Aloha everyone, I had my  consult on April 28, Dr. submitted in approval on May 3, sad to say HMSA denied coverage.... At the time my BMI was 38.1, My conditions are Diabetes type 2, hypertension and a few other conditions. HMSA still denied me stating that my daibetes in not severe enough to be considered a high risk co-morbity by their standards.. I am so fustrated!!!! I am planning to appeal the decision and was wondering if anyone out there has had similar problems and what happened.... Any help would be greatly appreciated....

aloha..good luck..dr. fowler is gr8t..i had the RNY w/him in december 2008..so far i have been lucky and not had any compl..knock wood..i just have to really wtch what i eat carefully bcuz wt gain CAN happen if ur not careful. i can tolerate anything and dont have any dumping so i hv hard time keepin on track..but Dr. F is wonderful..no worries about that.

 Aloha Merrie,

Welcome to the OH board!  Wishing you a great consultation with Dr. Fowler... he is truly fabulous.  Whatever surgery you decide you are in great hands!

Nicole

sorry to hear this..if he is vomiting both food and liquids, call ur surgeon asap. not trying to scare you but that is something that needs to be addressed right away. good luck and let us know wat happens. take care

My husband had the Roux en y surgery, just about a month ago and has been having a bit of a hard time.  We were doing good the first week, ate what he could and drank as best as he could.  Then a week ago he started vomitting everything he ate, and now his liquids won't hold as well.  Please advise.