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When did you all return to work?

I did my info seminar back in October. I was living out of my home state during the time and had my insurance company switch, so I called for my intake after the new year. One of my tests was $400 alone because i obviously hadn't met my deductible in January. It's now June and I've yet to HAVE to see a doctor (I'm a "healthy" fat girl. Amazes my doctor but no BP, cholesterol, or sugar problems) so I'm biting the bullet and paying that test out of pocket. I can't wait anymore! My all day intake appointment is 7/22 for psych, dietitian, meeting with surgeon, etc. The surgeon is very partial to the band but I'm leaning more towards the sleeve.

After months of contemplation, I went to my primary doctor to begin my supervised weight loss visits. I attended a seminar with the bariatric surgeon back in November and scheduled my intake appointment in January. However, due to insurance rollover, I would have to pay over $800 that first visit since I hadn't met my deductibles yet. The office gave me the go ahead to begin my doctor visits while I wait to get my deductible met (one test - I can't remember the name of it just yet - was normally $30 or so dollars with my insurance but I was having to pay $400!) I had all my tests ran today and my doctor literally looked at me and said, "You are so healthy minus your weight. Your cholesterol, sugar levels, blood pressure - everything is normal. It really doesn't make sense since your BMI is so high." He put me on a diet pill of sorts because he's very anti-weight loss surgery for two weeks. I'm interested to see how it works. Like most, I have yo yo dieted my entire life, losing over 40 pounds in the last year by pure "clean" eating and exercising. Due to job changing, stress, lack of routine and motivation, I gained it all back. I just told my entire life story for one question - any tips on a pre-op diet? Are most of you just paleo/clean eating?

Thank you both! I'm hoping to get the sleeve sometime during the holidays. I work in higher education so I get a bit longer of a break - fingers crossed!

I know everyone is different, but do y'all care to share how long you took off work to recover?! This will likely determine when (I want to) schedule my surgery.

Oh great! Thank you is much! Now to find the right surgeon....

Hi all! I am very new to the WLS idea and have just began researching and speaking with doctors. I spoke with my insurance (Humana) and know the surgery is covered ans whatnot, but I am curious if anyone with Humana knows the average length of approval time? I will likely call back and ask tomorrow, but would appreciate anyone's input on their experience. I'm still covered on my parents' insurance for another year and a half, but my dad's company is switching providers in January and I'm not sure of coverage, so I'm on a semi-tight timeline of getting it in before the new year. Thank you!

Hello All- I'm contemplating consultation for lapband. I would really love to hear from anyone who is young(er). I'll be 25 in January and have been overweight my entire life. I do not have a typical sob story of an overweight child, but I imagine so much more for my life and future. I plan on calling my insurance company Tuesday (assuming they're closed tomorrow for Labor Day) to get details on surgery coverage/requirements (my dad is a retired state employee, so if anyone has KY Humana Employee coverage, please shed some light!) Any and all tips/recommendations would be appreciated as I start this journey!