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This website is just wonderful as everyone is so supportive. I really appreciate your insight Tom, and am glad that "those who have gone before" are willing to stay around and support those of us who are at the beginning of the journey. My "gut" told me that 2 weeks was optimistic so I...

I'm so glad I asked that question. The nutritionist said, "Oh, almost all our patients go back to work after 2 weeks" which seemed early to me but I thought she must know what she's talking about. Since I work in the educational system with young children, I probably would need the time as you...

OH MY GOODNESS!!! The hospital sent in an appeal which was denied for a 2nd time and I pretty much figured I was going to have to start the 6-month process all over again. Lo and behold . .. I got a call yesterday afternoon from the bariatric center that a 3rd appeal was submitted with...

Thanks Pat for your words of encouragement and support. I do believe they have some responsibility in their classes not meeting prequalification requirements but also take responsibility as well. The program said they would call my insurance company and I never went and checked for myself ~...

Still Hopeful Thanks Tom for the words of encouragement. The doctor/org. I am going through got pre-authorization requirements directly from the insurance company. However, they said they have never had someone denied because it was a nutritionist/dietician and not a doctor as a doctor is...

Denied After going through a 6-month nutritional class at the hospital and gradually increasing exercising, I just received a notice today from the insurance company that I am being denied because the entire thing was done with a nutritionist and not the actual doctor. I have been anxiously...

I have to wean myself from coffee too Tom and wasn't looking forward to the headaches. So you decreased your daily caffeine intake over time and then switched to tea. Did you escape the bad headaches and how long did this take? Thanks . .. Becky

AndreaK: Good luck to you as you start the journey. I knew Celebration was a little far but thought I'd throw it out there as a possible option. I totally get what you're saying about the medications and about not enjoying activities like you use to. Will look forward to seeing your posts...

Gold Center of Excellence in Celebration, FL I know that the Florida Hospital - Celebration is a Gold Center of Excellence. Dr. Kim, the surgeon there, does trainings around the world on laproscopic RNY using robotics. He has a very good reputation and they have lots of support pre- and...

Hello everyone! I live in the Orlando area and am awaiting surgery, hoping to have it done this summer some time.

Thanks all :) Thanks for all who offered their experience with the required pre-surgery tests. LOL Pat on the tricky PCP trying to get the colonoscopy in on you (no pun intended). Becky

Hi everyone. My name is Becky and I do not have a surgery date yet. If everything goes well, I think I'm looking at mid July but I wanted to get some supports in place ahead of time. I'm feeling a bit nervous and worried ~ am I making the right choice for myself. However, just from reading...

Thanks for the quick response Tom. So far my insurance has required a 6-month program with a nutritionist and I chose to use the surgical program's nutritionist. So far, I've had the psychological evaluation performed. As far as I knew, those were the only two requirements. I have had some...

Are all these pre-op tests always done? I had a endoscopy performed in November and a sonogram on my heart last month. I haven't heard anything about additional tests but it seems, from what I'm reading, that they are standard. Becky

I talked to my psychiatrist about the transferring of one addiction (food) for another and she informed me that 30% of WLS patients become alcoholics. Since I have a very addictive-type personality, I'm thinking I should stay away from alcohol altogether.