I feel the same way - if I had any doubts before about having WLS, I don't now!  I am even more anxious now to get a surgery date (I just got insurance approval last Wednesday).

The decision is so short-sighted by the State (I guess I'm not surprised) - the cost of surgery has got to be a fraction of the long-term costs of treating diabetes and other chronic conditions that are caused or made worse by obesity.

I really hope they'll let those who started the process in 2011 still have surgery in 2012. There are so many teachers (and other state employees, I'm sure)  in the support groups that I've attended. 

I am sorry "curiouscat7" but I completely disagree with you! Actually I was a patient with YOUR doctor and I was so disapointed with his lack of professionalism that I THANK GOD every day for having had Dr Champion as my surgeon instead of Dr Macik !

Thanks LaShelle!

I know I will do fine. Everything keeps working in my favor and this new info on insurance definitely tells me its my time! So please keep me in your prayers!

BTW, I hope you are doing a clothing exchange this fall. I need new clothes, lol.

Stephanie

Wow! GA teachers continue to be stabbed in the back! I will certainly spread the word to others. Thanks for the valuable information.

Hmm, I guess I need to get over the cold feet and make my date for 9/14. It is NOW or NEVER!

                    


Wow, thanks for sharing. I will spread the word. I am honestly not surprised they did not pull the coverage for 2011 with all the budget cuts.

I too am grateful I got my DS when I was a state employee. 

The sad thing about this announcement is that unless someone has already started pre-op requirements by June 2011, they would not be able to start anything now and get in their 6 months of prerequisites.  So, if anybody out there is in the middle of the process don't STOP or take any breaks in your support groups, Dr. visits, etc. If you miss a month for any reason, you won't be able to get your surgery!

I am curious how this will effect post op visits, band fills, emergency revisions, etc.?  That is something I would definitely be looking into if I were still a state employee. Especially if I had a band.  If anybody can get this info, please share.