DreamsOfSkinny

I have to now call my Dr office tomorrow to make sure they get all the highest weight I was for each year right! Bc I know I should be 35+ and have 2 issues. Asthma and high cholesterol.

Hi all, Well I won't know until end of Oct/beginning Nov if my UHC HRA Plus insurance will approve my sleeve w/only showing my past failed diets and 5 yr history. To be prepared just in case they say I need 6monyh diet... Has anyone been approved with using 2 --3 month diets at least 2 yrs within current date? Did u have to go to NIT/Dr for notes? Or could you use online diet logs/weight?

I had a doctor's office tell me today that they have a specific supplement package that is rather expensive that you take afterwards. I thought this odd as no one has mentioned anything like this on this board. I only see a list of either prescriptions or OTC items people buy and take.... Any thoughts?

OMG! Can we trade bodies?? I want to look like that at 200-215 lbs! You look GREAT! I would have guessed you were much lighter. You wear it so well.

Really?? That kind of sucks. Guess I shouldn't ever mention my real name lol!

Hi, I have UHC, but more importantly anyone have a Cali doctor? Do they have good recommendations? I'm in San Francisco but willing to travel around some.

I never meant to offend anyone with this thread. I was simply asking for recommendations and then information about charges different doctors had. Thanks everyone for your input.

Lol! I want new boobs after this. I haven't been sleeved but I can imagine after baby and then losing a lot of weight.

You look great--so much younger!!

You can't tell your secret lol! Wifey won't like.

Oh ok. I'm in the Bay area.

What part? Cali here too

That's great!! Question-- have you had any issues of loose skin? If not, do you think the px90 is helping?

Thanks for the reply... It's been a week since I saw surgeon so I'm going to call Monday to see i they submitted paperwork to UHC or when they will.... Crossing fingers they approve! (Without 6 month -- but having 2, 3 month dieting records)

Anyone who has been through it and passed... can you please tell me what to expect? I read somewhere that someone tried it years ago and was diagnosed with depression---does that mean you can't get the surgery? I also read that they give you a check off list to show how weight has affected you---what is this truly trying to get at? I know it's seeing are you emotionally/mentally ready for surgery, but I'm just scared I won't pass as I do see a Psychologist already for bi-polar (which is in my charts) which has a depressive side to it and currently on meds for that. :- / A little TMI, but I'd just like to know what I'm getting myself into here.

Hmm that's interesting. I'm bipolar and now after years of not being diagnosed, finally receives the right medical attention for it and am learning how to accept it. I asked my Psych evaluator why her forma and Dr. Forms asked if you are bipolar as i haven't seen that on any other Dr. Forma before--always depression, anxiety, etc. is all I ever see. She said that they look out for those who may be showing signs of mania and are not psychologically able to make a decision. My Dr. Didn't even make mention of it.

You look great! Like a completely different person. Just your face looks so much happier

Is this the UHC plan that doesn't require 6 month diet?

Oh boy... This makes me nervous! I called and my psych was out of network so i know i'll be stuck with paying 40% of bill but I never asked about consult--figured it was just covered as a specialist appt. I have UHC though.