~joy~ 0 Posted November 16, 2009 Hi! Been dreaming for years about how am I to afford WLS. Almost over forty, diabetic, hypertensive, sleep apnea, arthritis, and asthma, incontinent is not my idea of healthy. So now I am insured, I aim to take action!!! I decided on the sleeve after years of research. I can do this! I can loose weight! However loosing 10 lbs a year is not going to reverse my other diseases fast enough to possibly save my life. Maybe post surgery I will feel more confident in keeping it off with the sleeve! Have numbers for the Nutritionist, Cardiologist and Surgeon. Have appointments with the PCP, Pulminary, and Phsych. for this month. Just got insurance effective last week! I am soooooo excited!!! Any tips on how to go forward, PLEASE SHARE!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chancie 65 Posted November 16, 2009 Hi Joy and welcome to VST! Congratulations on the first step! I don't have any tips for you- my insurance didn't cover weight loss of anykind, and I'm a self pay. Hope things go smooth for you- there's plenty in that went the steps with the insurance so someone will be along to answer your questions. Welcome to the boards!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Malaika 50 Posted November 16, 2009 Joy - Welcome to our VST Family and congratulations on getting insurance to cover your surgery - I too was a self-pay so can't help you in that regard. You will lose way more than 10 lbs. in a year and you will keep it off if you use the tool (Sleeve) properly and stay positive and focused - you can do this and you will get rid of all of your comorbidities and add years to your life. Keep us posted on your progress! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ky.hen 5 Posted November 17, 2009 Welcome Joy. Just keep reading and you will learn so much from this forum. You will love your sleeve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
~joy~ 0 Posted November 17, 2009 Thanks to all that replied to me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
