am just starting the process too but I have insurance that will cover my surgery. I am doing the sleeve. Just wanted to point out something as you decide on which procedure you want. My surgeon's office told me the band is slowly being phased out. It doesn't have as much of a success rate and it can have more post-op complications than the sleeve. If you're paying for this on your own, make sure you consider the cost of all the post op care and maintenance requirements. The band requires monthly follow up visits for adjustment for a long time so you'll have those dr's visits to pay for. Also, if any complications such as slipping occurs, you'll have to pay out of pocket for the surgery to fix it.

Of course, there really aren't many studies on any long term WLS results so all this info is basically what they know from like the last 20 years. When you meet with your surgeon they'll help you decide what's the best path for you. Good luck, hope to see you around!

Edited June 15, 2014 by beachgurl84

[KristaSilliman 14]

At first my ins said u only had to go thru 3 month diet program, then when my Dr submitted me they came back and said I need 6 months. I started the process July 2013 & was sleeved April 29, 2014. My ins is BlueCross BlueShield.

[KristaSilliman 14]

Oh. I forgot to mention that I didn't lose a pound during that time.

[KristaSilliman 14]

<p>Count me in, I am a newb too!</p> <p> </p> <p>I get my bloodtest, EKG etc on July 7, consultation on July 8, surgery date is July 22 if all is good.</p>

Are you from Louisiana?

[JenSul 21]

I have been referred by my PCP my first appt is July 24th.

[Shamrocks1214 3]

Hi Everyone,

I am at the very start of my sleeve journey I just had me pysch exam and I have scheduled all my tests and doctor visits . I still need to complete my 6 month diet history for my insurance but I am hoping it goes fast . I should be sleeved by November .

[pattiecakes79 3]

Hi Everyone,

I am at the very start of my sleeve journey I just had me pysch exam and I have scheduled all my tests and doctor visits . I still need to complete my 6 month diet history for my insurance but I am hoping it goes fast . I should be sleeved by November .

[pattiecakes79 3]

Hi Everyone,

I am at the very start of my sleeve journey I just had me pysch exam and I have scheduled all my tests and doctor visits . I still need to complete my 6 month diet history for my insurance but I am hoping it goes fast . I should be sleeved by November .

I have done my sleep apnea test,psych,cardiologist,polmonologist,labs,and im schedule for endoscopy on 20th this Friday.

God willing i will have surgery in October.

Im praying for this miracle as ive heard several ppl say that they got approvals from insurance and then they backed out

....im nervous

[pattiecakes79 3]

<p>Count me in, I am a newb too!</p> <p> </p> <p>I get my bloodtest, EKG etc on July 7, consultation on July 8, surgery date is July 22 if all is good.</p>

Are you from Louisiana?

Wow!!!!that is fast????wat insurance do u have?

[lucky2014 90]

Hi, Im new here my appointment on june 19 for psychological and I will be done with my requirements but I will have to do my six-month appointment with my surgeons office im looking for a surgery date in November : ) gastric bypass surgery

[manuel_33 1]

Hello,

I just had my surgery last Saturday, I'm 8 days and I'm on my liquid diet. I paid 4600dlls in Tijuana, I'm down 20lbs down so far.

[KristaSilliman 14]

Count me in, I am a newb too!

I get my bloodtest, EKG etc on July 7, consultation on July 8, surgery date is July 22 if all is good.

Are you from Louisiana?

Wow!!!!that is fast????wat insurance do u have?

I have blue cross blue shield of North Carolina

[Shamrocks1214 3]

I think it's normal to be nervous and remember you are not alone . We are all kind of in the same boat and we can all support one another to get through it together ????