Hi , everyone . I love reading all this posts and getting informed on WLS since i am starting My journey. I have dealt with obesity all my life .But During the last 4-5 years i had children and My Weight became worst .. I am 5 ft tall and weight at approx. 220-240 pounds. My fathers side of the family are all obese 300+ pound . I am so tired of been tired because of my weight .. I cant even enjoy my kids because my ankles would hurt so bad plus Im always tired.. after 6 Months of thinking about it i decided enough was enough and called the bariatric center in my state (rhode island) .On feb 10th i have to attend a seminar and than i could make an appt with my surgeon ..i have all type of mix emotions but im mostly excited . I just want to be happy and healthy so that i could see my babies grow :-)

Can you guys share your stories ? What is your goal ? In what stage of the process are you ? . :-)

I am seeing my surgeon for the first time tomorrow! I've been hanging right around 309 for the last 10 years and I am tired! My PCP gave me this referral so I'm hoping that helps me move right along with the process. The part that scares me the most is the insurance possibly saying no.....

@@RobynTurner nice i cant wait until i see the surgeon .and have you called your insurance too see if its coverd it ?

I'm having my appointment tomorrow and super excited and ready to find out what I have 2 do to get closer to my new beginning and start on my lifestyle changes.... I've been struggling after having my two beautiful kids! And ready for a change.... I've tried everything and no luck after researching everything I think this will be perfect for me.

No, I haven't called. The surgeons office said they would get that process started so hopefully they can get it done!

Hi there! I'm in the beginning stages of the process too. I have my first class on Thursday. My surgeon sent out a packet of paperwork today. When I fill that out and fax it back in then they will schedule my consultation. I've already checked with my insurance (the surgeons office has also verified) and they will cover the surgery and they do not require any supervised diet or anything before besides proof from the surgeon that I'm morbidly obese. I'm hoping to have a surgery date in late March or early April!

Edited February 2, 201610 yr by shrinkingkimber

@@jaybee b how exciting ! Let me know what happens

@@RobynTurner wish you the best of luck.

@@shrinkingkimber that is awesome ! You are lucky. My insurance covers it too and they require 3 months of diet wich still not that bad. Good luck

Thank you :-)

I'm hopeful that Cigna will cover. I have heard both sides from different people so who knows....I can't find anything online about which plans accept and which ones don't

@@RobynTurner have you tried google .. if not than you should google something like " does cigna insurance covers weight loss surgery " you might find some info.

@@RobynTurner also if you call your insurance and ask them if your policy covers it they will tell you. Thats what I did .

Hello...

I googled it, it says that certain plans cover it. One lady at my work got the gastric bypass done And she was self pay. She said they wouldn't cover it, but I'm more inclined to think that she didn't want to go through the motions....so I am hoping I can get covered if I do everything to the letter.