New
Hi All,<br>I’m new to here. Not sure if I’m doing
this right. I’m from Ohio. I’m trying to have WLS. I
didn’t have PCP. Finally found one that will see me In
Aug for the letter I need. But the ready I been doing
on this. Looks like people have hard time getting
aproved. I was about to give up since I had such hard time
finding pcp. I feel like this is my only hope though. I
have been heavy all my life. I’m on disability and get
medcare card. I’m not sure how easy that is to get them
to pay for it. Does anyone know if that is possible?
Is their anyone to make this easier so you don’t
have to fight so hard to get approved? Who decides
which surgery you have? I’ve read on them all. My
family and friends are very supported of my decision. I
got to tell ya I’m scared though. I failed at all my
other diets. So How do I know I’m not going to be
failure at this as well. My mind is made up to do this.
Sorry for writing so much<br>Teresa
April 26th, 2003 at 8:18 am
Welcome to the group. Don’t ever stop fighting.
it took me a year and a half and four different
insurances companies to finally get my surgery done. My
surgon does accept medicare/medicaid. but unfortunately
he has stopped taking out of state medi/medi, he is
in California. I too researched several different
surgeries prior to deciding on the Fobi Pouch and i am very
happy with my choice. <br><br>You are the one who has
to decide which surgery you can live with. Each one
is different and you will have to live with
somethings like "dumping" if you get the bypass. If you had
GI surgery of any kind before, the doctor might
suggest you go with an other surger type but the ultimate
choice is yours to make.<br><br>If you or anyone has had
a terrible experience with the insurance companies
you can get legal help. the best one i know is Walter
( i keep forgetting his last name) just go to
<br>http//obesitylaw.com<br>George
April 27th, 2003 at 9:44 pm
Hi George,<br><br>Thank’s for the welcome. I’m
going through the BTC. Just waiting now till I go see
the pcp. Hoping he will write the letter for me that
they are wanting saying this is Medically necassory. I
found another Dr that does it in my area. They called
to set up appoinment with me. But I can’t fine
anything on him. I just don’t want any Dr.<br><br>I think
I’m going to fo for the RNY. I will decide that after
I talk to the Dr. Hopefully I wont need no lawyer.
But thanks for the info. I will keep him in mind.
It’s shame that it takes so long to have this done and
you have to fight insurance company for it.
<br><br>Thanks for writing back and the welcome<br><br>Teresa
June 20th, 2005 at 10:42 pm
Hi, I just joined. My bypass is scheduled for December 3rd. I can’t
wait. I can’t stop eating. Did anyone else have this problem? I am
out of control. I don’t know why - before I was the perpetual
dieter. HELP! It’s really worrying me.
Today I ordered some protein powder online to get ready. Maybe I
should start now. Or try
The nutritionist I saw recommended 1 to 2 weeks of liquid diet pre-op.
She said when you overeat carbs, your liver blows up - and since I,m
having lapro. the surgeon has to move it out of the way and it’s
difficult. She said if you do the liquid, it will shrink back to
normal size and there are less chances for complications.
And to Chrissy - who just had her surgery - congrats -was it lapro?
I wish you a speedy healing.
I guess I do need to talk
Lauren
June 21st, 2005 at 2:44 pm
Hey Lauren,
I go in on Nov. 7th for my surgery and I am eatting every meal likes
it my last hahaha. I know I will be ok but I am getting nervous or
anxious. Mine is lap too. Good luck.
Carrie
July 1st, 2005 at 9:45 pm
Today I ordered some protein powder online to get ready. Maybe I
should start now. Or try
The nutritionist I saw recommended 1 to 2 weeks of liquid diet pre-op.
She said when you overeat carbs, your liver blows up - and since I,m
having lapro. the surgeon has to move it out of the way and it’s
difficult. She said if you do the liquid, it will shrink back to
normal size and there are less chances for complications.
And to Chrissy - who just had her surgery - congrats -was it lapro?
I wish you a speedy healing.
I guess I do need to talk
Lauren
May 11th, 2007 at 4:41 am
HELLO MY NAME IS SARA AND I AM NEW . I LIVE IN MISSISSIPPI . I AM
WAITING FOR MY TURN TO HAVE WLS I JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO TO ALL
May 11th, 2007 at 11:46 am
Hi, Sarah! Welcome to the group. What part of Mississippi are you from?
How far are you along in your journey?
Pam in Niceville
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HELLO MY NAME IS SARA AND I AM NEW . I LIVE IN MISSISSIPPI . I AM
WAITING FOR MY TURN TO HAVE WLS I JUST WANTED TO SAY HELLO TO ALL
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