All the insurance companies are so different on the procedures they cover. I have Aetna and was told at the get go they would not approve the VBG-I had an approval within 1 week. If this is the procedure you want don't back down, appeal if needed! Good luck to you! Katrina

I have Healthnet insurance, has anyone had success getting VGB approved thru them?

Hey Jen, I responded on the other board also, but I just wanted to tell you that for me I was surpised that the surgery DID NOT hurt as bad as I expected. I was up walking (slowly and with help) the day after. It took me about a week and a half after I got home to have enough strength to stand in the shower without holding on to something (my wife was VERY helpful during the recovery). I was sitting up and on the computer etc. the day I got home from the hospital and could have worked virtual if I had needed to. For me, right now the hardest part is the liquid/mush diet along with the serving restrictions and living in the same house where good food is cooked every day and I just can't have any. That is a mental thing, not really a hunger thing. I smell the Chicken Fried Steak and my head says "I want me some of that"...of course my little pouch would say "NO WAY". Also, follow the directions on amount and speed of eating. I have had 2 "discomfort" times and they were both due to me eating too fast. Discomfort is definitely the proper word...and as per the video and Dr. Harberg's discusssion...you will "V" if you get off the path. I go this week for hopefully my new diet and will weigh in. I will update after that. Congratulations and GOOD LUCK with your upcoming WLS! May your surgery be as painless as mine. Happiness... MKJ

Hi Jen I have had a Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomey w/ a band and 50 cm instestine removed..... no complications, no dumping and no regrets ... I now have energy to burn... Thanks Angel J

Christine, I hope that everything is going well for you now. I had a bout of depression which sent me into a tail spin. Finally starting to feel "normal". Started back to losing weight again. It is hard to stay focused. Any little "bump" in my daily routine can send me spinning out of control. Lost 5 pounds so far this week. As it is my first week back on "program" I expect to lose 7 pounds. Then nothing for a week. Then 3 pounds... and so on and so on. Sharon