Mariassleevejourney

My surgery is scheduled for June 12th, papers submitted to insurance today! MC

I sit here this mother's day morning and ask myself so many questions. Will the surgery be successful? How will I look next mother's day? How will people search me once the weigthloss begins? I thank God for the opportunity to even have the surgery, I've struggled with obesity since childhood and now it will be the new me in all my potential! Obviously, I've changed significantly the way I eat it's part of the process. Oh you don't know, I had the Lap-Band (2008) and lost 100 pounds and have gained 50 another failed lapband surgery. Then I met the surgeon he said sleeve was best, then I met the main surgeon who said Gastric bypass was best and here I am 29 days before surgery. Excited but nervous, anxious but peaceful and thanking God! MC

Thanks for the congrats, yes I am going all the way MC

Just say your having a medical procedure they do not know to need which. My staff tells me because they want me to know what's going on not because I ask. MC

I have gained 10 pounds since they emptied my band . I am trying very hard to not gain anymore and lose the 10. Trying 2 protein shakes a day as meal replacement but it is not working.... MC

You have to smile! You've done a great job! MC

Crazy and frustration the hospital wants 7632 upfront to remove the lapband my total cost 12, 000 what's the point of having insurance! MC

https://www.facebook.com/mariamaidaelena MC

I've tried to find the group but can't! Secondly it took 2 days for my insurance to approve my revision surgery from lapband to gastric bypass sad new I have to pay for the lapband removal portion myself.... MC

I can't find it.... MC

I tried can't find it MC

Accountability is a great idea! MC

June 12th! MC

I saw a new surgeon in the same office and he has a new perspective. One question changedepending my mind. Do you want this to be permanently or temporary? Obviously my answer permanent. Having the bypass now! Let's see if the insurance covers! MC

Thank you !

My highest weight in 2008 was 282pds. Two years prior I did extensive research then decided to do the Lap-Band. The sleeve was not an option. Fast forward to 2015 my lowest weight was 182, but to get there I had to recur to adipex. That same year I had a hysterectomy, and something changed. I began gaining weight today I weigh 226pds. I am working with a surgeon to transition to a sleeve, but what a headache with insurance the company! I hope to update you all soon with a date and hope it will work for the best!

I called my insurance last Friday and was told my coverage covers the surgery not anticipate other bariatic services like nutrition and so on. They said they only needed a 6 month preauthorization I called your surgery coordinator . She said that was inaccurate what they need is six months of medical weigth loss treatment. It is very confusing!

Hope all went well!

Florida!

Hope all went well!

Insurance?

Are you doing follow up appointments in Mexico or are you transitioning follow ups to US?

Anyone with experience with United Healthcare in Florida I was denied the Lap-Band removal because they believed I had no medical reason for removal. My doctor will now try to submit both surgeries, lap band removal and gastric sleeve together. Has anyone gotten approval?