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Keller (sorry forgot your name and can't go back to see it. The original poster answered on page 1. See below.

Aetna would. When I called them before even picking a surgeon, the representative directed me to their website and I read their requirements specific to my policy. In my case I have to prove I have been over a BMI of 35 (sleep apnea) during the last 2 years. Once I picked a surgeon, their coordinator double checked all this info for me. Sorry for the double posting

Aetna would. When I called them before even picking a surgeon, the representative directed me to their website and I read their requirements specific to my policy. In my case it's a BMI of 35 because I have sleep apnea. Once I picked a surgeon, their coordinator double checked all this info.

Thanks Nateeks! Are you traveling from the Bahamas to Mexico to have surgery?

I haven't had VSG surgery yet, but I have had open hysterectomy, breast reduction & gall bladder. Gall bladder is the least painful by far. It is still surgery of course, but it wasn't a tough one for me. I am able to eat everything. Best wishes!

Hi there everyone! I am a November hopeful, can I join? I am jumping through the insurance hoops and hoping to get a November date. I am a little worried having this surgery right before the holidays, but excited to start 2012 mostly recovered and full of energy and happiness.

Weird or bizarre it may be but I have the EXACT same dilemma. I have never had surgery on a Friday fearing staffing issues over the weekend, imagine my fears over the holidays when everyone seems to go on vacation! The foods and smells worry me too, of course. I am looking forward to other peoples responses. PS. I am having food funerals though. One ethnic or gourmet meal a week in a nice restaurant. My family ordered the same old delivery pizza yesterday and I passed. It wasn't even hard. I wish I would have been this discriminating my whole life.

That is possible???? I can't imagine loving any exercise. Good for you. I hope I can someday say the same.

I hope this helps you: http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/topic/15469-diet-after-bariatric-surgery/page__p__131147__hl__%2Bbowel+%2Bsyndrome__fromsearch__1#entry131147

Welcome! There is tons of information here. I think you will like it.

I haven't had surgery yet and have never encountered people like your coworkers. If I was you, I would come up with a good lie as to why you are losing weight and taking time off work, because that attitude is something I wouldn't want to put up with before surgery. After you are thin,healthy, active and much happier you will probably not care what they think of you.

I am glad you no longer feel alone. That is not a good feeling. Same here! I met my surgeon yesterday and he told a tech "she was very knowledgeable throughout the whole appointment". When I asked him what bougie size he uses he said "interesting question" & smiled! LOL I think he was surprised and amused I "knew so much". Best wishes on your surgery Sept. 27th surgery!!!

You have the best coworkers! Hopefully your employer will come around. Your persistence is amazing!

Congratulations! I'm sure I will be nervous too when the time comes. It is a big step, but it will be for the better. I have Aetna too. Did you do the 3 month PCP supervised diet? If yes, how many visits/charts did Aetna require from your PCP? I am trying to figure out if my very first visit will count which will make it a 2 month period, not a 3.

How sweet of you Beaglemamma to answer my question. I loved the details! Please don't wait a whole year to come back. It would be awesome to have you around!

Your story is amazing and right on the day I will meet my surgeon for the first time. Thanks so much for coming back to the site and posting. If you wish, please elaborate about struggling to walk a mile years ago and how many pounds you lost. It will be great to know where you were years ago in comparison to this fantastic athlete you have become! Aetna covers VSG. Seems many others are as well.

Great news! Thanks for sharing!

I couldn't agree more. I understand your anxiety. We became parents of our only daughter through adoption, so I know the feeling of going from not having children one day and having a toddler the next. However you have your mother right next door and you already know and love your soon to be foster son, so it will be great! It is a misconception that kids need to eat a lot of junky Snacks and foods. My daughter doesn't despite having an obese mom. In regards to the snacks, if some are unhealthy, buy him stuff you don't like!. Lastly, I would make that call as the previous poster suggested. You might not want to have surgery if that can delay or jeopardize the process. Other than that, go for it if you can! You will want the energy to enjoy all 3 kids! Best wishes.

I am going to try putting the mixture in individual (Pam sprayed) ramekins, instead of any bread and see how they turn out. Thanks for the recipe. I loved the pictures and the humor on the website.

I have read on this forum that you can become lactose intolerant after surgery.

You already have NSVs! How great is that? I will be thinking of you on Monday and sending you lots of good vibes.

Yes, very fun! Congrats everyone.

Congratulations, you look amazing!