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Ok...really freaking out. I have an appointment for a TNE (trans nasal endoscopy ..i think?) on Friday. The nurse explained to me they will be sticking a tube through my nose..down my esophagus into my belly . That sounds really painful and uncomfortable. Does everyone have that done? If so is it painful?

After years of research and finally making up my mind to make the choice to improve my quality of life. I am starting to feel this will NEVER happen..and I am bombed about it. I have been waiting for this surgery for years now. I did my research and decided on which I wanted and I made up my mind do have gastric bypass. At the time the insurance I had did not cover bariatric surgery. I swicted jobs a few years later and FINALLY the ins co I had would cover... I made up my mind to have surgery! I called my insurance company to see what was necessary I was told that my plan did NOT require the supervised weight loss. My surgeon's office was told them same thing. In January 2015 I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, so of course wls was put on the back burner. I am over that and all healed up so I go back to my weight loss journey. I get to one of my last appts last week (Nutrition) and was advised that I my insurance requires me to be on a 6 mo medically supervised weight loss plan...WHAT?!!!!! I know that a lot of people have to do this so when I 1st called my insurance company to see what was necessary I specifically asked that question and I was told that my plan did NOT require the supervised weight loss. My surgeon's office was told them same thing. I really wanted to get this done this year because I have met my annual deductible and the surgery would be covered by my insurance co 100%. ..a 6 month diet plan means I wont be done until December. Which will probably push my approval (surgery) into 2016..I can not afford to pay the high deductibles and fees. I am sooo disappointed and hurt. I was really beginning to accept this was going to happen...I am crushed...devastated!! I just want off this ride. Hopefully something can be worked out somehow...but if not...I am afraid that the "life" I have now is what is as good as it is going to get. has this happened to ANYONE else or does anyone know about how long the approval process takes???

I am waiting for my insurance co to approve me for surgery and I am getting more and more nervous as the days go by. I am not so nervous about the surgery itself, I am nervous about being approved but even more nervous about my new life. What it will be like, will I be successful or will I give in to old habits and fail. I have researched and waited on the surgery for years and now that I am down to the wire I am actually having 2nd thoughts. I know that sounds crazy and I don't know why I am. I know that having this surgery will give me my life back. Sometimes I get this "feeling" that comes over me and almost convinces me not to go through with this but I know that would mean my life is over!! I HOPE this is all normal and it's just my nerves. Is anyone else feeling or ever felt more than once that maybe they should not go thru with the surgery?

@@dancingqueene I too am very concerned that my insurance will not approve me for the surgery. I too will be devastated and I really dont know what I will do if my insurance wont cover it. This whole process has me on pins and needles but hopefully we will both be well on our way to better lives by the end of the year. Good Luck!

@@epiphani thanks for your response. I took your advise and made a list of reasons I decided to have the surgery in the 1st place. Where that has not completely gotten rid of my fears, it did help me to realize that I don't want to allow my fears to rob me of a healthier, happier life.

After years of research and finally making up my mind to make the choice to improve my quality of life. I am starting to feel this will NEVER happen..and I am bombed about it. I have been waiting for this surgery for years now. I did my research and decided on which I wanted and I made up my mind do have gastric bypass. At the time the insurance I had did not cover bariatric surgery. I swicted jobs a few years later and FINALLY the ins co I had would cover... I made up my mind to have surgery! I called my insurance company to see what was necessary I was told that my plan did NOT require the supervised weight loss. My surgeon's office was told them same thing. In January 2015 I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer, so of course wls was put on the back burner. I am over that and all healed up so I go back to my weight loss journey. I get to one of my last appts last week (Nutrition) and was advised that I my insurance requires me to be on a 6 mo medically supervised weight loss plan...WHAT?!!!!! I know that a lot of people have to do this so when I 1st called my insurance company to see what was necessary I specifically asked that question and I was told that my plan did NOT require the supervised weight loss. My surgeon's office was told them same thing. I really wanted to get this done this year because I have met my annual deductible and the surgery would be covered by my insurance co 100%. ..a 6 month diet plan means I wont be done until December. Which will probably push my approval (surgery) into 2016..I can not afford to pay the high deductibles and fees. I am sooo disappointed and hurt. I was really beginning to accept this was going to happen...I am crushed...devastated!! I just want off this ride. Hopefully something can be worked out somehow...but if not...I am afraid that the "life" I have now is what is as good as it is going to get. has this happened to ANYONE else or does anyone know about how long the approval process takes???

I only have a few more steps to go, I have made my psyh and nutrition appts. After that I just need to have my upper endoscopy. The closer I get the more excited I get, but I am also getting nervous. I really think I will do well because I want this so badly, and I have an awesome support system at home and at work. I just know that when the rubber meets the road it is all about me and my choices and how hard I work. I know my life will be different that it has been over the last 30+ years. I am afraid of the unknown. Sometimes I get knots in my stomach thinking about it I even started 2nd guessing my decision at one point. but I know that this is my chance for a new beginning, and better quality of life. I know without this tool I would be headed down a path to poor quality of life and an early death. I still get nervous thogh, but I pray for the best and press forward. Did any of you ever 2nd guess taking this step before you had the surgery?

Today I had my first appt for clearance for surgery. It was with a pulmonary doctor. I am currently on oxygen therapy so I was very nervous going into this appt. I thought my pulmonary doctor would have a list of reasons why I could not have the surgery, but much to my surprise he cleared me for surgery with the exception that I use my cpap machine immediately after surgery. Now I only need to schedule a psychiatrist appt and get the clearance from my PCP and I should be able to get my surgery date. Although I am excited I am also very nervous and afraid. The surgery itself is scary enough but I am afraid of life after surgery, what will it be like, if I will do well. I am don't have those answers but I do know that having this surgery will give me my life back. In am in the Atlanta area, did anyone here use a psychiatrist in this area?

Good luck!

I've been researching the gastric sleeve surgery for years, I was never able to get the surgery because my insurance did not cover the surgery. FINALLY, I have insurance that covers the procedure...I been super excited (and a little nervous) since I found that out. I finally found a surgeon, made the appt for consultation. during the appointment I tell the PA that I want the gastric sleeve and she tells me that because I am diabetic the gastric bypass is what I need....I want to cry. I have done years of research watched a million YouTube videos...read plenty of articles but allll about the sleeve...not bypass. I honestly don't know that I want the bypass...don't know a whole lot about it. I understand the procedure but that is about it. I feel like Inhave to start all over again. Has anyone else experienced anything similar? Should I override the PA's recommendation and choose the sleeve anyway...I mean she is the professional...I don't know what to do....any suggestions would be appreciated ????

Thanks to eveyone for all of your suggestions and your opinions. I have decided to speak with my surgeon and see what input he has. If there is no other significant reason i should have the bypass surgery. I am still choosing the sleeve, it just seems like the better choice to me.

No...I am on metformin though...