Hi everyone! My Name is Luisa I'm 33 years old, mother of two (times 2 .. they three and two , that age) I'm planning on getting the gastric surgery, already went to the seminar at Bellevue Hospital in NY. I weight right now 280 [emoji21] , I'm 5'7.

I'm glad I found this place and found you guys, I have been stalking all threads to learn. Honestly I'm excited and so nervous. Already thank you for the support, because Indirectly i have learn so much from you guys. Have a great day!!

I just went to my first appointment for the gastric bypass surgery dietary appointment. There's definitely some things I need to work on before I am ready for surgery from what the dietician explained

I'm glad I found this site as well

I just joined too. I plan to utilize this site for many years!

I just joined too. I plan to utilize this site for many years! [emoji4]

Same here ... you have your surgery date or just starting ?


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

3 hours ago, Luisajfc said:

Same here ... you have your surgery date or just starting ?


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

Long story short, I decided about 16 months ago to do it. Went to a seminar, signed up and found out that I have to wait until I've had my insurance policy for 2 years before they will cover it. The kicker is that I have had this insurance for about 6 years, but when I made a move from full to part time, my husband elected to not have coverage for 19 days and I was not aware of it, so they considered it a new policy because we weren't covered for 19 days. I am eligible in January, so I will be starting the process soon.

Long story short, I decided about 16 months ago to do it. Went to a seminar, signed up and found out that I have to wait until I've had my insurance policy for 2 years before they will cover it. The kicker is that I have had this insurance for about 6 years, but when I made a move from full to part time, my husband elected to not have coverage for 19 days and I was not aware of it, so they considered it a new policy because we weren't covered for 19 days. I am eligible in January, so I will be starting the process soon.

Whaaaaaaaat? Omg you just scared me, cuz I went to a seminar and my insurance was not available for this hospital so they asked me to change it .. and so I did, but this hospital said they are affiliated with this new insurance, I guess I'll know this 14 when I see my surgeon. Best of luck to both!


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

On 6/29/2017 at 3:40 PM, Luisajfc said:

Whaaaaaaaat? Omg you just scared me, cuz I went to a seminar and my insurance was not available for this hospital so they asked me to change it .. and so I did, but this hospital said they are affiliated with this new insurance, I guess I'll know this 14 when I see my surgeon. Best of luck to both!


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps

Don't get scared. I think it was just my insurance plan's way of hoping I would give up. They are suckers because I've waiting and not changed my mind. I only have 6 more months to go!

Don't get scared. I think it was just my insurance plan's way of hoping I would give up. They are suckers because I've waiting and not changed my mind. I only have 6 more months to go!

I see... and fight it girl! Best of luck!!! Let's keep us updated.


“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” —Michael Phelps