Saw your in monument. There is a WLS support group at penrose hospital. We had our thanksgiving pot luck last night. and there is another meeting on tuesday.  Suppose to have a doctor talking about habits and holidays.  There are some very kind poeple in the group.  They meet the 2nd friday and third tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 8.  They are a wealth of information.

Keep reading - and your gut will guide you in the right direction. It did for me. i'm 14 weeks post op - and doing pretty good.

Good luck

Thank you for your encouragment ~

Hello Amm52,
I will encourage you to look at your options carefully. I hope you are doing it for the reasons that are important to you. Be sure to ask lots of questions, and get involved in a support group - even before you decide what you want to do.

Knowledge will help dispel your fears. I had mine about 14 months ago for health reasons, and have never looked back, because I know it was the right decision for me. While the Colorado board is not extremely active, I encourage you to ask questions and check out other boards specific to your interests. Please feel free to PM me if you wish.

Hang in there - you are checking this out for a reason! Good luck!

SO that charge is above and beyond any deductible? I have reached my out of pocket limit and my surgery, if completed by 31 Dec, will 100% Covered.  

THe charge is nothing for a new life.  I will gladly pay it.  
I heard one can make payments as well.

It's only been 4 business days, and I want to know if I am approved!

Sometimes, I am impatient! 

 Not sure what you meant regarding Dr. Snyder.  Don't all bariatric surgeons require that you explain how you will pay for the surgery?  You don't necessarily have to pay up front if you have a care credit or a medical loan etc.  REgardless I am glad you found a solution for yourself.  I'm going the insurance route and will have approximately $1500 out of pocket but I have FSA to reimburse me for that since I planned in advance this time benefits enrollment came around.

Best of luck!