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KTK1982
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hello everyone,

I have so many questions and concerns and if anyone would like to help out I would greatly appreciate it as I will do the same throughout my journey as well.

So I have chosen my surgeon through Miriam Hospital, Life Span group Dr Vithiananthan. He seems very down to earth, approachable, yet straight forward. Honestly at first I felt a little nervous and I thought he may not take me seriously because of my age etc. However, he listened to me , told me about each procedure and what to be expected. It sort of seemed as if he was wanted me to go with Gastric bypass versus the Lap band but I am really leaning towards the lap band. I am 5'2 and 226lbs, and 26. I do want to have more children and I just feeel as if Gastric bypass is not something I want to undergo. I know its more invasive, more recovery, etc. ANY suggestions?

I recently just began all of the pretesting. I got allmy blood work taken last week which confirmed my diabetes which I am currently taking medication for, and I found out that I am anemic which is not too much of a big deal.

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I called my insurance company today and they said they just need the Dr to send in the paperwork before they approve it etc however they said it is covered for medical purposes. I am wondering how long it will take , if anyone has dealt with UNITED Health care?

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