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Hi, I found this article...although it's not specific it does answer a few questions: Bariatric surgery may vary. However, the law contains very strong language that plans cannot discriminate in “benefit design”. http://www.downeyobe...dable-care-act/

Nice to meet you neighbor, I'm SF CA!

Northern Cali, San Francisco, CA!!!! The reason for my 49er colored city hall!!!

You're near me! I'm in San Francisco, CA

That must have been very disheartening for you, to have so much success and then have the lap band become ineffective. I read so many posts regarding the band and it being so unsuccessful. Welcome to the December sleeve group!

Bodybuilding.com is where I get my Protein. It's a powered version but, it's 30 grams of protein and the strawberry is delicious. I get the 100% hydro whey protein. Supercharged strawberry. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/platinum_hydrowhey.html

Bodybuilding.com is where I get my Protein. It's a powered version but, it's 30 grams of protein and the strawberry is delicious. I get the 100% hydro whey protein. Supercharged strawberry. http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/opt/platinum_hydrowhey.html

I guess when December gets closer we will be more excited. To me right now it just feels like the waiting game. When I actually see an approved paper. Then I will believe it's real .

I guess when December gets closer we will be more excited. To me right now it just feels like the waiting game. When I actually see an approved paper. Then I will believe it's real .

Wow! That is a lot to do through. All the difficulties you have had and you don't have any regrets? I really hope that everything works out soon for you. That is a lot to deal with on top of your surgery.

What have been your biggest hurdles (wut kind of reactions)? Congrats on your weight loss.

Right! That sounds crazy! Smart move to find another Dr. Good luck! I hope you get good news.

Are you doing selfpay? If not can you talk to your Dr. if you can just continue the weigh in's (or any requirements) for an extra month or so, just until you pass the probation or feel more comfortable asking for some "vaca time"?

Ok thanks....that does sound very uncomfortable.

HIL-AR-IOUS!!!! Never trust a shart!!! Holy guacamole!!!

That is strange. There are a few people I have met on here that are still doing the pre-appnts (i.e., upper GI's and endoscopy) before they go to Mexico. I wonder why some doctors in Mexico have such a difference in requirements. Strange. Do you have any co-morbidities?

I'm sorry to hear that you are having so much pain. I haven't been sleeved yet but, from what I have heard pain after the surgery is normal for at least a couple of weeks. Have you asked for a higher pain medication? I've also heard that holding a pillow on your stomach somehow helps relieve the pain. I'm sorry I couldn't be any better help. You made this choice because you didn't want to continue down the path you were previously on. You have to believe it will get better. You may be off to a rough start but you will be screaming for joy when you pass the finish line. Please keep me posted on your recovery.....even if it's slower than you imagined.

I hear a lot of people mention how the gas is unbearable. What is the feeling like? Is it because you can't pass it? I'm not trying to sound funny but, when you have gas don't you just pass it? Or is it the pressure on your stomach that makes it hurts so much?

Oh no!!! Hopefully everything is ok and you get your new sleeve. Do they have any idea what it could be?

They postponed it because they though you didn't have enough time to meet the 30lb goal? When was your original date? I called my insurance company today because I didn't want to be thrown any last minute surprises. My insurance case manager kept telling me "call your surgery coordinator she knows all the in's and out's". The whole time I am thinking aren't you the insurance company? Shouldn't you have all the answers?!?!!? Wow!

Wow you have been waiting a while! Good news is you don't have to wait for insurance approval!!! I think that is why I was not toooo upset about having it in December. One last holiday feast. It's not like I won't be able to eat next year but, it will be a completely different feeling lol. "the stress of waiting is making me fat(ter)" Good one I love that! Good luck to you!!

I am four months into my six month requirement and this is NOT easy. The protein shakes are fine, the drinking water is fine but, it's the not knowing if I will be approved that is the nerve wrecker. The insurance makes you go through all these humps and loops and in the end it's in their hands. I wish they would give you a pre-approval and surgery date so it's gives you something to look forward at the end of this circus act. The not knowing is the hardest part. All I want for Christmas is the surgery!!! I've been good this year Santa .

I have Health Net California. I was told they only go by the first weigh in. I would not be penalized for loosing weight. I'm still keeping my fingers crossed, 3more weigh in's left.

I asked my Dr. and he said reasons would be a low BMI. Another could be for not following the required visits (psych eval, nutritionist, weigh in's) and check in's have to be consecutively, no gaps. I am still in the pre-sleeved phase. Hoping for an approval in December. Are you waiting for an approval?

Wow! Talk about a waiting list!! When are u hoping to have your surgery?