chaos

Hello everyone, I saw my pcp yesterday and he is going to refer me for bariatric surgery! I am so happy and so ready for my journey. Let's hope all the other pieces fall into place. I'll keep you posted. Chaos:thumbup:

Thanks!! Yes, it does make you very a ious. I am so excited to start my new lifestyle and finally get healthy, but like you said, soon I willl be at the seminar, and hopefully by May I can have the surgery scheduled. Thanks for all the support!! :biggrin: Chaos

Thanks. My doctor called today and I will be attending a seminar in February!! I will keep updating. Chaos

Hello all, I'm just wondering if most people are having outpatient surgery or inpatient? Are most people home within 24 hours or is an overnight stay usually required? Thanks, Chaos :welldoneclap:

Thanks. I am going to have a co-pay either way, but it'll be cheaper if it's outpatient. Chaos :welldoneclap:

Thanks everyone. I have struggled with my weight all of my life. I'll do ok for awhile but then gain the weight back and as we all know, you gain more back than what you lost. I understand it is not a magic bullet and I am ready for new, positive changes ahead. I know comorbidy plays a role in getting approved insurance wise. I was diagnosed w/ sleep apnea about 3 years ago and I sleep w/ the air machine. BUT, I am hearing that the insurance companies want you two have two comorbid disorders. What are people's experience with this? I have blue cross/blue shield-HMO Blue New England insurance. I'm confident that I'll be approved because of my weight. My BMI is 40, but it's the insurance part I have to check into. Thanks again!! Chaos :wink:

Hello All! I am new to this site and I am looking into getting lapband surgery. I thought I would join a forum to find out more information from different people and take in their thoughts on this type of surgery. So what are your thoughts? Are you glad you had the surgery? Are you sorry? What should a newbie know before getting into this? Any feedback would be great! Thanks, Chaos

Thanks for your feedback. A few years ago my b.f. has gastric byspass and she is still doing great, but I do not think that's the route for me. My current co-worker just had bariatric surgery in September and is also doing well with it. She has given me her pamphlets to read up on and it's been helpful. Good luck on your new venture and keep us all posted on how your doing!! Chaos