I believe the past is the best indicator of the future.  People do not change.  I'm sure problems occur daily in hospitals all across the country, but I guess it's in how they are handled should be your indicator as to whether or not you want to continue patronizing a certain health care institution.  I, also, thought that physicians were "a good old boys group" and that they were all going to "stick together" when it came to Kevin Wasco.  I couldn't have been more wrong!  With the exception of one physician I have seen since the Kevin Wasco massacre, I can assure you that his colleagues have abandoned his "sinking ship" each and every time I bring up his name or this situation. You already know what can go wrong after a surgery, so ask any and all questions that are bothering you.  But ask questions!  If you don't get answers, or uncomfortable with your answers, move on.  In retrospect, there were many red flags before my surgery.  I had never had surgery prior to my surgery in 2004, so I guess I didn't know just how uncomfortable I should have been.  Also, other patients opinions of a surgeon (or any professional you are contemplating for hire) speak louder than anything else.  Listen to what others have to say.  Not only to what I have to say, but ask many other opinions.  From that you should be able to get a good feel for what you are dealing with.  Best of luck to you.  

Hi Ina,

I'm a goober... I just noticed your doc's name under your avatar!

I've been looking into Dr. Aceves in MX. A friend on this site recommends him highly.

I'm so sorry you have a neck injury and bad back. Hopefully the WLS will help in relieving some of the pain. I wish you the very best of luck with your surgery. I hope it goes perfectly well for you!

I had a very bad lapbanding experience and have regained all the weight I lost. I think the Sleeve seems like a much better option for long term success.

Thanks for the info. It's good to have as much as possible! 

~Nicci

May I ask where you're going to have your sleeve surgery done? I'm looking into having it, as well, after a failed band surgery. My insurance is also one of those that should skip over the benefits covered in their info and just have a big "NO." That's about the extent of what they cover! 

Are you planning on Mexico?
Thanks,
Nicci

New here and wondering how many of you were covered by insurance plans that had strict exclusions for weight loss surgery/treatments....  I have United HealthCare through work and they have and exclusion.  How does one go about appealing or fighting this type of exclusion or is that even possible?  Any advice would be appreciated.  I looked into this once before about 7 years ago, was all ready for surgery and Humana told me my policy changed at midnight before the final approval met and the surgery was no longer covered.  Needless to say I was devastated.  Need to do something though, I am 40 and over 300lbs.

Also anyone recommend a surgeon or program in Appleton area? 

Thank you all so much!  Please keep the information coming ... I'm anxious about the move (have only been to Cedarburg once, for my job interview) so any info would be wonderful.