I had Lap RNY GB on May 26th. I also have Medicare and had no problems with approval. I have no heart problems but had high blood pressure and high cholesterol in addition to other health problems not caused by weight. My initial consult was 3/3/09 with the surgeon. Good luck!
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~*~Dianna~*~
5/26/09 SURGERY DAY!!!!!!!!!!
Day of Surgery 282lbs.
6/12/09 Down 20.5 lbs ( 17 days post-op & 1st post-op weigh-in) 
6/18/09 Down 23.5 lbs.
7/10/09 Down 35 lbs.
7/30/09 Down 43 lbs. (2 months post-op)
9/18/09 Down 62 lbs. YAY! 
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