Ok, I usually never post on the forums but need some help/prayers/suggestions --- I once was approved for my Gastric By-pass three years ago.  I was five days away from surgery and found out I was two weeks pregnant in my pre-op blookwork. 

I reapplied with my new carrier, United Healthcare -- Choice Plus -- TN, in January 2010 and they said that all I needed was a 6 month diet.  I just completed that requirement and my paperwork was resubmitted.  I called two days ago and was told everything was fine, it was under review, and that the only requirement left was that 6 months.  Today I called and the very rude lady, Vera, said that I was denied because I did not complete that requirement --- i explained that I did and my doctors office sent in the paperwork (I completed a sheet with every doctors appt with their signature) and she said it didn't matter.  She said I could have my surgeon do a peer to peer with their Medical Director  or go through appeals.

Does anyone have any ideas or stories that can help???

From what I understand not many docs do the mini gastric bypass anymore and not many insurances pay for it.  Now this is just my rough understanding, but the term mini is a little misleading.  I don't think the mini gastric bypass is a less invasive surgery than a laproscopic RNY gastric bypass.  The laproscopic RNY takes a more experienced surgeon from what I have read.  I ma sure there are great docs who do the mini GB, but it is a technically easier surgery to perform.  The mini GB makes a loop of bowel that is bypassed and I have heard a lot of people get bile reflux because of this.  I am no expert or hater.  I was very interested in the mini GB too when I first started researching.  Goodluck in your decision.

Believe it or not, it doesn't seem to matter where you are in this journey, we seem struggle with developing a positive self image. I knew that I could be harsh with myself when I was large, but I was surprised that I seem to be harder on myself the smaller I got. I was more focused on the imperfections. As a matter of a fact, as we get smaller, it's not unusual for us to be MORE critical of our bodies, rather than more accepting. I think that for me, this is in part because I realize that I have 'done it to myself' when I see the extra skin. That said, I think it's important to not only appreciate the health aspects of our metamorphosis, but to also appreciate the positive changes in our physiques. So I'd like you to tell me at least one thing, and hopefully more, that you LIKE about your body now, no matter where you are in your journey. This is not about bragging. This is about really trying to see the positive in where you are. To be honest, it was harder for me than I thought it would be, but it's something I'm going to try to practice to see if it will help me become more comfortable with who I am now and what I look like. 

There are plenty of things that I like about how my body works, but these are the things about how my body looks. I like my

- slender frame

- the shape of my face... It's oval and I always thought is was round

- my feminine shape

- the length of my neck... I never realized I had a neck before!

- collar bones

- waist

Please tell me some things you like about your body now... 

Hi Guys,

I had my surgery 4 moths ago and I just found out that I am 6 weeks pregnat...I am so confussed..I need help if some one had same thing with me ..I lost almot 30 kilos and I am much better now..

Everybody says it is danger for me..Can you help me

has anyone had a problem with stomach pain? i had rny 3 years ago. for the last 3 months i've had an ulcer like pain in the center of my abdomen. i do have an ulcer in my old stomachbut this is in a different spot. i've been taking 2-3 previcid a day and rolaids as well. I don't eat spicey  foods or much that's fried. i don't get it!!