Chicadee

NSV is Non-Scale Victory. Sorry I can't help with the photo question, I am still at the before stages.

Armour is a natural Thyroid medication

Congrats =) I long for the day I don't need to use mine anymore.

I don't believe that BCBS of CT requires that procedure either but it is something my surgeon wants me to do. I have to call the Gastroenterology office tomorrow to schedule a consult. The PA at the doctors office says he makes all of his RNY patients get it so he is also making all VSG's get it now too.

I work in an Office but have the ability to work from home when needed. I plan to take two weeks out of the office. The first for recovery and the second working at home, maybe just half days if needed. The job is too busy for me to take too much time off at one time. I am hoping that is enough.

I have completed all of my pre-op appointments, Nutrition, Psych, Cardiologist. I didn't have to have a sleep study because I already know I have sleep apnea. I have to give my primary Dr consent letter to my surgeon and then they can submit for approval to the insurance. I have no idea how long it is going to take them unfortunately. I may know more on Friday, I am going to the surgeons office to speak with the on staff nutritionist because they want me to lose weight before surgery.

I received a call from my surgeons office just last week that BCBS of CT is now considering the VSG an acceptable form of surgery. Previously it was not covered at all in CT with them. I'm so glad I don't have to consider having a band now instead. Not sure where you are located but perhaps they are accepting it in several other states as well.

Thanks for the comments. It is a big decision and I know I cannot continue on as I am. I need to call the Doctor's office back and schedule that next nutrition visit.