SimoneVSsimone

To whom it may concern (those who are waiting for that big answer).... for the sleeve ...I've been calling medicare since march 2010...I called again in June 2010....I just called today and I was told that the CPT CODE 43775 (which is the VSG) IS COVERED :teeth_smile:::cheer2::::cheer2::dance:::dance:. It covers the VSG if you can prove you have not been successful at other weight loss attempts, BMI 35 (or above), and you have 1 obesity related illness such as hypertension or diabetes. I know people who've had both the lapband, and gastric bypass, and while most have lost weight, some have lost weight PLUS they're dealing with complications. One gal I know with gastric bypass has lost the weight and kept it off for more than 12 years, but she is constantly sick. Her Iron levels are bottoming out all the time, she needs transfusions, her Vitamin and mineral levels are all critically low and she has been hospitalized several times. Most, if not all of these problems could be remedied if only she took her supplements as she is supposed to. You might say, " Well, Simone, all you'd have to do it take your supplements." But that's just it. I wouldn't take my supplements. I know me. I barely take my one-a day chewable now. With gastric bypass you can't just take a flintstone and be done with it. You have to adhere to a regimented AROUND THE CLOCK supplement schedule. That's not for me.

From all the research I put 2gether I feel that both RNY and Sleeve will have to same outcome at the end. The only thing is that with RNY you will lose the weight much quicker but you have to adhere to alot of vitamins that are sooo mandatory. This is also true with the sleeve BUT you only need to take a few.

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YOU LOOK GOOD GIRL!! !:woot:

CONGRATS!!!!!!!! :Banane44: :Banane41:

My paper work was submitted on Friday....Ughhh the waiting game!!!!!!!!!! :scared0:

Yes as of NOV 15th I have completed my 6 month supervised diet. Im so happy and it went very fast!!! just waiting for my approval now :bored:

:ballchain: :censored: I was 298 pounds, I've done my 6 month supervised diet (required by insurance medicare) My surgeon made it clear that I need to get down to 270 before surgery. WELL again I was 298, I've manage to get down to 280 pounds in 2 months :cheer2: ...NOW IM STUCK!!!!!!!!!!!:Cry: For the pass 3 weeks I can't get pass 280!!! I need to lose this 10 pounds!!! I've done everything known to mankind lol anyone in my same situation? and pointers? and help pleaseeee :help: PS: For some reason my surgeon does not require any liquid diets, I've notice alot of surgeons here in Minnesota does not require this

Thanks Lisabug!!! and everyone else!! your help means alot to me!

Yes!! very low carb freek!!! I stay away from all the foods that would harm me right now. But because of my job hours I have decreased my time working out... I used to work out 4 times a week for 1 hour..now its down to 3 hours a week for 1 hour...I didn't think that would of made me stop losing this weight if I chopped down 1 day of working out.

All info is needed, I understand that you are waiting for an approval, well so am I, so I will update so we can have more "Official" information. And from what I was told, Medicare info updated in October 2010, I didnt read this from VSG websites, I contact medicare DIRECTLY. thanks for your input and I will update soon...

Congrats!!!:P