Starting my Journey

**danrhowell** · 07-13-2012 10:34 PM

I am starting my journey on August 10,2012 as it is my first appt for the sleeve. This has came after several months of fighting for this. Wish me luck

**kandkhuff** · 07-13-2012 10:43 PM

Hi danrhowell and fellow Louisianian! Best wishes for you on your journey! I am beginning mine as well, my first appointment with surgeon is July 26!

**danrhowell** · 07-13-2012 10:50 PM

Good Luck Kandkhuff, where are you going to have your surgery if you dont mind me asking?

**kandkhuff** · 07-13-2012 10:51 PM

West Monroe with Dr. Zizzi...how about you?

**danrhowell** · 07-13-2012 10:53 PM

Going to Covington, going to see Dr. Warden at Surgical Specialists of Louisiana

**Debbie L** · 07-13-2012 11:06 PM

Good luck on your journey...I will be following you!! LOL! Hopefully, I'll begin my journey soon, also.

**danrhowell** · 07-13-2012 11:28 PM

Thank you Debbie, I have fought for this for a long time. I had a cervical fusion in my neck and was on steriods that blew me up over 400lbs. I also have lower back problems that limits my ability to exercise so now I have to resort to having the sleeve to get my weight down before they can do the lower back surgery. I have fought with People's Health and Medicare for this and now it is a waiting game for me to get it approved as it has to be Medically Necessary for it to be approved. Crossing my fingers and praying to the good lord that it happens