I will send my Angels to be with you, and im here if u need someone to talk to! When is ur surgery?
                                    Leigh

Thanks ladies! I really just had a depressing moment when I found out what I have to eat, how much, and all the time frames. Whew! I will be calling Shelia monday to make sure she has everything in her hot little hands, but as for me, I have done all I can do for now. This truly is a whole new life to me, cuz some stuff I can't do, and I want to. Like alcohol, I love my daquries. Casey said I can never drink alcohol again! Wow AA is involved in this too? BIG CHANGES! Im comming around, and thanks so much for ur advice. Hey Sexygreeneyes, Do u think he was a good surgeon? Can u share some stuff u have gone thru so far? Im so happy to have u guys! Love Leigh

Have they sent your stuff for approval yet?  I have finished all of my stuff now I am waiting for Sheila to send my stuff to medicaid for approval. I am calling Monday to see if she has it all ready or not. She had my stuff week and half ago. Dont be too nervous.  Try to focus on what good things are going to happen after after your surgery. Think of how good you will feel.  How much a better life you will have. NMy nerves seem to subside when I think of the good things. Let us know how things are going....Sherri

I really don't understand why you have to pay 250. Insurance will cover this All he would need   a  diagnosis along with obesity.

Sorry your surgery was posponded. I am sure ;you are disappointed.

Thank you so much for your response. I am have bipolar but has been stable for years now.That is why I was worried about the psy evaluation. What kind of questions does he ask. I presently receive treatment from Dr. Alfredo Torres for my bipolar disorder. I take a lot of meds including  SSRI, Lamictal, Trileptal, Seroquel and a few blood pressure meds and a pill for diabetes. Will you be able to take these drugs the same day of surgery.

During your 3 months of physician supevised diet do you have to show you lose weight. I stay on a low carb diet most of the time and don't really lose much weight, just stay stable.

Did you just take copies of your physician's office notes to show you were under a supervised diet plan? Do you have to wait until the 3 months are up before you can make an appointment with Dr. Sartor. hen you called for an appointment how long did it take to get in to see him?

Is there any seminars regarding GBS that you have to attend.

I live in Delhi, LA. Where do you live. I am 58 years old with a BMI of 38 with comorbities.

Any information you can give me would be appreciated. I have read and hava done a lot of research. Seems most of the requirements come from insurance companies instead of the actual physician. I do know Medicare does not require preapproval and is based on medical necessity.

Martha