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Everything that I've read to date about the robotic surgeries has been extremely positive. Looking forward to hearing all of you personal experiences!!

Just emailed!!

Just emailed!!

Just emailed!!

No problem Ms. Lissette but I'll need your email address!

Lol - curse those forum rules!

One other thought - most insurance require a "letter of medical necessity" sooner or later. You might want to check with your primary care physician and see if he/she is willing to write one for you for submittal to the insurance company. Could go a long way toward helping your cause. Good luck and please keep us posted on your progress!!

I second Jenn - keey trying. The majority of insurance companies will cover rny if their requirements are met. Insurance companies live and die by economic statistics and the simple fact is, it's cheaper in the long run for them to pay for the surgery than it is to pay for all of the costs associated with weight-related co-morbidities. Many folks have been denied only to be approved after getting all of the t's crossed and i's dotted. This is the first time I have ever heard of an insurance company denying rny because of type 2 diabetes. I think I'd call back and discuss that with a manager if possible. That really doesn't make a lot of sense. SusieB has a great suggestion as well. Surgeons offices normally deal with a multitude of insurance companies and they get to know their idiosyncracies pretty well. I'd discuss it with them as well and see what information they can give you about your insurance company. If you're determined enough and persistent enough, there's a good chance that you'll get the approval. It's worth fighting for!!

Now Mami, no need to get your jammies in a bunch! Lol!!

Just emailed!!

You guys are a tough, but loveable group of folks! Lol. I'm in the very early stages of working on a website that will hopefully someday be a blog focusing on bariatric surgery. I'm going to need some photos for the site and this is a good opportunity to try to scratch that off a rather lengthy to do list. If I'm going to put my ugly mug out there for the world to see, the least I can do is try to make it good enough that it doesn't scare small children! Thinking about trying to get some shots with my black lab as well. She's my best fur covered friend, the greatest walking partner I could ever hope for, and MUCH more photogenic than moi. Coming soon - I promise!!

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OK you guys. I talked to my son and pictures are in the works. He was recently promoted and starts his new position next week. His schedule is pretty full but we'll know more once he gets settled. Should have some pictures within a couple of weeks. Hopefully they won't be too scary but he doesn't have a lot to work with!

Just emailed!

Just emailed!!

ROFL!! I consider that a great compliment but not so sure Alex will?! Thank you!!

You are certainly welcome! Please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions. This is an amazing forum and everyone here is more than willing to help. Welcome!!

Eggs are considered by many to be the "gold standard" when it comes to protein. Just about the purest form of protein there is. When you're cleared for solid foods, check out Jimmy Dean's Delights - really delicious, low calorie, high protein. Weight Watcher's Smart Ones are also excellent and equally delicious.

Absolutely! Very high in protein. Also pretty high in calories so you don't want to get carrier away but definitely healthy in moderation. And it tastes great!!

I didn't have any pre-op side effects unless you count losing 35 pounds! And I didn't have any post-op side effects unless you count losing an additional 85 pounds! Pre-op I was taking meds for high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, and using a CPAP for sleep apnea. Post-op: Diabetes - gone High blood pressure - gone High cholesterol - gone Sleep apnea - gone Joint pain - gone And all of the meds that went with the above - gone. Frankly I think the comment by your nutritionist was inappropriate if not down right unprofessional. That said, you can expect to be taking more Vitamins than you probably are now. It's different for everyone depending on your post-op blood work but I gotta tell you - taking a few vitamins a day is a very, very small price to pay for all of the benefits this surgery offers. It is major surgery and there are always risks with any surgery. There are no guarantees. There are no absolutes. But the complication rate is less than 8% and the mortality rate is less than one half of one percent. Do the research. Get the facts. Gastric bypass is a very personal decision. There are a lot of folks on this forum, myself included, that would do it again in a second. There are also a lot of very knowledgeable folks here who will be more than happy to answer your questions. Here are some very well respected websites that will help get you started - there are tons more. Research Websites http://www.hsph.harv...vention-source/ (Harvard School of Public Health) http://www.webmd.com/ http://asmbs.org/ (American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery) http://iom.edu/Repor...Prevention.aspx (Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Science) http://www.wlslifestyles.com/ (This is a digital magazine with an ENORMOUS amount of information on weight loss surgery. Cost is $19.95 for a one year subscription and imho that's a real bargain.) http://www.mayoclinic.com/ You and hubby are gonna love the new him!!

Congratulations and you ain't seen nothing yet! Wait till you see those pics at three months, then six months, then... Great job!!

Good for you! You're gonna love the new you!!

Doctors often quote a ratio of 3 to 1. One drink post-op is like three pre-op. Be careful. There are some horror stories out there about bypass patients getting a DUI after one drink. If you're going to have even one drink, definitely best to give your keys to someone else.

As long as you're not seeing red or black "tarry" stools, I wouldn't worry about it. Red or black could indicate some bleeding and you would want to notify your doctor right away.