GettinSkinnywithit

Bypass scheduled November 13.

Same here - I’m not comfortable at all talking about WLS and only my boss knows, in fact he first put the idea in my head years ago when he mentioned he thought about it. I like the hiatal hernia bit since it’s true. I was thinking about an ulcer cover up with a special diet after. I drink protein shakes all the time at work so that will be normal post op.

Got the call today that I was approved for gastric bypass. It’s taken eight months to get to this point, insurance took 13 calendar days to approve and it must be done by 12/31 or I go back through the approval process. Kind of freakin out that right now. They want to schedule for mid November so I have a short window. Was starting to think of doing it after the holidays so there was as little disruption as possible during that time but now pressure is on. One thing is for sure BMI of 47 does not work for me. How hard is the first couple of months and first year? How long were you out for work?

I scheduled my surgery today for November 13. That will give me the rest of that week and Thanksgiving week to recover.

Well I scheduled today for November 13. That will give me the rest of that week and thanksgiving week to recover. I’m planning on working from home some during that time since I’m a desk jockey.

No problem

Thanks TheMarine79. I called today to inquire about available dates so getting closer to commitment.

Mobile. iOS. If you look at my posts you can see the three duplicates. Edit - still doing it.

Mobile. iOS. If you look at my posts you can see the three duplicates. Edit - still doing it.

Mobile. iOS. If you look at my posts you can see the three duplicates.

I’m getting the unknown column error as well. Click the button three tones and you get the error three times and three posts!

I’ve finished the six months of nut classes and just received my insurance approval this week. I got serious cold feet when the office tried to schedule me for rny in mid November. I’ve spent eight months on this exploration which is life changing in so many ways. Seems the positives are 100-1 but it’s still scary to me. My neighbor had it ten years ago and is a totally different person. I’ve really watched him over the last year and that’s where I want to be but the short term seems like it’s the hardest.

I’ve finished the six months of nut classes and just received my insurance approval this week. I got serious cold feet when the office tried to schedule me for rny in mid November. I’ve spent eight months on this exploration which is life changing in so many ways. Seems the positives are 100-1 but it’s still scary to me. My neighbor had it ten years ago and is a totally different person. I’ve really watched him over the last year and that’s where I want to be but the short term seems like it’s the hardest.

That’s good to hear Harsha! To update, I received my pre-approval letter yesterday from insurance and it does state it’s approved until 12/31/18. After that I simply have to reapply. The ins rep stated this was because my insurance ends on the calendar year and deductibles reset. The weird thing is that my plan runs July - June so there would be zero change in benefits. Maybe they are worried about my company changing to another carrier 1/1? Not sure. Looks like the only difference to waiting is that my deductible would reset - I’m maxed out now after all the tests. Still trying to decide on if and when. Still on the fence. Trying to buy a house soon and not sure about surgery then moving.

Congrats!

Congrats!

Congrats!

Jeffrey Lord, Pensacola, FL

Thank you. I am maxed out this year on my deductible anyways, but my insurance is actually covering this at 100%. Good luck to you as well!

Thank you. My insurance apparently said the approval is only good until 12/31 and after that I would have to get re-approved, meaning going through the entire process again, six NUT visits, ekg, etc., etc, but I have not talked to insurance to confirm.

My doctor recommended the sleeve until I told him my insurance only covers the bypass. With Gerd the sleeve doesn’t seem like the best answer.

Congrats!

Just curious when most people start taking vitamins with RNY. Did you start taking them after or before surgery, and if before how long before?

@frustr8 yes! It’s the area between Pensacola and Panama City, also known as Lower Alabama, Emerald Coast, and a few other names but RR is the one most embraced by old locals or those not marketing a business. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emerald_Coast

I agree RapidFirePickle, but my surgeons office wants me to start now to make it a routine. I will definitely try them before to make sure the taste is ok. BeeCat - thank you.