Question:
I am drowning in paperwork & appointments! Anyone else just starting out?

   — JMarie55 (posted on March 11, 2011)

March 11, 2011
Hi, I'm not just starting out, had surgery Tuesday. I had a total of maybe 5 appts. Init.appt with surgical team, psych appt and follow up, my ekg took place on my first surgical team visit, the ekg came back borderline so I had to see a cardiologist (2) appts. Heart is fine, then my last appt with the surgical team consisted of Surgeon, Nutritionist and anethesiologist..then off to surgery two weeks later. My insurance was great, handled everything through phone calls and emails. One thing my insurance company requires is to work with one of their nutrionist for two years and the cost is $1400.00. My nutrionist schedules phone appts and we talk for about 20 minutes. Is it worth it? Yes. As I said I am out of surgery for 3 days and I feel great.
   — katheek

March 11, 2011
I have just finished my paperwork and approvals from my doctors now pending approval. I really can't make sense out of the other, but realize too I take it one step at a time. Charlene
   — Charlene R.

March 11, 2011
I'm over two years out, and I do have to say it took me almost two years of apealing and fighting to get my surgery in the first place. The disappointments of being denied, (one the day before my scheduled surgery) and the fighting to get approved really made me want to succeed even more. I think thwn you have the anticipation you really are forced to take the time to contemplate what you are doing. My friend made the quick decision, did self pay and then she was in shock afterwards and wasn't really prepared for what she was doing. Here she is almost two years out and has already gained weight back, she says she still feels like she jumped into things. Good luck to you and just remember that the best tings in life are things you have to work for.
   — Tangerine4

March 12, 2011
I am just starting my date is April 1st. If I can help let me know. Laurie
   — Laurie Wolfe

June 9, 2011
I know how you feel I have been working toward my surgery since the begining of feb 2011 I now am waiting to have a sleep study done before moving on. I knew this was not going to be a quick fix and it's sure a long road to take I sure hope it is worth it and that I won't regret any of it.
   — smroutz