I decided in Sept. 2004 and had my pcp seek approval to see a bariatric surgeon. I was denied by my insurance company. (Not on enough meds for co-morbidities?  ) I appealed in Jan 2005 (after discovering I had sleep apnea. Now had 2 co-morbidities) and was approved to continue on with the process with a bariatric surgeon. I had my orientation in May 2005 and had all of my preop appointments done by the end of June 2005 and was approved for the surgery by July 2005. My surgeon refused to schedule the surgery because of preop labs that had to improve and further testing I needed done. (pap smear, mammogram and breast biopsy after I found a lump.  ) I was given a surgery date in Nov 2005 (after getting diabetes, high blood pressure and high cholesterol under better control and testing all came back without problems) and finally had surgery Jan 2006. So over a year from decision point but 7 months from approval for surgery.
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Beth
Little Victories; Grand Rapids, MI
Bariatric Support Group
CherishedTeddyBear-(TT Bear Lover)
The Poetry of Milady
New Beginnings: My Journey to LIFE
359(BMI: 58.8)/ 148(BMI: 24.3)
Highest/Current
Diabetes, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, high cholesterol,
peripheral vein disease, joint pain and 211 lbs GONE!! 
Century Club: July 3, 2006
ONE-derland: Dec. 22, 2006
Double Century: May 29, 2007
Goal: June 15, 2008
Lap RNY: 1/30/06-Dr Randal Baker
TT/BL: 09/21/07-Dr Ronald Ford
PS Revisions: 04/29/08-Dr Ronald Ford
Gallbadder removal: 06/09/08-Dr Randal Baker
"...if we pay attention to the fact that we can move,
breathe, feel, laugh, cry and notice sunsets,
there is cause for joy."
-Geneen Roth
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