65 and over

[patsy1947 42]

i joined CHUZE but not crazy about it.. its real nice and has lots of machines but the people that work there aren't very helpful.I just did it because it was only $10 a month. but when it runs out i am not renewing.

[Sherry S 103]

I have AARP United Health Care supplement to my Medicare and it will pay for Curves and/or a number of different gyms in my area with Silver Sneakers. Other secondary medicare insurances have plans also that pay for gyms etc. Check your out to see what they offer at no charge to you, except for your monthly premium.

[toler48 120]

Sadly, our secondary ins, United Healthcare, doesn't cover Silver Sneakers or the Gastric Sleeve surgery.

Medicare doesn't cover Silver Sneakers. Seems dumb to me, but what do I know.

I did check all that out.

My Bariatric center is applying to Medicare for the coverage, I was told that in this area, Medicare covers 80%.

I am hoping to hear about approval by the end of this week.

Desert Fitness costs me about $36 a month, and all the people that work there are really nice. I got a personal trainer for a month when I first started. She isn't an employee of DF, neither are a lot of the PT's. Very reasonable rates too. After I can get back to working out, post surgery, I'm going to do another month with her.

You might check it out Patsy.

[patsy1947 42]

thank you i think i will i need a personal trainer hahaha to keep me going or a work out partner

[Cococat 119]

I hate to be a wet blanket but do you really want to put your exercise experience in the hands of a personal trainer who is not employed by the gym? Lots of people think they want to help, but go slow to accept it. Who are these people to give you advice on how to exercise? Will they take responsibility if you are hurt? Will ANYBODY?

I am at an age when I have heard every story about everything that can go wrong.

This is one:

My cousin went for back therapy very recently to improve the muscles in her back. Her "therapists" were actually employed by the place she was assigned to. These young therapists told this 70 year old, over 200 pound woman to bounce on one of those exercise balls. They were not even spotting her. Well, she bounced all right. She broke the d@^^# ball! She fell straight down and crushed three vertebre. She was in agony. Her "therapists" were two young things that knew S#!+ about exercising people over 60. So, use your head. Who are you going to sue if you have an accident? Not the gym. You will have to sue the people who "helped" you, IF you can find them.

The moral: Yes, isn't it nice to have nice people being so helpful. But watch out.

[toler48 120]

@@Cococat

Worry not, this particular personal trainer is licensed and in fact most of her clients are either elderly or are physically disabled. She is very gentle and very careful about what she has me do.

However, I do know what you are talking about. It is one of the several reasons I quit LA Fitness. On my very first visit there, the LA Fitness "trainer" took me around to show me the various machines and exercises I should do.

Well, he showed me alright, he pushed me so hard, the next day I could hardly move! Of course I did the stupid thing by trying to show him how in shape I (thought) I was. I didn't last there long.

I am very pleased with the gal at Desert Fitness. So don't worry. K? Thank you for your conern though, I do appreciate it.

[toler48 120]

Ok, another step closer!

Got Medicare approval!!!!!

Now start the pre-op tests. I have the esophegal test on 8/31. I am going to ask if they can do a colonoscopy at the same time. I'm a year past due and figure they could do them both at once, meeting in the middle LOL

I also have to get clearance from my heart doc, which should not be a problem.

Then chest xray and blood work.

Sooooo, I'm still hoping for mid Sept for the surgery date.

Oh, and I'm not sure if I'm going to have to have another sleep study or not. The office is checking on that.

Every step gets me closer!!

[patsy1947 42]

toler, Im so glad for you, won't be long now and all the waiting will be worth it.. what hospital will you be going to.? remember we live so close don't hesatate to ask me for help if you need it or advice.. don't be nervous , its all going to be fine . I feel that the day of my operation was my re birth lol

[toler48 120]

I'll be going to the new TMC tower for surgery. Dr Monash helped design the bariatric surgery center there.

Not too nervous yet, but once the actual date is set, then the nerves will probably kick in.

Thank you, I will probably make a pest of myself LOL

[patsy1947 42]

lol no you will be fine, i was nervous for nothing , you can ask any thing your want and i wont think of you as a pest.. I had so may questions and concerns when i was going through the process .. we are all here to help

[toler48 120]

WOO HOO Got my surgery date!!!! Sept 16th

Still have a couple of tests to do, but they scheduled me. I'm not nervous yet, but probably will be as it gets closer.

[Cococat 119]

Toler:

Congratulations! If you do get a little nervous - don't worry, all of us have been there. You are going to do just fine.

[Bubbletoes 124]

Congrats, Toler! This has been a long time coming for you! Don't be nervous! After that first postoperative week, you'll love your new life! I never once regretted doing this.

[toler48 120]

Thank you all so much! It is wonderful to have the support I get here.

[Lady1putt 24]

Congratulations!!!!! Toler! I know how long you have been working to get this done! Keep us posted. We are all here for you!