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Thanks you guys I am post op 12 days. I've never really done routine coffee and I've never drank but my sleeve sister asked abt a glass of wine. I'm so happy that we can all help each other!

How soon can I have caffeine or alcohol?

I had my surgery on 3-29-2016 im in the Tuscaloosa area. Im looking for an follow up Dr. Any suggestions?

My surgery is on Tuesday March 29 I have to fly in on Monday for blood work and all that with dr Ramos Kelly I started myself on my liquid diet yesterday and I cheated with string cheese so today is the real game no place for errors. For my protein I'm going make jello with protein mixed in bc I'm on clear liquids. I wish you all good recoveries and successful diets.

me too! . My surgery will be on the 29th i have to be in Tijuana on the 28 for blood work and all the test

me too!

I'm having my surgery the 24th of March at Obesity Control Center! You are a week ahead of me....so exciting! Ready for a new you?? I'm sure ready for a new me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I am March 28th too! March 28 with Dr.Ramos Kelly! I'm having my surgery the 24th of March at Obesity Control Center! You are a week ahead of me....so exciting! Ready for a new you?? I'm sure ready for a new me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I am March 28th too! March 28 with Dr.Ramos Kelly! I'm having my surgery the 24th of March at Obesity Control Center! You are a week ahead of me....so exciting! Ready for a new you?? I'm sure ready for a new me! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I am March 28th too! March 28 with Dr.Ramos Kelly!

I'm going with Kelly.. March 28. Deposit of $520 PayPal fee included. $3150 cashiers check for dr Kelly. $1000 cash for clinic. I received a VERY lengthy email with payment instructions, diet plan, post op expectations...EVERYTHING. There is a extra percentage for using a card.

I'm in Alabama and I have uhc. I got the booklet and it say bariatric surgery is not covered. On exclusion list. Is this point blank or do I just need a doctors referral?

March 28! Dr. Ramos Kelly

Did CHAMPVA pay Any part for the sleeve? Most post I've read say that they don't cover it. A couple say that they don't do pre approval only accept or deny a bill.

I've searched around and I've noticed that some of these bmi charts and calculators vary a little bit. I'm 5'1 "210" some calculators say that I'm 39.99 others 40. Is there anywhere I can find THE bmi chart that doctors or insurance companies use.

Insurance will find any reason to not pay. People have been denied because of .01 some calculators say that 210 is 40 for my height some 215. I'm just now in the stages of choosing a doctor and I'm with CHAMPVA.

Thanks. My plan hasn't started yet but they told me it was covered. The rep didn't sound too sure I may just need to cancel my plan. It's hard finding someone to cover bariatric in Alabama

Anyone used this place? Which surgeon? How was it?

Hi, I'm sure most of you guys have bcbs or Uhc but requirements and plans are different for each state! I'm trying to pick a provider and plan for Alabama. If you guys could please tell the provider plan and requirements that would be awesome. I'm looking at the UHC Gold Compass 100. Also do they require you to maintain at least 40 bmi before surgery? Thanks!

I'm set for surgery with Dr Schmitt on the 27th! I loved his staff and him and know he and Dr Miles are very nice Christian men and they have an excellent record with the sleeve!!!Did you have any problems with the sleep study?I am self pay and the sleep study was actually marked in my packet from the doc as a requirement but once I met with Dr Schmitt and he saw my young age and that I am a lower BMI he said it wasn't required. I just had to do the pre op blood work, and I have to do the nutrition class on the 20th. I did consider doing the sleep study anyway for a bit and my insurance would have paid for one at a sleep study clinic but not the home study and we have EXCELLENT insurance. Sorry I'm not much help in the requirement department! Actually that is great for me. I'm barely at 40 bmi. And the sleep study is one of my concerns. I do t want to have to travel 3 hours back and forth to bham for 14 days. I'm also a college student and I work so time is key for me.

I'm set for surgery with Dr Schmitt on the 27th! I loved his staff and him and know he and Dr Miles are very nice Christian men and they have an excellent record with the sleeve!!!Did you have any problems with the sleep study?

Hi, I'm sure most of you guys have bcbs or Uhc but requirements and plans are different for each state! I'm trying to pick a provider and plan for Alabama. If you guys could please tell the provider plan and requirements that would be awesome. I'm looking at the UHC Gold Compass 100. Also do they require you to maintain at least 40 bmi before surgery? Thanks!

I'm also considering Touliatos. What are the requirements for both?

Hi what doctors are you guys using? How did it go? I'm considering Schmitt. Is there anyone reputable in Tuscaloosa?