Talking to my doctor about about VSG
My PCP didn't know where to refer for WLS, other than a local program, but agreed that it was a good idea and that he would support me on it. I had to find out from insurance which programs were covered and what the criteria was. Turned out that I needed 6 months of medically supervised weight loss. My PCP ended up covering the first half with the WLS surgeon the second half. So it was a team effort that successfully got me to WLS.
Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-125 CW: 119ish
My insurance doesn't cover bariatric AT ALL. I paid cash and went to mexico and had a WONDERFUL experience with an excellent doctor. The hospital was cleaner than any I have ever worked in (I'm a nurse) in the United States. So there are many options.
"...This one a long time have I watched. All his life has he looked away, to the future, to the horizon. Never his mind on where he was. What he was doing..."
Rachel, PMHNP-BC
HW-271 SW-260 LW(2009)-144 ~ Retread: HW-241 CW-190 GW-150
My insurance doesn't cover bariatric AT ALL. I paid cash and went to mexico and had a WONDERFUL experience with an excellent doctor. The hospital was cleaner than any I have ever worked in (I'm a nurse) in the United States. So there are many options.
Same story here!
I am back from a very successful appointment! I went in with prepared notes and then didn't even need them. I described how I'm feeling, how long I've struggled with this, and why I want VSG. I even outlined my research. She said I'm actually an excellent candidate and gave me a referral to a local program with a wonderful reputation.
That's great to hear, congratulations! :)
Sparklekitty / Julie / Nerdy Little Secret (#42)
Roller derby - cycling - triathlon
VSG 2013, RNY conversion 2019 due to GERD. Trendweight here!
