I have my first appointment scheduled with Dr. Snyder for 9/23/08. I have my pulmonary done and I have my physc on 9/18/08. I have been looking into this surgery for over a year now and have decided to move forward. I just wanted to see if anyone else local is getting close so maybe we could support each other through it. 

I have a great family who is 100% supportive, but I am looking for someone to talk to that understands what I am going through...




Nicole ~

You will probably have a hard time finding very many DS'ers in the entire state.  There are no DS surgeons in the state.

I do have a friend in Castle Rock who had the DS in CA about 6 years ago. If you want to PM me your email addy when you get here, then I'll forward it on to her.

Susan

Thanks so much, I am glad to hear that Becky will be there. She is a doll.
Take care,
Becky

I had the same problem. About 5 years ago, the company I work for decided to add WLS as an exclusion to their benefits. i was so frusturated as I got caught in the yearly benefits switch. I was covered when I started the process and then when I was able to get the surgery (after all the classes and appointments etc) I was no longer approved. I fought it for aboout 2 years and was denied each time -- even though it was medically necessary. It's very frusturating. If I was too thin, I would have no problem getting coverage for treatment through my employeer.

Anyway, good luck. Keep appealing it if it's medically necessary. Or, payfor it out of packet. They have TONS'O surgery financing companies out there.

Best,
Kristin

Hi Tara,

My name is Stephanie and I also live in Aurora.  I had my surgery on July 22nd and would love to have others to talk to that know what we are going through!