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Living will - My husband, the one who's not sure if he's staying in the marriage or not, wants me to get a living will before surgery. He wants the ability to pull the plug if I go in a coma. We...

Support System - My surgery is scheduled for May 29th.  My husband has been supportive, for the most part, but back in February he dropped a bombshell on me that he's not sure if he wants to be mar...

Surgery scheduled 5/29 - Almost there...I've been in pre-op phase since August of last year! Anyone else having surgery on this date?

meal replacement shakes? - Hi Everyone! Well, I had my surgery approved for Feb but switched jobs, so it's now May 29th! I met with my surgeon who said I should start on meal replacement shakes, once a d...

I got approved...for the wrong surgery! - I originally wanted the lap band, but switched back before my surgeon consult.  I guess the office never updated my paperwork, because when I got the letter from the insurance comp...

I got approved!! - I called this morning and they had already processed my approval and it went through!  All that worrying for nothing.  Now I need to wait for insurance to send a letter to the doct...

Anyone else a borderline? - Are you pre op or post op?

united health care - I know every policy is different, but has anyone gotten an approval first time around with UHC?  I verified the policy has no hoops to jump through, but still anxious regardless.

had my pre-op endoscopy yesterday - What a nightmare! I get to the surgery center, and they don't have me on the schedule.  Then, an hour later they find out they do have me on the schedule, but have no paperwork ...

Vitamins... - I am overhwhelmed at trying to find the vitamins to start taking pre-op!  There are so many to choose from!  Lozenges, chews, sprays, capsuls, oh my! Just curious, which are on ...

This board amazes me - Never have I been on a board where I've felt so "safe" to ask any embarassing questions, or pour my heart out and not be judged.  This board is just awesome.  I am so thankful that...

question about endoscopy - I go in on Monday for my scope and an ultrasound on my legs for blood clots.  Part of my pre-op work up. Question:  how long after being knocked out for the scope, can I drive?

Insurance issues? - Currently, my insurance does not cover WLS.  This is my primary coverage. Starting January 1, I will be carrying my husband's policy as secondary, which DOES cover WLS. I ver...

i thought i had this all figured out - Anyone else *think* they were prepared for having this surgery and the lifestyle changes, only to start second guessing themselves pre-op?  I was so prepared for this and now all o...

I think I failed my psych eval - I think I failed my psych eval. She said two weeks until I hear anything? Is that right? She said she saw no red flags, but would need to talk to her supervisor about my history. A...

A milestone on my journey - Tomorrow I have my nut appt, nurse appt, psych eval and surgeon consult. Getting nervous!!  Any positive vibes are appreciated. I can't believe after 3 months the first milestone i...

Wowza! - So I used to be on Weight Watchers.  I updated my status to let all my friends know that I'm moving on and having the surgery.  You would think I said that Hilter is my idol.  They...

psych eval and high bmi - I don't have my consult and evaluation until november 21, but in the mean time I'm worrying like crazy. I have a history of depression and a few other things that are well manag...

Dr. Stephen Scott...good recommendations? - I am having my surgery consult on November 21st and wondered what you all thought of Dr. Scott. Also, anyone in Florissant?

So excited! - Tonight, my husband and I are going to the surgery seminar at the hospital to start phase 1 for my surgery.  Then, November 21 I have my nutrition consult, psych eval and surgeon c...

What's the big deal with fluids? - I'm a lurker and have a question. Why such a big push on fluids after surgery?  Shouldn't we be getting 64oz anyway?  I drink about 24 oz a day, and I'm concerned with trying to...

Panni removal with RNY? - I've been reading that some surgeons will do a panniculectomy with the RNY.  Anyone had this done?  I don't see my surgeon until November so I don't know if he'll do it.  I feel li...

Newbie... - Hello, I am in the pre-op phase.  I have been researching the heck out of this surgery, reading everything I can on the internet, books, etc. to try to prepare myself.  However, c...