Just wondering if anyone has had any personal experience with Dr. Gluck in Muskegon, Mi?  I am considering his office for the sleeve and will be paying out of pocket so any input would be welcome.

Thanks 

Hi, my name is Susanna, I'm 49 and my BMI is 49.1. I've thought about this for quite awhile but just over the last year have gained about 50 lbs and now feel it's urgent. I do have high bp and am so exhausted and my body refuses to let me exercise. Simple walking makes my back spasm and my hips hurt. I have BCBSM which if I understand correctly will cover the surgery 100% after my deductible. I'm not sure what else I'm required to do other then a physical and a visit to the psych. I think I may have to go through 6 months of dr monitored diet attempt unless I'm at 50 BMI (sad to say, I'm close). 

I'm in Ann Arbor, MI but since it looks like I'm required to use a Center of Excellence I'll have about an hour drive to the closest approved drs. How many visits should I expect to have to make in connection with surgery? 

I'm unsure which surgery but am really afraid of the gastric bypass. I feel like the sleeve or band is a less scary option. 

I looked at the patient reviews of drs but there didn't seem to be many current reviews for MI. 
Ditto for hospitals. So many decisions...I really don't know where to start :(

Ronda my DD had the same thing happen.  PCP didn't send records timely and than the center didn't send theirs to insurance.

You have to keep on them.  My daughter got to where she was calling the center once a week, than once a day.  They told her they sent them but, the insurance said they didn't get them so she would get back on the phone to the center.  Keep after them, seems the saying about the squeaky wheel.

She learned when I went thru it and got left in limbo when paperwork wasn't sent.

Congrats!  Which surgery are you having?

Congratulations!!!!!