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Has anyone gone through Tufts health insurance for the by pass? I am told I might have problems get approval to go from the band to the RNY beause my BMI is on the borderline although I do have comorbidities.

Has anyone gone from lapband to the full gastric bypass?

Hi Everyone: I was banded on December 16 and I went back to work on January 3. Feeling a bit tired, but otherwise not too bad. Down about 20 lbs since the surgery. Went on to 'mushy' and 'soft foods' yesterday and it's going well. Good luck to everyone!

Besides the regular tests, I also had to have an upper GI and a manometry test. Theses are required by my surgeon. I am already using a C-Pap so I didn't have to do another sleep study. So I would say it depends on your surgeon and insurace company. Good luck!

I have an office job also, and my doctor is still telling me 4-6 weeks, but I may be able to go back after 2 wks if I feel ok. I don't understand why a such big discrepancy in the time off.

HI! I have a surgery date of December 16! Looking forward to it, but nervous at the same time. I still have two tests to take; the upper GI and the manometry test. NOT looking forward to that one!

Hi! i just started with the program at UMass. Already had my first in-take appointment with Dr. Dragoon. Real nice and very easy to talk to. I have an appontment with the pyschologist on 6/30 and nutritionist on 7/25. Then I am all set for the classes. I am hoping to get the lap band procedure done in the beginning of 2012.

HI Kath: I started the program in Dec 2009, had my first intake appointment with a weight center doc., then met with the psychologist, both cleared me for the surgery. Now I have to meet with the nutritionist and sign up for two separate classes; one a behavioral class and the other a nutrition class. After these are done, I have to go backto the psychologist and doc.,' then hopfully I will be able to see a surgeon. The whole program takes about 6-9 months to complete.

Yes. I have been to the introductory meeting and one of the group meetings with people who have had the surgery. I had my first appointment with a doctor in the Weight center at UMass this past Friday. She says I'm candidate for the surgery and has set up an appointment with a nutritionist and psychologist for Febraury '10.

Hi lgplarry! How are you doing? Did you still get banded on 12/7??

I have my very first meeting with a UMass Dr. 12/17. They told me at the orientation meetings that it is a 6-9 month process.

Thanks for the encouragement and Good luck to you!!

I have been to the intro meeting and to one of the other group meetings where people have had the surgery. It's been very informative.

When you went through the UMASS program at your very first visit what kind of things did they want to know??

Lucy12 said she was denied and Dr. Gitkinds didn't give her a reason. I am just nervous. I have a lot of medical issues, but I know I can do this. Other diet programs haven't worked very well.

I am starting the process on December 18, and I really nervous the dr. will let not me go ahead with the the surgery.

Hi! I am from Worcester and have my first appointment with UMass Dr. Gitkind. I am really nervous that he turned one person down already. What is the Manometry test?? What kind of questions does he ask?? Thanks!

Anyone have Hardvard Pilgrim Navigator and any issues getting approved? Any answers would be appreciated. Thank you!

Has anyone had experience with Hardvard Pilgrim Navigator insurance? I have my first visit in December. Any comments would be appreciated. Thanks!

Anyone in MA have experience with Harvard Pilgrim Navigagtor insurance?? Have my first appointment with MD in December! Thanks!:tongue_smilie:

Does anyone know how this works?? I understand Tuft's has anyone who is considering weight loss surgery to go through this program. I have my first appointment with my surgeon in December. Thanks.