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Dysautonomia anyone? - I have dysautonomia.  Just wondered if anyone else has it and has had RNY.  I am preop. 

Protein Shake Question - So I am preop.  Surgery is February 9th.  I have ordered a bunch of samples.  Do I start trying them now?  Or, wait until I start my liquids.  I am confused.  Thanks! 

Anybody having surgery in February? - I received my date today - February 9th - and I would love to find others having surgery in February.   

No More Waiting!!! - Debbie, my coordinator, just called and I have a date.  February 9th.  I know it will be here before I know it.  I am soooo excited but also sooo scared.  Am I really ready to do t...

Yeah!!!! Yeah!!!! I have a date!!! -  All the waiting and hoop jumping is finished.  My coordinator just called and told me I was approved.  And yes I did a happy dance then called my husband.  I'm excited, I'm scared...

And the wait continues.... - This waiting thing gets really hard.  I've finished the 6 months.  Paperwork was sent off to insurance December 12th; but yet I still haven't heard anything.  Keep saying it must b...

So tired of waiting... -  I finished my 6 months on December 8th.  Surgeon's coordinator called me on December 12th to let me know that everything was submitted to Aetna.  And I'm still waiting...this is k...

Submitted for Approval - Heard from my coordinator today and she submitted to Aetna for approval today.  Now that makes me nervous and excited! 

Question from an Asthmatic - Well, I thought of yet another question.  I have asthma.  I use a preventative inhaler twice a day and then have to use my rescue inhaler sometimes.  Usually about once a week.  I ...

Finally told my doctor... - So many of you will remember that I had asked whether or not to tell my PCP that I was having RNY when he was totally against it and wanted me to have lap band.  Well, I had my las...

OT - Phlebitis - Making me think about my RNY choi - So was diagnosed with phlebitis today.  I have to take baby aspirin for a week.  And an antibiotic.  If I am correct in my research I wouldn't be able to take aspirin.  What would ...

What should I do now? Disagreement with Dr - So went for my 5 month appointment of my 6 months of supervised with physician.  My PCP has stated more than once that he wants me to have lapband.  Today he takes my hand and tell...

2nd Psych Eval Today - So had my first session with my psychologist last week.  It went well.  I have a 2nd session today.   I had to fill out a questionnaire and so did my husband so I'm guessing we wil...

Psych Eval Tomorrow - Nervous -  Was able to get a psych eval with a different doctor that accepted my insurance.  Yeah!  Appointment is tomorrow and I'm nervous and have no idea what to expect.  They did tell me...

Psych Eval Cost -  So posted about a week ago that insurance is requiring a psych eval.  My coordinator gave me the name to call.  She called me herself to set up the appointment and she seems very ...

Psych Eval Sounds Scary - So can someone share about their psych eval.  I have no idea what to expect.

Declined but still have hope - Well, received call from my surgeon's office today and they said I was declined.  I didn't even know they had submitted yet.  They were trying to get approval under Aetna's 3 month...

I have made the decision - RNY and now scared - My surgeon's program director just called to let me know that she had submitted to Aetna and that it was pending (whatever that means).  She said last time we had talked I wasn't s...

Not Sure What This Means - Date??? Soon??? - So my surgeon told me to call after I finished 3 months of my 6 month supervised diet.  So I called today and talked to his program director.  She said she already had it on her ca...

Support Group - My surgeon requires one visit to the support group at the hospital so I went today.  It was very interesting and not what I expected.  They had protein drinks that we could sample ...

Yep, Still Here - So, it has been a couple of months.  Since then, I had my sleep study and I do not have apnea.  Big surprise there.  Diagnosed with snoring...LOL...treatment plan - weight loss....

Did you ever have doubts? - I am at the half way point of my physician supervison six months. And I have doubts some days whether I can do this.  Some days I can't wait...other days I'm not so sure.  Every ti...

Time to Get Started - Well, I've never written a blog but now seems like a good time to start.  Guess this will be my official introduction.  I am 40 years old.  Live in Alabama.  I have been heavy my a...

Figuring out Insurance Info - I have Aetna insurance  So found my clinical policy bulletin.   And it states: Behavior modification program supervised by qualified professional; and Consultation wi...