hi jacasjacas,  u are so right about support often we need it when we least suspect it. i wish you luck with your iinsurance company. where are your monthly group meetings'?  keep in touch.  reikilady

Please do not judge people who are on Masshealth. Not everyone takes advantage of it. Most people on it need it. My family gets Neighborhood Health plan (which is a plan under masshealth) but it is not free to us, we have to pay for it. My husband's company does not offer insurance so we were able to apply for help and received it. So for all the people out there that are just like you and believe that because someone has masshealth they should be considered underclass. Shame on you.

Moral of the story......

Do not judge anyone by the insurance they carry...

P.S. I know people abuse it and give us (people who do need it) a bad rap. This goes for anything now adays. Only person to judge should be GOD.

Hello, I am currently awaiting my approval from my insurance. I am hoping that the turn around is quick. I have heard that it can take a few weeks to several months to get an approval. Boy that is a bummer. I dont want to have to wait that long.

Well hello to all and look forward to hearing from you all, and about your good and bad experiences with gastric bypass.

Hello, I am new here as well. I am currently waiting for approval from my insurance. It is good to know we can go somewhere and talk to people about our concerns and also our good moments. My support groups are only once a month and sometimes you just need to talk to someone sooner.

Hello, I am new here too. I'm scheduled to have my gastric bypass with Dr. Lautz on April 8. I love Dr. Lautz! How was your experience at Emerson Hospital? I would appreciate any information you can provide me. Hope you are still feeling great!