Thanks Rita,

Yes I see this is a real quite bunch. Maybe I'll have to research some
other groups as I'm wanting to questions asked and wanting to learn as
much as I can.

Anyway thanks again as this gives me some idea of where to start. I was
not sure if was wise to call my insurance company and ask. I kind of
figured it was better to go see a Doctor first but was even questioning
what kind of Doctor to see? Go to my family Doctor first and have him
recommend I have the operation??

I'll check out the site also.

Donna

redearthgifts wrote:

> Hi Donna,
> Welcome to the group. I recently joined also and it seems to be a
> fairly quiet bunch.
> As to your question. The first thing is to research the types of
> operations there are for weight loss, if you haven't do so already.
> I had a BPD/DS, my husband had a BPD, I've know others who have had
> RNY (various types) and lap bands. A good place to do this is at
> Http://obesityhelp.com
> You can also check for doctors in your area and see what insurance
> they take. Most insurance plans have conditions or whether you
> qualify. I'm on Medicare, they insist on a BMI of 40 or more with at
> least one comorbidity (or 35BMI with a bunch of comorbidites). Some
> insurances have total exclusions, some have exclusions for everything
> but RNY. Check your insurance booklet for exclusions, I'm told it is
> best not to call and ask directly. I think the best one to ask is
> the office of the doctor you choose.
> Hope this helps.
> Good luck in your journey
>
> Rita Black
> DS 4/23/01
> 400/222
> 64/34.8
>
>
> --- In obesitysurgerysupport2@yahoogroups.com, Donna <toy43@p...>
> wrote:
> > Hi everyone,
> >
> > Just joined your group here in hopes to seek out as much
> information on Gastric Bypass surgery. What is the best route to go
> when getting this kind of surgery done?
> >
> > I'm 5'4" and around 260lbs. I have tried everything and I'm at my
> wits end. Did Atkins and got down from 300lbs to 240lbs but gained
> and I'm back up to 260lbs.
> >
> > My next step is finding out if my insurance company will cover it,
> sigh. Some people told me that most insurance companies won't cover
> these operations but I would think it would be more of a benefit to
> the insurance companies to have me slim and healthy then over weight
> and paying for all kinds of medical problems later on down the road.
> >
> > Donna