MelindaH

Hi, I have super insuance and find myself questioning the same thing. Especially the visit to the cardiologist. I had just passed (barely) a stress test . But most of the visits have been profitable and I have yet to find one physician who isn't really positive that this is a wise choice for me. For those of you in your twenties and thirties, be very thankful that you have access to this type of medical care. if you waited another twenty years to my age, you would find yourself most likely with several co-morbities. All the best in your weight loss journeys. Melinda

Hi, the ENT that I went to sent me to a sleep specialist after I complained that my kids told me my snoring was very loud.. The first step was to get a night time or sleeping time pulse ox study. Mine were quite low--averaged around 70 while sleeping. I am pretty sure that they want it above 90. The sleep specialist ordered an overnight sleep study and that is where they discovered that I indeed had apnea and insomnia. I could have told them about the insomnia part, lol. Anyway, it was strongly recomended that I begin to use a CPAP which I agreed to. I was pretty heavy then; at least thirty pounds more than I am now. The CPAP has definately improved my quality of life. It is one of my hopes that if I get this weight off and keep it off, I can possibly get rid of the machine.. All the best to you as you approach surgery.

I am required to lose five percent of my weight before I can have surgery. I go on the 26th for weigh in. Hopefully I will have lost some. Will see the nut that day. All the best to you on your journey!

Hi, if there is anyone in Eugene or Springfield OR that would be interested in being a mentor/buddy, I am looking for one. Please email me at mhohenberger@gmail.com Thanks, Melinda Hohenberger

I will certainly keep you posted. The earliest my case could be sent for approval is early September. I figure if approved, I am looking at mid October for surgery. I haver several co-morbidities but I am concerned as to how they will reply to my efforts to lose weight in the last year. I have done weight watchers many times without much success. That is the only program that I felt was in my best medical interest. Take good care. I am interested in learning about your journey, too.

Hi, if there are bandsters out there who might want to meet in Eugene or Springfield, OR, please email me at mhohenberger@gmail.com. Thanks much. I would love to hear your stories and how you like your band. I am trying to complete pre surgery requirements currently. I don't expect surgery before late Sept or early Oct. Melinda H

Hi, I have medicare as a secondary insurance. They have never paid any copayments on psychiatric or psychological care for me. If anyone has current information on this issues, I would appreciate it. Best of luck to you, Melinda