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Well, after 2 phone calls to them, I finally got my date. Jan 29th!

Yes, look into reglan. There are some disturbing possible long term issues.

Mine took 6 days. Business days.

I also have uhc and heard the same thing. I called uhc and was told my provider could call a special number to get the approval number. Doc office did that and everything is moving forward.

Do you know what the grounds for denial are?

A catheter won't be an issue. Different holes I'd suggest a pad. You prolly won't want the deal with reaching down to put in/take out a tampon.

I called today and found out I am approved! Now I have to get the surgery scheduled and do the 2 week liquid diet.

Well I don't know about every 5 minutes, bit I have called every day to check on it

I'm just curious what some of the reasons are.

So, I read a stat today that said that 80% of folks who have had bariatric surgery get divorced within 2 years. I'm wondering if that applies to anyone here.

Thanks for all these replies. Now that I am waiting for approval, I'm finding these posts interesting and a little scary!

Yep, I'm waiting too. Just had my last consult with the surgeon and all my paperwork gets submitted tomorrow.

I have UHC too. How long until you heard from them?

I go next week to consult with the surgeon. I've done all the pre- op stuff. What should I expect at this appointment?

Good question. I also had my gallbladder out and am wondering the same thing.

I think I need to get some counseling along with my surgery to deal with my emotional eating issues but I'm not sure how to locate someone who specializes in this. I can easily find people who specialize in anorexia/bulimia, but not overeating or emotional eating. Advice?

This just occurred to me today....so my insurance requires 6 months supervised diet. I met with my PCP in May, July, August, September. Would my insurance "count" May, since it was the initiation of the diet?

Whenever I am doubting this journey that I am on, or feeling like it's too extreme a measure to take to get healthier, I try to reflect on what my life has been like as an obese person. As shameful as it is to think about these things, it really strengthens my resolve to take control of my life and my health. Maybe it will help others, too. I am tired. I am tired of... - having to buy clothes solely from catalogs or website - having to think "Can I fit? Can I walk that distance? Will I bump something if I try to squeeze through there?" - having my kids assume I ate the last of ANYthing in the house - not doing things or going places because of how I look - having difficulty getting clean - losing my breath over the simplest physical movements - aching all over my body - having sleep apnea - not being able to be a passenger on my husband's motorcycle because I'm too heavy - assuming that anytime someone treats me poorly, it's because I'm fat - the looks of pity...or, even worse, disgust - knowing that, as much as he loves me, my husband doesn't find me attractive - feeling like such a failure because I don't have "any willpower" or "If you just tried such-and-so you could lose weight" - being constantly aware of my body I'm sure y'all could add your own.

No, my insurance does not require that the 6 months be consecutive. I didn't "miss" June- my doc was on vacation and so I was unable to get an appointment.

Okay, maybe "killing me" is a big dramatic.... But- I am not a patient person when it comes to delayed gratification. So all this waiting is hard for me. My insurance requires 6 months of doc visits and I have 2 more months of that. THEN, I have to wait to hear if I'm approved. THEN, assuming I am approved (which is certainly no guarantee) I have to wait to find out when surgery can be scheduled. How do you deal with all this WAITING??

I have UHC but I haven't submitted for approval yet. I look forward to others' replies.

Wow- this sounds so much like me! First off, your hubby sounds like an amazing, caring guy! Second, I, too, hate clothes shopping. In terms of how I take care of myself, I've tried to start living my post-sleeve life as much as possible. By that I mean, I go to the gym, watch what I eat, try to be healthier. But mainly, I tell myself that I may have let myself get to this point (that is, this weight), but I'm also on a track to change that.

For me, I liked that it leaves most of the digestive system intact. The amount of excess weight lost with VSG was better than with a lap band.

Yes to the folding chair thing! Summer is the worst for this with lawn chairs and such.

I found it! http://asmbs.org/member-search/