Thank you Monica.  I also just found out that my wife's insurance approval has come through and she will do her surgery  on Dec. 11th.  It looks like we will go through this together which will make the whole thing easier as we will be able to support each other and know what each of us are describing and talking about.

I can't wait to see the effects it has on our lives!

Hi , I know how you feel . Well kind of . I have insurance approval for the surgery , I even have the doctors recommendation for it but I can't get it because I'm to far from any bariatric center of Excellence . Bummer . I have waited almost twenty years to find a doctor that will realize my problem with food and eating and truly try to help me . Now I have and I am a two hour drive from any doctor that will help me with my insurance . I will hope and pray that you have the courage to keep nagging your insurance company for approval . Maybe in the summer I'll attempt the long drive and get started on getting the surgery for myself . If it was only for the surgery that would not be the problem the problem is that most surgeons want you to see them several times first to make sure this is the right thing to do . I know that is the right thing to do . I just wish i didn't have so far to drive for it . Any way good luck with yours .

Hi Brad,

Just sent you a personal message regarding my surgery and Dr. Selwyn.  No worries, it's all good. 

Look forward to hearing from you soon.

HAS ANYONE HAD A STOMAPHYX DONE FOR WIEGHT GAIN? I'M 6 YRS OUT AND GAINING SOME WEIGHT, MY STOMA IS DIALATED A LITTLE AND I'M LOOKING FOR SOME OPTIONS

I have/ had UMR Aurora and was approved quite fast once my Doctor submitted the paperwork. 72 hours to be exact. Call UMR and stay on their case. I called starting on day one and day 2,  and day 3 I was approved. I also had RNY and really had no pre-exsisting conditions other then a BMI of 41. Good luck. Let us know what happens.

Shari
Oak Creek, WI
RNY 10/15/07