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Hi have been a chronic yo-yo dieter for about 35 years and my weight is now out of control. I finally got the courage to go the gastric route, either the sleeve or the band. I completed all the paperwork and then didn't realize that my insurance might not cover the procedure, I thought all insurance companies covered the procedure. I was called for my first appointment and I hadn't followed the instructions to get approval first and now I have contact my companies benefits administrator and asked if any weight loss procedures were covered. I also sent this link for review, now I start the journey! [url="http://www.obesityaction.org/advocacy/fact-sheets/weight-loss-surgery-fact-sheet"]http://www.obesityaction.org/advocacy/fact-sheets/weight-loss-surgery-fact-sheet[/url]
Age: 59
Height: 5 feet 3 inches
Starting Weight: 295 lbs
Weight on Day of Surgery: 295 lbs
Current Weight: 255 lbs
Goal Weight: 135 lbs
Weight Lost: 40 lbs
BMI: 45.2
Surgery: Gastric Sleeve
Surgery Status: Post Surgery
First Dr. Visit: 12/03/2013
Surgery Date: 10/19/2015
Hospital Stay: 3 Days
Surgery Funding: Insurance
Insurance Outcome: n/a