Obesity surgery

To all,

I tend to be rather self-introspective, analytical, and usually enjoy putting in
writing what I am thinking. I am counting down to the scheduled surgery date of
August 22nd. So many things run through my mind and heart. Part of me feels
determined, set upon a course of my choosing, with reliance on God’s grace, with
the goal in mind of overcoming the most besetting problem of my life, my
weight. Having lost and gained 100 or more pounds several times on varying
diets, I researched and decided upon the surgery. Having researched, I
determined that open RNY surgery was the safest choice. I chose a surgeon who
happened to be contemplating dropping Aetna USHealthcare as an acceptabl
insurance carrier. He didn’t want to do the Open method, but it didn’t matter
that much to me. I was told I would probably be the last one to squeeze through.
To make a long story short, I went through the many tests (and copays)
required, only to be told that they don’t accept Aetna UShealthcare anymore.
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Today is the beginning..I got approved today. One hour prior to my appeal
committee meeting. My attorney got a phone call late yesturday and call me
today. I hirer Walter Lindstrom to fight my appeal with cigna and he really did
a great job. I hirer him less then 24 days ago, and he got me approval right
away. Anyone awaiting an appeal, beleive me, there is hope.

I thought I had posted a message already but I could not find it so I
will try again.Please would someone tell me what to expect and what
is expected of me if I do this (I mean when I do this) A scared
41.5BMI woman.
Paviodar2000

i posted my preop picture in the photo section
angel-boobs

Please read. This urgent to take seriously and to act upon. Do not
wait for anyone else to do this for you.

Lenny

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I am looking for some help and advice on the gastro
bypass surgery. Unfortunately, my insurance does not
consider this to be a needed surgery so will not pay.
I am asking to see how much, approximately, this
surgery will cost. Also, I am wondering how long you
have to be out of work and how long before you can
return to a "normal" way of life. Any help would be
much appreciated.

Well Hello Everyone,

My surgery date is finally here tomorrow the 15th of July. I can only say
that there is no anxiety in me today. I got up feeling great and started the
laundry and cleaning, which I normally have problems doing. I survived the
phiso-soda yesterday. I had to drink 1.5 oz at 7am diluted with water and then
at
7pm. It made me have hot flashes and I felt nausea but it only lasted for
about 2 hours. I went to my Dad’s to swim and got lots of exercise. I have been
on fluids since yesterday also. I have no hunger at all which is weird!!!! I
had a little Swanson chicken broth and diluted apple juice oh some lime sugar
free jello, too. I have to try hard and drink the fluids, I just find no
desire for anything.
I call the hospital today at 4pm to see whether my surgery is at 7:30am or
11:30 am they will also tell me my check-in time. I’ll pack this afternoon.
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Hello,

I’m at the very beginning of the journey for obesity surgery. How
much truth is there to the requirement of losing the first 25 lbs
before doctor will even consider doing surgery?

Anyone here from Minnesota? Everyone of my doctors is telling me I
MUST have this done. I’m currently at 425lbs am 31, have just been
diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Irritable Bowel, OsteoArthritis, and am
on my way to Rhumetoid Arthritis, and Acid Reflux Disease.

Any support I could get would be wonderful. I have an awesome
Husband who is backing me 1,000% and my family seems to be in
agreement.

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Just wanted to let everyone know that this morning I received final
confirmation that my surgery is still on for Tuesday, July 15th !!!!!!!! No
more
delays.

I can’t even express how excited I am right now because I have been waiting
forever.

So………….please keep me in your thoughts and prayers next week. Thanks
for all your kind words and patience with me. Love to all,

God bless always,

Juani