Monique - Sorry you had to go through the open surgery.  I know from experience that is a long and more painful recovery.  I am glad to hear that you have done so well as there are a few bad stories about Mexico along with many sucesses.  You are lucky to find someone to do your fills so close.  Did you go to the Good Ole Days in Ft Scott?  We didn't but for years when my daughter was young we went, she just loved the children's fair.   I think when you start getting some fills you will find you sweet spot and things will really start to progress. Keep me posted on how you are doing.  BTW, are you interested in a support group in the area?  Let me know.  Kat

Hi there!  It is great to hear from somewhere so close by!  Wow, TJ, I would love to hear about your experience there.  I hope you are doing well.  Is it hard to get your fills done in the states?  I had my surgery done in KU so I travel back and forth for follow ups but that is fantastic for me as I love any excuse to go there and stop and shop on the way home.  PM me when you can I would love to hear more.  Kat

If you don't mind me asking...what insurance do you have?  Alot of them require a 6 month or better medically supervised diet before they will even consider approval.  I found this to be true with my insurance when I started my journey.  At first it was discouraging, just the thought of having to wait six months....but the time goes by faster than you would think.  Actually when it was all said and done, I was grateful to have the time.  It seemed as though there were so many appointments, etc. to take care of during that six months.   I'm not trying to give medical advice here, but be careful that your doctor isn't considering just the use of Phentermine as your weight loss program.  I know for a fact that some insurances will not accept that alone as enough for approval.  They want to know what type of diet, exercise, behavior modifications, etc., ALONG with prescriptions if used.  I have a form that I took to my doctor every month, a progress note so to speak....that she filled out.  When Kate Jantz saw these, she was very impressed with the information on it...even asked if she could have a copy of it.  She stated that sometimes they have trouble with the doctors not giving enough information in their notes and then insurance denies because of this.  With these progress notes from my doctor, along with all the info from solutions for life....I got approval for surgery within one week.  Unfortunately for me, Via Christi is out of network.  If you would like a copy of the form...simply email me privately and I would be happy to send it to you. As for solutions for life....I think it's a good program, but I think they are cashing in on being the only providers in the area for bariatric surgery.  Just do your homework.  And watch out for the hidden costs.

Well I live in KS but I am having surgery in Missouri so I post there mostly.  I have my surgery  June 18th.