This_IsMyRIHality

I'm glad with my decision. I have not had any issues and things are going great. I hope yours goes as easy as mine did! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm thinking about going with Alvarez. I'm so scared at the idea with going to Mexico. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App @@This_IsMyRIHality have you had your surgery? Let me know if you have any questions. I'm almost 5 months post op and have not had any issues... *fingers crossed* Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Not yet, I'm going for next year early. I need a co-signer and my grandma told me she would once my car payment is done. which is in march.

Calling all vsg Patients that are/were 400+ pounds. I’m STUCK! I’m currently 410, 2 years ago I was 480, I manage to lose some weight after I found out I was diabetic. I’ve been looking into getting the gastric sleeve, but was told (my BMI is too high). I’ve also seen where some doctors will have you go on a diet before surgery. I’m a self pay patient, so I’m looking at going to Mexico. Has anybody else had this issue? L

Hey loves, My name is Alexandria and I am currently looking into getting the Gastric Sleeve Done. I've struggled with weight all my life, and now at 26 I currently have diabetes along with high blood pressure. Hell, I may even have sleep apnea (going to my first appointment for that next week). Since I've been looking into getting the surgery done, I contact UHC to see if my plan covers it. Unfortunately it does not via my employer. I'm so upset and honestly just bummed out. The agent that i was speaking to a UHC told me the surgeon could write an appeal if they feel that its detrimental. I've been doing a lot of research, and I've seen so many people say "You can't appeal coverage, if its not covered because of employer." Is this true? If so, why would the agent advise me of that? I've also seen how people have talked to HR to see about adding it to the plan. HOW long can this take? I haven't even went to the seminar yet and I'm already stressed OUT! Everything runs about $19,000 here in Oklahoma City. HELP!! lol

Wow good JOB! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App how did everything go? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all for your insight. This is something that I really want to do. i'll keep looking around!! THANK YOU AGAIN! & it's awesome that you all are doing well! GOALS! lol

I'm glad with my decision. I have not had any issues and things are going great. I hope yours goes as easy as mine did! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I'm thinking about going with Alvarez. I'm so scared at the idea with going to Mexico. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

No worries, no need to be sorry. It's not your fault. It does make me sad though But i talked to my HR manager. I suggested adding it. we will see how that goes.... I'm pretty sure I will be going to Mexico. I'm not sure how much you know about this, but I spoke with some supervisors here at my job and they have advised that several people here in the call center has done the surgery and our insurance has covered it. she advised that it may be something that they need saying its "for my better health" basically. Wouldn't that be something that UHC would have told me?

I'm so sorry to hear that. I have been doing my research and homework.

where did you go? I'm looking at that idea but family and my partner are not very supportive. They don't want me going to Mexico in fear that something could happen. Aghhhhh smh Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App who are you going to? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App when are you going? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

yessssssss GOALS! I'm so excited to start my journey Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm looking into getting the sleeve done.! I'm in OKC Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

who did you go to? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

wow you look amazing!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App that's awesome! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Has anybody here had the sleeve 400+ ? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

wow! You look amazing! I'm so excited that I downloaded this app and found this thread! I'm seriously thinking about getting the sleeve! I'm actually going to get it, just gotta go to the seminar, get the appointment and pray that my issuance doesn't give me any troubles! Lol Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App