Just wanted to stop in and say HI to all of my New Mexicans. I haven't disappeared into THIN air I hope all of you are doing well. I am 8 months post op and have lost 100 lbs. My weight loss has finally dropped off, not because my body is finished with it, but because I am pregnant. I am 5 months pregnant and am due in September. Needless to say my GBS doc was not happy and I was scared to death, but everything is going well. I didn't plan to get pregnant, but I wouldn't suggest planning it. It has been really hard, but I think most of us know that in the end it will be worth all the hard work getting in the double the protein and water. I hope that all of you are not having to hard of a time with your weight loss journey or trying to arrive to your weight loss journey through your insurance. I think about ya'll alot. Good luck and God Bless Debbie

I have Medicaid. Just plain Medicaid I think. I go thru Lovelace. Any suggestions?

Can't help much, but I do know that BS/BC Federal employee program is still covering WLS, I have a friend from NM that switched from Presbyterian Health to BS/BC Federal and is having the surgery with Dr. Blackstone in Scottsdale AZ.

Hi all!!! I was wondering if anyone has had the same troubles I've been having. I called BC/BS nm months back and was told that they would nolonger be covering any WLS surgery past the new year. Those people who had surgery dates past the new year would still be able to get it done if they were preapproved before the new year. Any info would be greatly appreciated.! thanks karen

Katy, sign up on the ABQNBB WLS support group board, you will get much more replies, read the following information: *ABQ NBB Support Meeting (first and third wed)* Wednesday April 20, 2005 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm This event repeats on the third Wednesday of every month. Event Location: Northside Presbyterian Medical Building Street: 5901 Harper Drive North East City, State, Zip: Albuquerque NM 87109 Phone: 505-319-9485 Notes: We welcome everyone to meet to discuss the new and changing issues we face with WLS. Meetings are held at Northside Presbyterian Medical Building. When you enter the building, go past the urgent care to the elevators. Take the elevator down to the ground floor. Upon exiting the elevator turn left and follow signs to the cafeteria. Try to arrive early, the Urgent Care Closes at 7:00 P.M. and the doors get locked. If you arrive after 7:00 just call my cell at 319-9485 and someone will go upstairs to let you in. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ABQNBB/