Thanks Nick, you should come!

Sounds like it is time to change your PCP / GP. You don't want to depend on a PCP/GP that doesn't support or understand the post Bariatic Surgery issues. Some PCP/GP are not familar with the VSG (restrictive only) procedure so you may have to do some educating on the differences betweeb the VSG, Lapband amd By Pass. I would ask Dr Macik for a referal . I also have AETNA and my PCP is Richard Maxa in Duluth @ 678 597 3180 and he is now very supportive of my VSG decision and after care issues. Originally he was hesitant to issue the required letter but after his experience with my progress he seems to be fully on board.

We have all sizes of ladies come pre op and post op.


Atr the end of the swap, you can either bring your unswapped items back home or in the past they have been donated.

Also shoes, purses, jewelry, etc can be swapped.


Just make sure the clothes are clean, modern, no rips or missing buttons yada yada.    Things you would actually wear yourself. :-)

I have been on this journey since last Oct. and did not think it would be SO hard to get the support I need from the medical community.  To put it in a nutshell, neither my OB nor regular GP will write the 'letter of medical necessity' that Aetna requires to approve me for the VSG.   Both doctors say I  am "not that big" and my GP actually had the nerve to tell me to try the South Beach Diet after I gave her the littany of diets I had been on over the past 25 years!!!  She told me that since I have had kids recently, things will be different now and I will have more success.  WTF!!  She went on to say that b/c I do not have any comorbidities, Aetna will not approve me even though I am well within the criteria for a BMI over 40 with no comorbidities.

I feel like banging my head against the wall.

Any advice would be so appreciated!!

BTW- I have a BMI of 41.

Belinda

Now for the plans. I have so many notes, etc. I'm checking on a room at Piedmont Fayette Hospital. Maybe by May or June we can begin!!
Soooo excited!!
Anyone who wants to get updates please "friend" me and let me know!!