I hope to be sleeved mid-October. The ball is in the doctor's court. He is sending all my information to the insurance company. So, I am to wait to hear from his surgery coordinator. I would like to find someone in my area as a support buddy. I haven't told very many people because I don't want to hear the negative comments. Let me know if you would like to be friends and who your surgeon is.

Thanks

Where are you located?

Well, that depends on the day and time....lol

I live in Fort Worth...I20 and 287 area. Surgery will be at USMD hospital off I20 and Matlock.

I work in Irivng. We attend church in Mansfield on Mansfield Webb.

How about yourself?

I really want to go back to Texas for a visit but I am afraid I will blow the entire surgery just spending a day down there (Rangers ballpark food...holy sh*t). Good luck, folks.

Oh! I live in NY!

I live in Irving and work in Arlington what doctor are you seeing? I've been looking at Dr Swanson in Southlake because one of my friends who had the VSG done with him has nothing but good things to say.

^{Hi J.lynn,}

^{It's nice to hear from you! I am using Dr. David Dyslin from North Texas Weight Loss. He has offices in Mansfield and Arlington. I work in Irving at a doctor office and Dr. Swanson actually rents space from us once a week. He is a very nice man. His whole office is pleasant. That's from working with them. So, he must be a good doctor because my experience is the doctor is usually rude if he works WITH you, but Dr. Swanson is different. I hope to hear from my insurance company this week. I may be hoping too soon, but I really want to get this scheduled and get it done. :-)}

I spoke with my insurance today, and as expected, they have a long list of requirements and they are only willing to pay 80% of the surgery after the $2600 deductible. I guess it could be worse: I could have no insurance or no bariatric coverage. Not sure if Dr Swanson is in my insurance network, so I may need to look around. I am going to call the office back tomorrow and ask, but as of now my initial consult is scheduled for 9/21. good luck to you!! Hope you hear good news back from your insurance.