lehigh valley bariatric medicine

BeeRodMul · March 7, 2016

Anyone past or present used them for surgery? I've read some posts here they make you wait 6 months before you're qualify for surgery. Just want to know you about your experiences so I can be prepared.

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bwyjunky79 · April 17, 2016

I am currently in a 3-month weight management pre-op program at LVHN. Your insurance will determine how long your pre-op program is. If your insurance does not require one, I believe LVHN still has you do the three month program. I think it is quite beneficial. I am building relationships with professionals who will help me whether I am 6 dats post-op or 6 years. Also, they want to make sure they are sending mentally healthy, prepared, willing candidates into surgery. I am very happy with their program.

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tony031469 · April 17, 2016

That's who I went through. My insurance had a 6 month policy. Had my surgery on March 12th.

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bwyjunky79 · April 18, 2016

That's who I went through. My insurance had a 6 month policy. Had my surgery on March 12th.

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Who did your surgery? I just had my consult with Dr. Boorse last week.

We decided to hold off my surgery until I get back from vacation. My surgery is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 16

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BeeRodMul · April 18, 2016

I decided not to go through it. When I went to my appointment, I found out in only 15 pounds away from falling under 40. And if I hit the 40 mark, they'll need to put me on maintenance for the sake my insurance. Btw I was put in a 3-month program.

Anyway, by the time I attended my first class, I'm down to 265. That means I'll 5 pounds away from falling under the 40-BMI mark. I felt that emotionally I wasn't ready for something so extreme if I can do this on my own.

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bwyjunky79 · April 18, 2016

I decided not to go through it. When I went to my appointment, I found out in only 15 pounds away from falling under 40. And if I hit the 40 mark, they'll need to put me on maintenance for the sake my insurance. Btw I was put in a 3-month program.

Anyway, by the time I attended my first class, I'm down to 265. That means I'll 5 pounds away from falling under the 40-BMI mark. I felt that emotionally I wasn't ready for something so extreme if I can do this on my own.

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I think you made a good choice! Don't do anything you are not emotionally, mentally, and physically ready for. I am also 265, but my BMI is 50. I thought I wanted Gastric Bypass about 10 years ago, but it didn't work out with insurance and I felt as though I just needed to give it go on my own as well. Now here we are ten years later and I still haven't been able to keep the weight off. Plus with gastric sleeve being less invasive and having less complications, i felt as though now was my time. I wish you well on your weight loss journey!

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