New to the Forum

I joined this site back in August and started the process for pre op appproval, then found out my insurance is changing, 01/01/09, now I have to get insurance approval all over again.  Anyone experienced with United Health Care in Ohio?  I am anxious for the new year to get the insurance info to see if I am approved and how long I have to wait before I can get this surgery.  Also any thought on the "sleeve" process vs. the RNY?

First off welcome aboard. I would hope your 6 month diet is a 6 month diet no matter who you were insured by. So I would think you wouldn't have to repeat that part anyway. that was the worse part of the approval process for me.
As far as which surgery to choose that personnel choice so research and research some more and think long and hard then get a DS.... just kidding everybody thinks their surgery and their doctor is the best, many a war has started here @ OH on those topics.
That's why I like the all men's forum, very little drama and a lot of good natured jabs.
best of luck on your journey

Can't offer you much information, but wanted to welcome you to the Men's board.  This forum has been very informative to me before and after my surgery.  I'm sure it will be to you also.  If you need anything just holler. 

Again, welcome

Jason

Every employer plan is different. I have United Health EPO and the surgery is excluded. I would do DS over RNY because for me the RNY didn't take. I developed ulcers along the staple line. Make sure your new plan does not exclude WLS.

Welcome to the group.

I just wanted to welcome you to the forum and say, "Hi" to a fellow patient of Dr. Meyers.  Maybe I'll run into you at the support meetings.  You're welcome to attend even if you're pre-op.  I had RNY three monts ago.  I'm down 66 pounds and I'm thrilled with the whole thing.

Welcome adn know that all your pre-op tests will be good at the new Dr adn insurance, that less stuff they have to pay for. I switched inusrances after 14 moths of jumping through hoops wiht the HMO. It was th ebest thing I could have done. I switched to a PPO adn was approved 9 days after all paperwork was submitted.

As far as the Sleeve/VSG. I LOVE IT, it been great for me. Like above research all choice then decide. IN MY OPINION its either a DS ot VSG which is the same stomach procedure thats done with the DS we just don't get the bypass part. While i think its the best choice its not for everyone, if you have diabetes the DS id better at curing that and faster at doing so.
read read read.
if you have any questions fell free to PM me

good luck with everything..
talk to you later.

shane

Welcome to the men's forum. Tons of information here - all you have to do is ask. I can't offer any help you on the insurance aspect but I can offer you a hardy handshake.