I want the sleeve!

[kailie 238]

Hello, I'm Kailie.. I'm 25 I live in Michigan and I've been heavy my entire life! Have 2 children a girl 6yrs and a boy 1yr. I am 5'8" and currently 345lbs. I also battle PCOS (poly cystic ovarian syndrome) I attended my first seminar last night where the surgeon who gave the presentation only made me want the sleeve even more! He said more and more insurance companies are approving the sleeve!! Lord help me, I hope mine will!!!

[cheeze82 59]

What part of Michigan? I'm from Michigan! My insurance approved it! What insurance do you have??? B

[kailie 238]

What part of Michigan? I'm from Michigan! My insurance approved it! What insurance do you have??? B

Northern lower Michigan. Petoskey to be exact. Ever heard of it? I have bcbs through my dad until October. And state Medicaid

[cheeze82 59]

Yes I've heard if it! I'm from Davison, but born and raised in flint! I have health-plus and I'm 100% covered for 4 visits and that includes surgery

[kailie 238]

Yes I've heard if it! I'm from Davison' date=' but born and raised in flint! I have health-plus and I'm 100% covered for 4 visits and that includes surgery[/quote']

I've been to Davison and flint. Very cool that your insurance is covering 100%. I hope mine does. I'm poor and need this surgery so I can get back to full time work. Lol

[cheeze82 59]

Bcbs is really good insurance! Have you done anything else to get the process goong

[Red_lips_and_confidence 148]

hey kailie!!!! Im also from the Mitten and Im awaiting my insurances approval as we speak! Its nerve racking uhg....I should know within 1-2 weeks they said. What doc are you going with? Im going with Kr.Kole out of st john oakland hospital. I also battle with PCOS its HORRIBLE

[kailie 238]

I haven't. This was my first step! My PCOS is out if control! I don't have another option. My meds arnt working and my hormones have gone insane. Petoskey doesn't have a bariatric surgeon so a couple times a week some surgeons visit the northern plains from spectrum hospital to do surgeries and consults

[kailie 238]

I don't recall this specific surgeons name. I will have to check my paper work when I get home

[lisabe 0]

Hi, Kailie! I'm from Michigan too (Hartland - not too far from Plus Size to Fabulous), and am having the VSG in August. My surgeon's name is Dr. Gary Katz and he's from St John Providence (same as Dr. Kole, I think). I also have BCBS - I had no problem getting the approval but before the surgery, I have to complete a 6 month "diet" under the supervision of a dietitian and get clearances from my primary care dr, cardiologist, and a psychologist. Those have to be within 60 days of the surgery, so I haven't been able to do them yet.

Hopefully, your insurance will approve it and you'll be flying along!

[sleevehopefull27 29]

I haven't. This was my first step! My PCOS is out if control! I don't have another option. My meds arnt working and my hormones have gone insane. Petoskey doesn't have a bariatric surgeon so a couple times a week some surgeons visit the northern plains from spectrum hospital to do surgeries and consults

I'm from the grand rapids area. And I believe the group of surgeons are from Grand Health Partners. I know there is Dr. Baker and Dr. Foote and two more I can't remember names to. I am having surgery on the 13 with Dr. Foote and I have been so impressed with all of the Doctors and staff! I highly recommend them!

[mi2sc 38]

If it is the staff from GHP, they are amazing, Dr. Foote did my sleeve (oct) and removed my gallbladder yesterday!

[megancd 48]

Hi Friends. My name is Megan and I'm hoping to be sleeved in June. I've completed all the requirements and I'm just waiting for the final insurance approval. My insurance is BCBS through MESSA. I live in Big Rapids and am going through the Spectrum Health Medical Group in Grand Rapids. Nice to meet all of you.

[blucarelli 6]

Hi, Megan I am Barbara and I am waiting for my approval as well! I am from NJ and have horizon bc/bs. All my stuff was completed 5/17.

The waiting is painful, I researched and made my decision and I wanted to go right away. Oh well, only a couple weeks, hopefully! I am glad we can go on this journey together. Barb

[jadeweight 10]

Hi everyone my name is Judy I am waiting also for my approval to get the sleeve , I'm from New York have hip so they told me the longest is two weeks so hopefully they approve it before and surgeon coordinator told me ill have it in June:) not to worry because I already pre qualified and all my exams are done and completed now is a wait June 3 rd they calmly insurance !