Gastric Bypass Surgery Support Group

Gastric bypass (GBP) is any of a group of similar operative procedures used to treat morbid obesity, a condition which arises from severe accumulation of excess weight in the form of fatty tissue, and the health problems ("co-morbidities") which result. If you are considering gastric bypass or have had it, join the community where we share our experiences and find support.

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aloharada 04/23/2013

So most of you know about the frustratuing battle I have had with my insurance....well yesterday I got a call saying that they agreed to "grandfather me in"!!! Whoo hooo!!! The light at the end of the tunnel....now if I can just get rid of the butterflies and nerves that have creeped back up! LOL!

deleted_user 04/23/2013

Do the Happy Dance...they open your mouth and yell YEAH...all the butterflies will fly right out! Congratulations, working with insurance companies feels like running a marathon. So glad you kept up the battle, now you can win the "weight war".

deleted_user 04/23/2013

Should have been Then open your mouth...

deleted_user 04/23/2013

yessssss!!!!!!
good news for sure!!!!!

debsue123 04/23/2013

That is great news! Soon you will joining the loser's bench. Best of luck. debby

deleted_user 04/23/2013

That is wonderful... Persistance does pay off sometimes....

Don't let those butterflies scare you... You will be on the loser's bench before you know it.....

becca1960 04/23/2013

I am sooooo happy for you! This journey is tough already... Without adding in INS issues!

SgtSmith 04/23/2013

WOOT! Celebrating with you!!! Don't ever give up! You'll get your surgery date!
The preparation was harder than anything else for me. Nothing to be afraid of. Only wish I done it long ago!

deleted_user 04/23/2013

Wow, that's great! Happy for you!

aloharada 04/24/2013

Thanks everyone!! Appreciate it!

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