Carmen Luellman

I am just starting also. I have Humana Gold. I am older than you ladies I am sure. My BMI is 65. I have not met with the surgeon yet. I have the first meeting with group Oct 7. that is required by doctor. I have seen my PCP and she is starting the pre op testing that is required. I am trying to be patient but that is not one of my virtues. I haven't met with the nutritionist yet. Psych is not required by my insurance, but I don't know about the doctor. I am just hanging on right now.

Hi, I too am just getting started. I am at 374 and only 5'3". I had my first visit with PCP and she is getting all the pre-test stuff started. I have to have a cardiac stress test, oximetry study and lab. My insurance does not require psych eval. Do the surgeons usually require them? I have first group meeting Oct 7. Then they schedule first meeting with Dr. My BMI is like 63, what do they require the BMI to be before they do the sleeve? How long do you have to quit smoking before surgery, anyone know? Should I start on a Protein diet now or what. So many questions.

I am Carmen, 60yrs old and became a widow 2 yrs ago. I have struggled with weight my entire life. I am now at my very highest. Had my first doctor visit today with my PCP. We are starting all the pre op testing. Hope to have the surgery before the end of the year. I have reached a point in my life that I am limited in all my activities. My knees hurt, I don't fit in some chairs due to big booty. I am ashamed to go out in public and so my life is limited. I have diabetes, but I am pretty sure that it will resolve once weight comes off. I don't want to be a model, just healthy and able to play with my grandchildren.