I had full bypass done in 2011, and know what a pain it is to get insurance to even look at the requests. Keep talking to your primary care and call your insurance Co and have them give you a reason why and for a denial letter so you can appeal. 

I have gone through a lot to get what I have needed. The bypass was actually the easiest part , the problem came when the extra skin started causing problems such as migraines, hip and knee problems,ect... I also had a bad diasisis . All my Doctors agreed that the first step to fix this was to remove and fix the diasisis . My insurance said yes to half but not all the operation.  After calling them in tears they said that ,that half hadn't even been looked at . So they promised to put it through again.  When I called, I was told it was denied ,so I waited for proof, so I could appeal.  After a week I called again with the express reason to get the paperwork to appeal.  IT WAS NEVER PUT THROUGH The First time!  Within two days it was approved and I am now recovering from a Pandulectomy not sure how to spell it. 

Sorry this is so long but it is really important that you don't give up . My husband has a theory that they won't even loo****il you get serious.  I never got angry or blamed anyone for delays,  I just told the truth about not being able to walk and debilitating migraines.  

Never give up 

Hi, I live down in Soldotna and have started looking into the Sleeve. At first I was only considering flying down to Seattle. I see that you have used Dr. Searles and was wondering your experience with him. It would be nice not to have to fly out to complete the surgery, but they are all inclusive with their services in house which is appealing. I have already seen my Dr. & a nutritionist down here at the native clinic in Kenai just in case I go this way.

So you are a little over a month out. I hope that you are doing well. Good luck on your journey and thank you for any information you can give me.

Anyone here in ketchikan want to talk and get support? Let me know thanks

Hello, Angela here I am having mine in Jan. as well my Dr. is Todd. Would love to find someone to talk with and start walking with too.

scare too.

Am having the operation Jan 12th and my Dr is Grant Searles. I do not have an Angel so any help is appreciated. I live in Wasilla Alaska //am scare but not if it makes since