What Happens? need Answers

Hello Every one, Well I dont know what to think. I have filled out my WLS paper work and sent it in. I have a phyc. appt. in three weeks, I just had my physical at my primary DR. office yesterday. The gal at the WLS clinic said I have to go to the sleep disorder clinic; from my understanding is she is looking for more cormobidities. I am 5"5 and I go from 228 to 234 so my BMI is between 37 & 38. I do have arthritis, GERD, Hiatal hernia. I do snore but not all the time. So what if at the sleep clinic they say I do not have a problem? So do they just not let me get the surgery or what? What do they want a person to do? I am getting a bit worried, as I have been getting so excited about starting a new. Dont know what to expect. Any one with some ansewers would be great Thanks ALL

Hi Loretta!! I cant answer many of your questions as I am a newbie in this journey also. I attend my informational seminar this Tues. 24th. I would like to know the same things as you. I have frequent heartburn (assuming GERD) and snore often (according to hubby) but not always and take thyroid medication (underactive). I thought these were just common nusinces...not comorbidities. Guess I was wrong! Im hoping after my seminar they will point me to what I need to do next! You are having surgery in Jamestown? Is that where you are from? Im in Minot but planning surgery in Bismarck! Great to meet you and let me know how it all goes! Lisa

Hello Lisa, It was nice to get your reply, ther doesnt seem to many from ND. Well I went to my seminar in Fargo last year. I sent my paper work in to my WLS clinic and I have my last dietian appt. next week. The gal from the WLS clinic called and said she went through my paper work and said I needed to make an appt. with the phyc. doctor and also need to have a physical done with my primary Dr., she also said I need a referral to see a sleep disorder clinic. So now I am just waiting for the clinic to call with my appt. for the sleep appt., I already have my appt. with phyc. Dr. and my physical is already done. Im not to sure what they are looking for with the phyc. eval. I have a BMI between 37&38 , so I hope my insurance approves. well keep in contact me [email protected] or [email protected] Take care

I found the Fargo physician's make you jump through hoops and delays that your insurance company doesn't often require, and I found didn't add value (except cost) to the process. I spent all of last year researching this and was happy to have my procedure done in MN (I'm from Fargo). No regrets. I would recommend Park Rapids wholeheartedly. They are fabulous to work with and they treat you like a person instead of just a patient.