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!

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.

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!