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Hi Colorado folks, we are not 100% sure, but DH & I may be in the Denver area & then the mountains along I-70 in about a week. We would love to meet some of you in person if timing allows. We expect to be in Denver for the weekend and maybe Monday & Tuesday, then off to the mountains for some skiing, skating, and cross country. I want to try out my new skated on Keystone lake. You can respond, or PM me, we might even be able to get a group together for a SoCal style meet up. I will know more in a few days, if I get the job I applied for, we may have to cancel the trip at the last minute.

Has anyone had any experience with getting a revision approved with medicaid? I had my RNY in 2006 and I am considering a revision because of weight gain and severe anemia. Has anyone dealt with this?

Even though ObesityHelp members are around the world, at times like these with Superstorm Sandy, we are united and here for each other.

For our ObesityHelp members, families and friends that are in the disaster areas, our thoughts are with you.  We’ve listed some helpful links below to provide information so we can support you. 

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It took about 10 days to get my approval I think. I'm confused by your post, I just saw Dr Metz a few days ago...As long as you've done all the pre-requirements (6 months of weightloss classes etc) you'll get approved. The office staff is very thorough and will make sure everything is golden! I'm very happy with the level of treatment that I've received there!! Best of luck to you your Dec. date will be here before you know it!

In response to all the ?s about MediCaid coverage for WLS in Colorado- I ended up having my surgery with Dr Metz at Parker Adventist hospital on 10-16-2012. He is an incredible surgeon and his staff was top notch. They are a Center of Excellence facility and it shows! Everything is done in house i.e. Nut, Psych, Seminar & weightloss classes and I had ZERO out of pocket expense!! I was approved with straight MediCaid with a BMI of 40.1 and no co-morbidities. See above posts for address & phone #

Hi Cheryl

This is my first time back on this site since surgery. I am still in the early recovery stages so..... I have found the OH site to be an excellent source of information and "real" human chatter on everything relating to this process. Use it there are a ton of very knowledgeable people on this site. Good luck in your journey and yes keep me posted. I am finding that the more support you have the better.

Hi, new to this blog. I am scared silly about the upcoming surgery and how it is going to change my life. I do not have the surgery scheduled yet -- waiting on one last piece of data for the insurance/bariatric surgeon. Love to keep in touch. Love the support as well.

Cheryl