737captain

Advertise the Hospital and Dictor all over the site, maybe people will go elsewhere. Dispicable behavior.

Sitting at the Ford dealer waiting for my truck so I'm using the time to go back through the thread. Amazing number of Healthcare related folks. So Psycologists, why? I also found I posted mine twice

Airline Pilot

Thanks everyone. It looks to me as its paid for and invoiced in the USA Flex spending will cover it

It's that time of the year when I have to make my elections for my 2016 Flexible Spending Halthcare Account. I was wondering if surgical costs incurred in Mexico could be claimed as bona fide expenses for a US FSA. Any ideas or experience anyone? Sure would like to pay with pretax $$ and spread the cost over the entire year.

Airline Pilot

Well, the time is now! After years of denial, "I'll start tomorrow", "it's the way I'm built, I have big bones" and all the other excuses it's time. I like beer and French fries and as a result of my job I'm constantly bombarded with fast food opportunities. I'm a 62 year old, airline pilot and finally ready to take the plunge. My wife and I attended a seminar earlier this week and we are currently seeking insurance approval. I have lots of questions but the first is this. I have the surgery, time goes on and I get a steady weight loss and eventually reach my target weight. How do I maintain that weight and not continue to shed pounds until I'm a skeleton chewing on a small cube of steak? With the band I see that the fill can be adjusted but what happens with the sleeve?

At the moment I tend to sweat at the drop of a hat. Admittedly I live in a warm humid part of the country which obviously doesn't help but I was wondering just how much excess weight exacerbates the problem and can I expect relief at least in part down the road. In addition I get out of breath very easily so I of course avoid any hint of exercise like the plague. I'm in the "Fitness Protection Program" you will hear my say. I was in the store the other day and lifted a 50lb bag of dog food and realized I carry two of those around with me 24/7 no wonder I get winded. So I guess it's time to come out of the fat closet and into the gym.

Thanks a million Rick

Rick, You are very well informed, are you a medical professional? I notice too that you are reporting 5lb below your goal weight, when did you have your surgery and how long since you reached your goal? By the way thanks so much for taking the time to provide such insight and explanation, it's a great help.

Terrific response - thanks for all the information!