lessoflittlebit

"The old fashioned way" *snort* Sounds like HE needs the reality check. Sounds like you've got it worked - yay! Louisville, KY ~ RNY June 2013 ~ Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

I've booked my mental health assessment and all that goes with it for 4/15! SO EXCITED!

I don't have bipolar but have anxiety/depression, and my bariatric nurse has talked to me a lot about approval when you've got mental stuff going on. The big questions I had to answer were whether or not I'd been hospitalized for a psychiatric problem (which was no), and whether I was being treated for it (which was yes). My doc had to fill out a form saying I was mentally stable and ready for surgery. Louisville, KY ~ RNY June 2013 ~ Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Ugh this scares me. I go in for my psych eval on the 15th. It is with the bariatric clinic, so everyone uses the same therapist for the eval. I'm nervous because I'm on Klonopin, Paxil, and Effexor and its prescribed by my reg doc for social anxiety and depression. I marked on my packet that I've been through emotional abuse. I went to a therapist last spring for a little while, but he said I didn't need therapy! I feel so good right now that I'm hoping I will sail through. Most of my issues were from losing my father last summer and a bad marriage that ended years ago, so I am better now. And I get free therapy from the clinic for life after surgery! Anyway, get a second opinion!!! Don't give up! Louisville, KY ~ RNY June 2013 ~ Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

{{{prayers and hugs}}} Louisville, KY ~ RNY June 2013 ~ Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

I'm so sorry you're having to deal with this. I started looking into wls a couple of years ago, and was hooked on the sleeve. Now, I have decided in RNY for a bunch of reasons even though the sleeve seems to be extremely popular right now: 1. My surgeon doesn't trust the sleeve yet. He's says there's not enough research, RNY has higher success rate, and he worries about the stomach. That is, he doesn't want to toss 90% of my stomach in the trash can after a rather "new and hip" surgery. He only uses it for folks who are too high risk for RNY as a stepping stone. Same for all the surgeons in my clinic. 2. Insurance in my state usually doesn't cover it unless your BMI is over 50. I'm at 43 right now. 3. Guess what all will slip right deliciously through that sleeve??? BEN & JERRY's. GRAETER'S. Milkshakes! chocolate fondue!!! Sugary drinks! Mmmmm.... Pathetic as it is, I NEED dumping syndrome. Ice cream....mmmm...gelato...mmmm... Y get the idea. I'm following a lot of blogs of people that have had success with VSG, but it's just not for me. I'm going ALL in. Louisville, KY ~ RNY June 2013 ~ Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

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The sleeve isn't covered much in my state (KY) and my surgeons office doesn't use it unless you are at too high risk for RNY. Louisville, KY ~ RNY June 2013 ~ Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

$60,000 can't be right. I'm anxious to hear the outcome of this! I have Humana and will also pay 20%. I use Norton Healthcare for everything, and have already called and checked with them about pre-pay since I've read so many folks having to pay upfront. She said I wouldn't owe a dime the day of surgery, and they would bill me and start a payment plan. I'm so grateful because I could not do this without help! Louisville, KY ~ RNY June 2013 ~ Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk

Yep! Same name as in here. I'll add you now! Louisville, KY ~ RNY June 2013 ~ Sent from my iPad using RNYTalk