See I dont know if I have to go to meritcare or not. How would I find that out? Also whats the website do u know?

WOW! Thats amazing congratulations!! Ya well all my stuff is being sent to meritcare. I DO NOT WANT TO WAIT THAT LONG! Do you know what I should do?

Hey I am just wondering if anyone is from fargo here! How long did it take you for gastic bypass by the time you put your app in?

For me it was easy I had friend and family that had problems with gastric so I wasn't interested in that option at all.  I haven't been banded yet but have done a LOT of research on it so that I knew what I was getting myself into.  For me there were a lot of benefits for the lap-band.  I like the fact that I have surgery on Thursday and should be able to return to work on Monday.  The short recovery time was a big factor and the other was that it can be adjusted. From what I’ve heard most of the time the fills aren't too painful.  The needle is actually a very fine needle.   I went to my PCP the middle of Feb and met with my surgeon on Fed 22.  On March 3 I went for my nut classes and psyc evaluation.  I had to x-rays of my knees on March 6th to show the problems I was having with my knees. On the 7th my papers were submitted to BCBS I called them the following Friday and was told that they needed more information on my past weight lose programs.  That was sent to them on Monday and on March 28th I was approved.  I am schedule for surgery on the 17th of March.  I would have gone the 10th but I needed to be on a 2 week liquid/protein diet.  It went a lot faster then I had expected.  I thought that BCBS would actually deny me and then I would have to start the appeal process, but I was lucky enough to be approved the first time. I hope that I answered some of you questions.  As for which surgery is right for you I really thing you just have to do the research and find out which one will fit into your life the best.

 

 

Thanks good luck on surgery I was suppsoed to have surgery on March 11th but I have Psorasis and it went totally Psycho and we had to post pone for 2 weeks while i did switched meds and did some really strong ones. Whic i gained some weight back grrr. But back on track now. Had my one week check up and I lost 14 lbs. so I was psyched.  Everything looks great so I can start swimming again on wednesday.  Oh I highly suggest the magic bullet my MIL got us one for christmas and it had been collectin dust but it has been so busy this week making smoothie's lol. NOw i am using it for egg salad & chicken salad. Good Luck! Robbyn