Rovobay

I have bcbs federal too. I can't wait to hear your results. hoping for the best for you.

Insurance seems to be one of the main concerns with wls due to the sheer costs of the surgery. I think it would be great to have an insurance subforum. it would be great to break it down even further into major insurance providers where people can instantly come together. just a thought. great forum either way. cheers. happy 4th!!!

it would be very nice to offset some costs of this journey to receive some needed Protein shakes at a reduced or free rate!

interesting read. I will share this article with my spouse.

this too is also my biggest question. I think from what I have heard is a night or 2 in hospital then a week prior to returning to work on average. everyone is different.

I love pizza... I can't wait to try the cauliflower pizza crust. I have heard great things about it. I need to check that blog out too. I should start sampling somethings now, before surgery!

half way through all these posts and thought I would add some thoughts. in preparation for pending surgery, I have quit drinking (95% less than before)(I may have a drink tonight to enjoy the fireworks), also quit soda too. switched over to non-carbonated drinks like iced tea. I have heard this said before... "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" I think for me it will be emotional or mental battle more than physical.

@@phewforaminutethere I can't believe no one has mentioned it yet. there are many people on here who have gone to Mexico for the procedure. I think many people are paying around 3500-4000. no insurance to deal with. I never looked into it too much because my bcbs covers the procedure. there is a sub-forum on here somewhere for mexico procedures i think. either way, best of luck to you.

nice post and I will always appreciate any comments from someone who has succeeded.

All great words above. I think this is why I have opted to not tell anyone besides my wife. I will deal with it as it comes up, and the more i read on this sight the more prepared I feel that I will be able to respond to common cynicism and misconceptions about wls. hopefully by the time someone squeezes the truth out of me, I will be 100lbs lighter.

that is too bad. I guess that is why I am telling nobody but my wife.... misinformation seems to be the true enemy. best of luck next week!!!

looks like good advice above. hopefully by the time you read this all of that is behind you. hydrate and Vitamins. cheers

My journey thus far: 5/22 found and met with new PCP who recommended and referred me for WLS 6/10 welcome group meeting, EKG, Blood work 6/12 meeting with NUT and NP 6/24 Meeting with Psychologist 6/25 REE metabolic testing 6/26 meeting with PT June officially start 3 months of medically supervised diet. meet with surgeon on 7/7 sleep study on 7/7 the ball is definitely rolling. wife is pregnant and due in November so I want to be done with surgery and recovered before then.

feel your pain.... hopefully all worth it in the end! hang in there...

Saw your surgery was yesterday. sending thoughts your way. hang in there. keep up all the good work

Excellent news. what a ride. I am happy for you. One step closer to a new beginning.

Hey, I'm at Legacy Weight Management too! I am using Dr. Halpin. Their entire staff have been great. I have my surgeon consult on July 7th. The ball has been moving pretty fast for me. Glad your insurance is going to help out. Best of luck.

Hope things get better for you. you have a strong support group of people on here. hang in there.

I promise to make it through every single one of these posts. My moments were: Wife pregnant with second child Uniform getting tighter and tighter ... breaking buttons. (Officer) Less desire to be active Uncomfortable on planes I had to squeeze into a booth at a restaurant... never had that happen before.

@@misica2771 welcome. good luck on your surgery. where are you getting it done? I am from SE Portland. Going thru Legacy Good Sam.

keep it up. half way there!

getting closer to surgery as I go thru my insurance requirement. I hope to have surgery around Oct. this site rocks

so exciting and nerve racking at the same time. I just got some medical history from 2009 showing I was over 40BMI. I haven't been to the dr. since then for 5 years. I am hopeful that all will play out my way. going through all the programs as well. fingers crossed when I get to that point.

keep trying. appeal. hoping for the best. good advise above.

try public libraries. https://multcolib.org/public-meeting-rooms I know legacy good sam already has support group meetings ran by Oregon Weight and Diabetes Institute. like this one: https://www.eventsvc.com/legacyhealth/event/bd9e7f0f-31a1-4aa5-bd4a-d18526c47622