goingtothebeach

Thank you for your input, great advice. I'm still thinking it over and haven't made any decisions yet. I'm going to attend some support groups in the meantime.

Congrats!

Thank you.

After the consult I was instructed to verify if my insurance covered the procedure. I had previously seen the requirements for United Health Care and didn't think twice about it, but it's NOT covered under my policy. So I'm considering paying cash. I was wanting to save the money for skin removal later. I'm a single mom, I don't have this money just laying around. So a huge decision on top of it already being a huge decision. I'm 47, 5'4" 265 Frankly, I feel devastated at this point.

Hi there. I've just had my initial consult with the Dr. to whom a friend referred me. It went well, as in i was "approved" to start the process. 1st step was me calling my insurance to see if the surgery is covered. IT'S NOT! I'm devastated. I have been considering this for over ten years. I was so excited to start the process. My options are to: 1. Wait for open enrollment and try to start the process next January. 2. Get a new job, this new insurance. 3. Use a very recent minimal inheritance (that I wanted to save for skin removal later) and potentially have surgery in a month or so. I was told I would only require one nutrition visit and the psych evaluation. I'm sure there are labs and such to be completed. I have recently had labs done and all was normal. Any thoughts? I only have one friend to talk to about this. Thank you!

I was set on getting the RNY until I had my consult yesterday. My doc seems to be pro sleeve, really pushed it. Now I'm confused.