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I quit smoking for 3 months and took a carboxyhemoglobin test and it still shows im an average smoker I dont understand I worked so hard for this im so upset any one else have this happen

I do my husband smokes ugh this sucks I have to take another test in a month

I finally quit yay had to take a carboxyhemoglobin test no smoking for 3months ugh its is not easy I so excited to start this journey anybody going to healthy steps in santa rosa would love to chat.

Hi im very worried I have a blood test in 2 weeks I have stopped smoking with the patch which my doctor said I can use. If I dont pass I cant start this wls process. Can any one give me advice or has had to have this test. Thank u

To determine if I have been smoking and it will be two weeks when I take the test

I went to the first seminar yesterday my consultation is next week my insurance (medi cal) has a 3month waiting period I'm so super excited I can't wait to start feeling better.

This is so great I'm so excited for all of us

I like the person seminar cause u could ask the actual surgeon questions but either way your getting it done and that's the first step yay

Swinglifeaway I'm so excited for you we definetly need to keep in contact about our progress

Healthy steps Santa Rosa california

I'm starting my journey my Dr just sent a referral today to weight loss center its called healthy steps in San Rosa can anybody familiar with this center would live to chat with you I'm so happy.

Thank u for all the info my bmi 44 I have high cholesterol back and knee pain I have my first appt. With my pcp on friday my insurance told me yes bariatrics are covered just has not toln me the requirements they told the the hospital where I can go and sent me a new pt packet I will be attending a seminar next month only thing missing is a referral from my pcp. I rarely see my dr. Because its a community health clinic usually see a nurse practitioner and she is very supportive of wls but can't refer me I pray my dr will be as supportive

Does anyone have this insurance I have alit of questions my insurance won't answer

Hi im in sloano county I think its thru sutter hospital ???

Im just starting this journey too do u mind me asking why it took nearly a year I want it now lol

Hi new to the group I have partnership insurance thru medi cal in California I found out that bariatrics is covered and they told me which hospital is covered. My question is I have to have my primary Dr refer me does any one know what the requirements are I currently weigh 270 with a bmi of 44 is that enough any info please and thank you

Hi I'm new to the group just staying my journey I hope. I live in California and was wondering if any body could help me out with a few questions. I have an appointment next week with my Dr to see about a referral to see a bariatric specialist. I definetly qualify my cw is 275 and bmi is 45. I have been battling my at all my life. However this is the heaviest for me. So my first question is my insurance is medi cal thru the state and from what i have read this procedure is coveted so I was wondering if anyone else has medi cal and what has been there experience any info is helpful. Thank u

Yes I just found out today it is covered thank u