Had 1st visit

[newmebithebypass 713]

Hi all I'm having my 4th weigh in in two weeks but my insurance is switching from uhc to anthem blue Cross blue shield and with some bcbs plans there's no wait if your bmi is over 50 so here's to hoping that I'm done these in January

[claddagh66 132]

Oh that's exciting!!! Wouldn't that be nice if you can get started on this quicker! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! Do you have to get weekly weigh ins by your doctor or is it what the insurance makes you do? Did you need a sleep study?

[newmebithebypass 713]

Right now its once a month and I read on the bcbs website that its 6 month continuous monitoring as well so I won't lose any ground but I'm scared right now cus I don't know if I'll have to change Surgeons or not I hope not because I really love my nut she just rocks

[Pounds Thou Art Loosed 9]

Hi MarieD and welcome!!! Do you go to weekly classes? I go monthly.

Thank you very much! I go weekly. Hellos to all ????

[claddagh66 132]

@ oh I hope you can keep your team. Most doctors have contracts with many carriers. Maybe you'll. Have to go to a different surgical center but I hope not with your doc.

[newmebithebypass 713]

thanks im just worried because with anthem you sometimes have to use blue chip and my hospital isnt one. which is weird because their a coe but i still dont even know if the surgery is covered under my dads new plan next year luckily i have state insurance so i can use that to get it using my state insurance

[betterme38 275]

Hi all! I'm so glad this topic has taken off so much its new and exciting and hopefully we can all stay on track together and keep each other in the loop. I go the 22nd for my Psych eval and 1st NUT class. Waiting on the sleep test to be scheduled, I'm a bit impatient lol.

Again so glad everyone is here and hope you all have a great weekend and this is so exciting to meet so many people on the same journey! And yes, the ins us a pain and I wish you well with it, it will work out

[jane13 2,256]

@@betterme38 @@claddagh66 - do.your homework and make sure you ask all the questions about life after surgery. this is a tool....not a magic wand. feel blessed to get this opportunity....use it! learn the "rules". if they seem to hard, then reconsider your choice.

just sayin'

[Alex Brecher 10,515]

betterme38,

Congratulations on the good news and thanks for sharing your positive feelings with us!

Like the others said, you may need to be on Vitamins for life with the sleeve: Multivitamin, Calcium and Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, and possibly Iron. They may be lower doses than with the bypass, but probably a similar number of pills.

Definitely let us know how December 22’s appointments with the nutritionist and your psych eval go!

It sounds like we have a group of you heading down the pre-op path! Good luck to all of you. Take advantage of all the nutrition classes they let you take!

[claddagh66 132]

@@betterme38 @@claddagh66 - do.your homework and make sure you ask all the questions about life after surgery. this is a tool....not a magic wand. feel blessed to get this opportunity....use it! learn the "rules". if they seem to hard, then reconsider your choice.

just sayin'

[claddagh66 132]

@jane13. I am very well informed in all the different bariatric services. I have 12 people in my family who have had bypass, banding and the sleeve. I've had lots of people to discuss all this with. Thank you for worrying. Nice to know others out there care

[betterme38 275]

I am learning as I go and will continue to learn. The But classes will definitely help and I plan on keeping a journal as I go. As far as this being a tool, yes I know thatjust as exercise is a tool aand eating healthier and smaller portions. These are all tools not 1 will do very much good without the rest.

Thank you for the concern and heads up about the Vitamins.

[claddagh66 132]

Second visit Thursday with the psych and nut folks. I'm nervous! I work 13hr shifts so I planned today to go get my blood panel done and completely forgot and drank a cup of coffee out of morning habit! Didn't even think of the lab! I was so mad when I realized I ruined it for the day! My time is so limited to run around too! So mad at myself. Going tomorrow 6am!!!

Hey did you hear about the insurance and if you will have to switch doctors? I sure hope not!

[Careysgirl 20]

Hi All,

I'm at the beginning of my journey as well. I went to my first consult on November 19th and have chose the vertical sleeve.

I have started getting the required test needed such as blood work and x-ray. Since I was already seeing a psychologist she is giving me the clearance for surgery. I have been seeing a cardiologist for some time so I will be requesting the clearance from her as well and getting my EKG.

I saw the nutritionist once already and my next appointment is this month. I have 5 months to go until the doctor can submit the paperwork to the insurance for approval.

I am very excited to have begun this journey, I have already started making lifestyle changes with my choice of foods I eat and the quantities and also walking more. Hopefully by the time I actually have the surgery I will be used to eating healthier. I am 5'2 the day of my 1st consult I was 242 lbs and today I weight 234 lbs. my ultimate goal is to weight 125lbs I'm confident that with my commitment and support from family, friends and online support groups I will reach my goals and live a healthy, happy and energetic lifestyle.

Together we can do it!

[newmebithebypass 713]

I heard back from the insurance yes I have to switch doctors but I'm fine with it I actually feel more comfortable with the new team and will meet the Surgeon in two weeks I'm really liking the fact that my new team has someone that handles exercise because I don't know where to start