Robbiehage

I totally accept and respect that everyone does what is right for them, this is a personal journey that is for sure. That being said I tell/told everyone, I even tell the restaurant staff when I am ordering, I usually get an appetizer and they always say "Is that all for you?" and I say "Yes, I recently had weight loss surgery". I was talking yesterday with the only other person in our school district that has had WLS (duodenal switch) and she brought up a good point, she shares her story to help others and educate (I pretty much tell everyone because I can't seem to keep my mouth shut!) but she has had her weight off for 3 years so maybe that helps her to feel secure about telling people.

I work for a school district and we have WLS exclusion, one of our secretaries had the duodenal switch and eventually began suffering from malnutrition and needed hospitalized. They covered her because it was malnutrition, it didn't matter that she became malnourished because of the surgery (the same would have been true for dehydration). Now if this other secretary or I develop a leak I seriously doubt that they would cover that. This same thing was (and still is) a huge concern of mine but I prayed and researched and eventually decided that I was willing to take that risk. I need to go to my primary care physician for blood work and I will expect it to be covered because I was diabetic and had high blood pressure so I will ask my Dr to order the blood work under those billing codes. The fact that I am self pay was exactly the reason that I used a level one Center of Excellence facility and surgeon. You will be in good hands with Hoehn, I took extra care to do exactly what Hoehn said due to the fact that I was self pay. I am so excited for you, tell Hoehn his Columbus, Ohio patient says "hi".

Wow, I could have written this post three months ago! Self pay, refinanced my house, was sure that the surgery would work for everyone but me and scared of the anesthesia more than anything else! Looking back I agree with Cwalker, I have had some surgery and this one was a breeze. I am so happy with my sleeve, relax and enjoy!

Hello, So glad you have found such a fantastic surgeon! I drove 11 hours to have my surgery (self pay & he was having a special price on the sleeve) so I was unable to attend the pre-op classes. The only things I wish I had known before hand is just how quickly you begin to feel better and can drink normally and not sip! Hoehn is wonderful, I could not have asked for a better or smoother experience. I only hit my morphine pump twice (before I walked in the hospital) and never took any of the liquid lortab. I am so glad that I went to him, wish I had more to tell you but if you think of any questions please don't hesitate to ask! Robbie

I am on a SUPER stall! To be honest though I quit working out and I am not tracking my intake, so I guess I am asking for this to happen. I ordered Zumba and am praying that I will find it addicting like so many others on here have! I think I just need to get back to the basics and it will all be fine. I am only 15 lbs til onederland so I really need to kick it into gear!

I agree!!!

I love "tying my shoes without the bows being off to the side" I've always HATED that yet never thought of listing it!

Same with me, I am eating just fine now!

Lis, I am so sorry to hear your diagnosis, no wonder you have been having problems. I can't wait to hear what the gastroenterologist has to say. I will be praying for you.