Beginning my journey ????????

[RNYDawn 160]

I'm about 1/3 way through my 90 day supervised plan I just have a couple of NUT appointments and my sleep study left to do! We will submit to insurance after the New Year and I can't wait!

How are all of you doing?

[RNYDawn 160]

Sorry for the double post!

[RabidChild 7]

@Renkoss-I'm in Cleveland as well, which facility are you getting your procedure done at? I'm at the beginning of my journey too & am getting ready to have my 1st PCP visit for supervised 6 mo diet. I'm REALLY hoping I will be able to have surgery in April

[RabidChild 7]

@@Stace_wow, seeing my PCP on 11/19 & will start my 6 mo supervised diet then

[OBXhappy 28]

I have my third NUT visit this month. Three more to go. Passed my Psych eval. sleep study has been done, diagnosed with sleep apnea. Colonoscopy is scheduled for this month.

My insurance company (BCBS) sent a letter stating that bariatric surgery is a non-covered surgical procedure. However, if the medial criteria is met and you are otherwise eligible then benefits may be provided. What does this mean?

I'm concerned in that I have a 39 BMI and do not have 5 years of weigh ins that are at 40 bmi or more. And the paper work from insurance asks if I've achieved 10% weight loss. I've lost nothing in my first 3 months with the NUT (I'm not impressed with the NUT). If I lose my bmi is to low.

[OBXhappy 28]

oops! hit post twice.

Edited November 12, 2015 by OBXhappy

[Nikkip35 30]

Congrats to everyone on their journey. I'm having my surgery in April I have a 6 month supervised nutrition appointments. I'm also from Hilliard Ohio having surgery at Riverside.

[taracutch 226]

Just started my 6 month pre-op requirements this month. Met my surgeon, did sleep study and blood work. Scheduled gall bladder ultrasound, psych evaluation, etc. BCBS insurance. Toledo, Ohio. I'm praying for a May or June date! I only have a 38 BMI so I may not qualify if the study doesn't show apnea. Husband is convinced I have it though. Nice to meet other newbies!

[Kelly1121 26]

I started my 6 month supervised weight loss in mid-November, so I've had 2 appointments thus far. I'm hoping for surgery in late-May/early-June, but that will all be dependent upon how quick my insurance is to approve (fingers crossed they will!), and when my surgeon has availability. It seems so far away right now, but I imagine it'll pass by fairly quick in the grand scheme of things.

[allyrenee 10]

I have my first appointment next week! And ugh yes. My mom is a nurse and is trying to lean me towards sleeve when I want bypass. It's so frustrating. She said she sees complications from it frequently, wants me to have the sleeve because it would be better in the long run, blah blah blah. Her being a nurse means she thinks she knows everything lol but I want to do what I want to do. How do I show that it's my decision but not be mean about it? She is helping pay too so I get why she wants a say in which surgery so badly. I'm frustrated.

[Good apple 29]

I'm on month two of my supervised 6mo diet. I had originally planned on the sleeve but, I have now opted for the bypass.

How are you feeling so far?

Curious, what made u choose the bypass over the sleeve?

[newmebithebypass 713]

well i am on month 5/7 and i finally get to meet my new nut. im pretty happy with the care team i have going forward and my surgeon rocks.

well i am on month 5/7 and i finally get to meet my new nut. im pretty happy with the care team i have going forward and my surgeon rocks.

[TrelawneyDawn 0]

Hello!

I started my six-month stint the first week of December. I am getting a revision from lap-band. I actually had my lap-band removed December 22. I'm going for by-pass this summer.

I'm glad to meet you and everyone here.

Dawn

[KathyLynn160 27]

I've just started my 3 month visit with the dietician also. I should have started back at the first of November, but I put it off due to the fear of losing my insurance coverage. Of course, turns out I didn't lose it and now I'm starting what I should be finishing. Good luck!!