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I found out yesterday that I have been approved. My patient navigator said I will hear from Dr. Schauer's nurse this week to set a date.

I'm happy, but so nervous. The epitome of emotional rollercoaster over here.

Oh my, I cannot believe this time has finally arrived. I talked to my coordinator and she said the insurance company has 14 days to make a decision. I should know, at the latest, by May 5th.

Any words of wisdom?

I'm very close to the end of my insurance requirements. I have United Healthcare backed by Medicaid in Ohio.

I have been gaining and losing the same 10 lbs for a few years. I'm seeing the nutritionist and she said that I may get denied because

Hello! I see your anniversary date is coming up next month and I wanted to wish you continued success!

Still trying to get this revision rolling after setbacks.

I wanted to know if anyone has used one of the Medicaid backed plans to get surgery. What were you required to do?

I had Molina before, but I am leaning towards UHC Community Pla

I am cross posting this to both DS and Revision boards. Thanks!

I am going to see Dr. Donovan Teel on November 13th. I already have a sleeve, but I also have a dilated fundus which has helped me-along with not adhering to a good diet-to gain ba

I am cross posting this to both DS and Revision boards. Thanks!

I am going to see Dr. Donovan Teel on November 13th. I already have a sleeve, but I also have a dilated fundus which has helped me-along with not adhering to a good diet-to gain ba

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DS w/ Dr. Schauer @ Cleve Clinic - Haven't posted in a while, just lurked. Quickly, I want to revise as I have gained most of weight back from sleeve. I have been going back and forth b/t RNY vs. DS for a multitude ...

Panniculectomy prior to weight loss - I am looking into a revision surgery as I have gained back nearly all my lost weight from a VSG. However, I am having a bad problem that I never had before. My pannus has becom...

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Is it possible to reclaim my sleeve??? - Hey all.. I have been seriously considering a revision for a while now. I am finally going to have health insurance in March and it does cover WLS and revision surgery. However,...

Why is a Sleeve to DS revision considered complica - I have been doing more reading as the date of my insurance activation gets closer. One of the things that I don't quite understand is why the DS is considered a complicated revisio...

Finally made a revision decision :) - I have been trying to decide what is my best option for a while now. I am very hopeful because I will have health insurance starting in February. Its been a long journey to just ha...

I think I have made a revision decision...lol - I have been trying to decide what is my best option for a while now. I am very hopeful because I will have health insurance starting in February. Its been a long journey to just ha...

What is going on over here? - I haven't been on the boards here at OH for the last couple of weeks thanks to work and holiday stress. I am lurking at work today and I was shocked to see all the ship jumping. ...

Going to see the nutritionist on 12/28 - Finally starting to make some headway here. I called and got an appointment with the nutritionist who helped me before. More than likely, she will place me on the protein sparing m...

VSG to RNY questions - Please forgive me if you have seen this question or me nosing around the boards. I am just so confused. I had a VSG in October 2007. I did well-loosing 80lbs with an additional ...

Dr. Chand at the Cleveland Clinic - His profile states that he does the DS-has anyone had this type of surgery or a revision with him? He is my preferred surgeon at this moment. My sister had her RNY done by him 18 m...

Insurance Question - I have an insurance question and I have posted at both the revision and RNY boards. I stay away from the DS boards. I am FINALLY going to have health insurance in a few months. ...

Anthem BCBS of Ohio question - Hiya! I am looking into a revision to RNY from VSG and will most likely go to the Cleveland Clinic to have it done. I know that the logical step would be a DS, but I am still re...

Weight loss after revision to DS from VSG - I had a great link to a site that gave information about getting a DS quite a while after a VSG. Unfortunately, I lost the link  :(        And no, its not DSfacts. Basically, t...