gldnhoney523

Texas General is a very nice hospital and the staff was great...I had several test done there and I was very pleased

I am awaiting approval from my insurance company. My surgeon is Dr Clayton Frenzel, I am hoping for a late February - early March surgery date. Keep me posted.

Congratulations on your surgery date!

Hello All, I finished my last appointment on yesterday and all of my paperwork will be submitted to my insurance company on next week. When I first started my research on the various types of bariatric surgery, I chose the VSG, but during my consultation with my surgeon, he advised me the best surgery for me would be the RNY due to the severity of GERD, so I changed my decision to the RNY. After speaking with my surgery coordinator on yesterday, I found out my insurance will only cover the VSG, therefore I am now having the VSG. I still would like to remain a part of this forum, everyone has been so nice and supportive.

I am excited and a little nervous, this week I have all of my appointments except my sleep study. (EGD, the start of my 1 month nutritional visit, Psych eval) I am getting closer. I found out that the surgeon can remove my gallbladder during the RNY procedure. I will keep you posted

I pray he will, I will find out on Wednesday.

Thank you all for the warm welcome. I have 3 appts scheduled for Wednesday 01/22 (EGD, 1 mth nutritionist visit & psych eval questionnaire) I already had the stress test done. I'm nervous & excited at the same time. I received a call from the gastroenterology clinic, my HIDA scan results show my gallbladder is not functioning and it needs to be removed.

Congratulations!

Congratulations!

I am still in the process of completing my pre-op requirements. After speaking with my surgeon, the RNY was highly recommended because of severe GERD. I am glad I came across this website and forum, it is my prayer to meet new people, to learn and take something from each person's journey.