Hi All,

Currently, my surgery is scheduled for May 3rd. I was wondering if there were any other people on a similar timeline who I could buddy up with for support and discussion. It will be covered by the insurance IF the results of my sleeping test were negative. I find that out on Thursday. Then the surgery is a go ahead for the 3rd. I am anxious about both.

I’m May 16. You’re my buddy who’s going down the path first.

Thank you FarfelDiego

May 18 here for gastric bypass

Mine is May 16th for Bypass

May 6th gastric bypass. ?

Just heard today that my surgery is a go ahead (assuming a negative COVID test on Saturday) for next Tuesday. I am an American living in Belgium, and was surprised at the hoops you have to jump through to get the surgery

I had a gastroscopy and gallbladder ultrasounds, meetings with the endocrinologist, heart specialist, bypass surgeon, dietician, and psychologist. In addition, there was a blood test, urine test, and sleep study.

To qualify for insurance you need to either have a bmi over 40 or a bmi over 35 with an additional co-mortality of either high blood pressure, diabetes or sleep apnea. Luckily, I failed the sleep exam as the other co-mortalities were not applicable for me.

Gastric bypass is close to 6000 euros, but normal health insurance covers 5000 of it. Luckily, I have another insurance that will cover the rest.

What is it like in other countries?

Is there a way we can make a little group to support each other?

This thread could be our little group

thanks for letting me lead the way ?

May 11th for me.

May 24th here ?

Definitely not a robot.

Gastric sleeve May 10/22

ya'll are my tribe

Happy to have this tribe. My surgery is tomorrow, and I am nervous.

May 6th for me.