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I just received a Medicare notice that they now cover the gastric sleeve. Here is the link for their updated bariatric surgery policy: http://www.cms.gov/Outreach-and-Education/Medicare-Learning-Network-MLN/MLNMattersArticles/Downloads/MM8028.pdf

It would be best for everyone to contact thir medicare payer directly to determine coverage in their particular area. The notice I received was from CMS, which is the federal government "official Medicare." Google Medicare payer in [your state name] and you should be able to find the info you need.

This applies to all Medicare intermediaries (payers). Talk to the pre-authorization person at your surgeon's office and share the link with them if they are not familiar with the Medicare change. Good luck!

Awwww, Tiff, SHE'S BEAUTIFUL!!! congt=ratulations on a job well done!!! I'm so glad everything went so smoothly and that you're both doing well. Happy Mommyhood (again)!!

I was sleeved on March 10 and just noticed the swelling going down this weekend, March 19 or so. I'm still kind of swollen but it has diminished a lot.

I was sleeved on March 10.

I was sleeved 10 days ago (3/10/11) and feel as if I'm getting worse, not better. Although I'm taking my PPI, I have awakened the last 2 mornings to severe nausea and vomitting around 7 am. Yesterday it was better by 10 am and i could drink liquids and have mushies. Today I am still nauseous, vomitting and cannot even think about drinking anything. In contrast, the first 8 days were pain- and nause- free and I felt fine, although weak. Any suggestions as to what I should do? Thanks in advance for all replies!

You don't need a lot for an overnight stay but the things I took and was glad to have were chapstick (used it a lot!), my slippers (hospital no-skid socks don't stay on well and I walked a lot), and hand lotion.

Thankseveryone for your support! Am unable to tolerate cold liquids without major spasming so tried some warm broth and that went down OK. Think I will stay on warm liquids today, call my Dr in the morning and go from there. Having a support gorup like this is awesome!

You are close to your turn-around time. The morphine allergy did set you back so you really need to sip, sip, sip. Getting at least 64 oz. of liquid will help a lot. The neck pain is likely sitll from the gas but should resolve soon. Keep wakling as it will actually help you need less pain medication. Be sure to use pain meds for pain, not discomfort. The sooner you are off of it the better. I was sleeved on March 10 and had a bad third and fourth day, even without complications. I promise, it will get better! hang in there!

I was sleeved on 3/10/11 and plan to return to work tomorrow, 3/17. Have some problems with acid reflux and nausea but nothing that would intere with work. I manage a medical practice and am up and down a lot during the day. I don't anticipate any problems other than a low energy level. My experience from having worked in a surgical practice for many years is that if you're motivated to return to work sooner, you will probably do fine, barring any medical complications. Be sure to follow lifting restrictions you received from your surgeon. I am 54 and pre-op weight was 276. I have lost 13 lbs since surgery. Hope this helps!