THanks I appreciate it.  I found a lot of State plans cover it.  as for other options, there is only one. 

I am doing ok, I have been staying the same weight , so last night my husband wanted to join weigh****chers but doesn't want to go alone and I told him if he would pay for me I would go and keep him company.  Maybe it will be the kick in the pants I need to get going if I make it competition with him LOL
We need to get together some night when you are not working, the girls that is Gina, Nancy etc.
I will talk to them about it on Tuesday.  What nights are you not working?
Lynn is in Texas babysitting until the end of the month  her daughter is have bunion surgery so I might have to bring my husband to the dinner because I don't like to drive that far alone.
Lynn has gained some of her weight back because her acid reflux is real bad and spilled over into her lungs and they did a unfill.  She is talking about RNY because her doctor says the same thing will happen if she gets the sleeve.

Hi,
I am still fighting to have the bypass.  We have Highmark BC BS.  while i followed their guidelines, once i had my appt. with the doctor i was told it was not in our benefits package.  HR told me to appeal to Highmark.  I did.  It was denied bc "although appropriate and medically necessary" it was not "in my plan".  THey said to do a second appeal.  Again it was held up becuase it isn't in my plan.  I then went to the HR at my husband's office.  THe benefits lady basically said it is a dangerous surgery, you are doing it to just lose weight and it will put the weight on.  And "i don't know of any company that covers it".

So once i got over my initial shock.  I wanted to ask anyone who had it done, what company they work for, what insurance the company used.  And, if you live in NJ that would be a plus too. 

Thanks again.  I think i can convince her if i have more ammunition.

Catherine

Hi Kimi
Its so good to hear from you, I have researched the other 2 surgeries because 2 years ago my band prolapsed and was repaired, but I am always worried that it will happen again and if it does happen I know I will need some other type surgery because I don't think insurance will pay for another repair.  I think if I would have to choose another it would be the sleeve because I am not good at taking my pills (always forgetting) and I understand with RNY there is a lot of vitamins needed.  It is definitely a personal choice.  No matter what you choose we are all here to support you.  Will you be at dinner on Tuesday?  Would love to see you.

Hi Kim,

Sorry you are not feeling well. Jen W went from band to RNY and is very happy. Hopefully she will chime in. Her surgeon is either Dr. Bertha or Dr. Abkin. I hope you feel better soon.