Awesome!  I bet there are a lot of thoughts, uncertainties running through your head right how if you are like me.  We can be on the loser bench together....my RNY is 12/20.   Best wishes!  Congratulations! 

Thanks,  since i posted this I got my surgery date of Dec. 3  I got a week from this mon. for my preop test.  I guess i have to have only some blood work, no fasting before and the EKG.  I am not looking forward to the pre op diet.  i wish i didn't have to do it for 10.  Yuck.  I plan to keep very busy with Christmas stuff.  I might even tile my bathroom we are doing.  Just keep busy busy busy.  I am glad to hear that you feel Tallgrass is good.  It is sure great knowing that from everyone.  Good luck to you. 

Hello.  I am a fan of Tallgrass!  They have been great so far, and quite organized.  From the meeting(very informative) to my surgery date of 12/20 was just over 3 months for everything.  I didn't have any problem getting approved through Triwest, but I overloaded them with documenation just to make sure!  This is where it starts, and Rachelle will call you with a date for your consultation about 2 weeks after you get your packet back to her.  The Drs. review the packets...decide if you are a candidate, and then let Rachelle know who to schedule for consults.  My consult was about 5 weeks after the information seminar.  During that time I took it upon myself to have my PCP get their recommendation letter/referral done, my psych eval done, had my PCP order my sleep study,  got my records all sent from the past 5 years, as well as any supporting documents I could find.  It made my process go much easier, and quicker.  Everything was there when I came in for my consult.   Good luck!  I really think you are in good hands.  Several of the surgeons in that office have been around Topeka a number of years.  They are experienced, and I am impressed that there is always two surgeons in the operating room just in case something goes wrong.  I feel very comfortable with that fact.  

Well it's official.  WLS was cut from the recommendation list that was sent to the statehouse from the Kansas Health Policy Authority! on November 1st!!  They said that it will be debated in future years.  :(  Not sure what to do now or if there is anything that can be done.  Moving on with my life, WLS just isn't going to happen for me at this point in time.  Good luck everyone!  I am happy for each and every one of you who have the chance to make this happen for yourself!  If you have the opportunity, and it's what you want, do it!!!  If you want to contact the Kansas Health Policy Authority you can reach them at www.khpa.org

YIPPIE!!!  I'm so happy for you.  Dec. 4 will be here before you know it.  What a great way to prepare for the new year and the new you!  Keep us posted!