casey_j

#1. Surgery date? Wednesday, Feb 3rd! #2. State you live in? PA #3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Dr. Ceppa #4. Insurance or self pay? Insurance #5. Age and height? Age: 21 Height: 5'3 #6. Current weight and goal weight? CW-235 GW-130-140 #7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? I want to be able to enjoy my life without restrictions. #7. Do you have the support of family and friends? For the most part. #8. Concerns and questions?

Hi everyone! I was wondering if anyone could let me know if they've been in a similar situation or if you know the answer to this question. As of right now my BMI is 41.6 and I am 5'3 236 pounds. Last summer I went through the process with my surgeon's office of getting approved, at my last visit for my supervised diet they said "oh we forgot to tell you that you have to get your 5 year weight history to submit." I didn't know about this before and it's not a problem because I can get the documentation from previous doctor's visits, but I haven't had a BMI of 40+ the entire 5 years, although I was "overweight". I am 21 years old, with a family history of high blood pressure (I know that usually doesn't matter) and I have Capital Blue Cross insurance. I will list my approximate weights for the last five years, please let me know what you think. I appreciate any help in advance. 2009- 236 2008- 228 2007- 220 2006-210 2005-somewhere between 180-195

Hi! I just came across your post and thought I could offer my experience with you! I'm not sure where you're located in PA, but I know Lehigh is not that far from me. I attended an information seminar for the Reading Hospital Feb 28th and they get all your information that night and then call you set up your consult with the surgeon (who was extremely nice). This didn't take long at all, after that appointment I got my first nutritionist appointment (by the way I also have BC) I asked her about the required diet for insurance, and she said they are approving after 4 visits (with nutritionist)! So I'm going for my second nutritionist appointment in about a week. They said I should be good to go and be able to schedule my surgery by the beginning of August. I've already had my bloodwork and EKG done also. Everyone at the office is so sweet! I would definitly recommend checking them out if you're not to far from the area! I don't think I mentioned that I too am going for the lapband not bypass. Good luck with whatever you do!