Ready for #OH2013

Getting ready for more education, friends, and fun at the ObesityHelp 2013 National Conference in Anaheim, CA, October 4th & 5th.

Looking forward to hearing Dr. Ayra Sharma speak, and spending more time with my pal Eggface!

I’m also hoping to have time to visit with my college mentor who now lives and works in California, the man truly changed and saved my life!

There is still time to join me in Anaheim! This will be my 8th ObesityHelp Event!

I like to stay active with ObesityHelp and the weight loss surgery community because I’ve met many fellow Lipedema and Lymphedema patients who have had or are considering weight loss surgery and it is great to meet others with similar experiences.

I am planning to get revised from a Sleeve to the RNY.  I had a Lap Band and it did not work out for me in April 2008, BCBS Fed did approve the surgery of the LB.  In May 2009 I had the LB removed and got a VSG.  Insurance only paid for the removal of the LB not the Sleeve.  I had to pay cash for the Sleeve.  

So now that I realize that I should have never chosen the LB or the Sleeve.

I have a haital hernia which gives me severe acid relux!  I know the RNY would be the best choice for me. 

Please tell me did BCBS Federal approve you for your revision?  How far apart were your surgeries?

Thanks.  

I don't have an answer for you, as I had a BMI over 40 for the required time period.  But, I wanted to wish you luck! 

Since I was a teenager I have had a BMI between 35 and 39 with a few good weight loss runs that put me below and a few pregnancies that put me over. I have no co-morbities but my Mom died at 49 and my Dad died at 51 from obesity related issues. I am 36. This past year I have hovered between 40 and 41.  Last year  2012, I was pregnant and my only weigh ins were while pregnant and my post partum visit weigh in  I only gained 25 lbs (1) can I use any of those weigh ins to count?  (2) my BMI was only 38 still morbidly obese but not above 40.  In 2011 while I do have non-pregnancy weights my BMI was still only around 38.  Has any one used pregnancy weights (first visit or post-partum visit) and has any one been approved not proving a BMI of 40 over the last 24 months?

TIA

I am also waiting here too!! Very Nervous too its going to be a long 2-4 weeks of waitng to see if I have gotten approved.