My primary care doctor referred me to Dr. Shadle with Sacramento BMI. I attended an evening Bariatric Forum and learned about Dr. Shadle and all of the types of weight loss surgeries that there are.
These include: Lap Band, Sleeve and Gastric Bypass (Roux En Y).
Gastric Bypass (Roux En Y) - What I'm having
Lap Band
Sleeve
Below are links to his Facebook page and website:
https://www.facebook.com/sacramentobmi?fref=ts
http://www.sacramentobmi.com
I met with Dr. Shadle and his team. I was given the approval to start and I had to complete quite a bit to get my insurance to approve the surgery.
1. Attend a Bariatric Forum & Bariatric Support Group Meeting
2. Consult with Dr. Shadle
3. Consult with the Dietitian (3 meetings)
4. Pap Smear (within the last 3 years)
5. Chest X-Ray (within 6 months of surgery)
6. Lab Studies (pre & post op)
7. EKG (pre & post op)
8. Upper GI Study
9. Surgical clearance from your GP
10. Purchase Vitamins & Shakes for pre & post op
** If you are female and over 40 you have to have a Mammogram (within the last 12 months) & If you are over 50 years of age you need a Colonoscopy (with in the last 10 years).
Keep in mind these were the requirements of my health insurance and Dr. Shadle
Once all of this was completed, everything was sent out for approval from my insurance. It took about 2 weeks and I received the okay!!!
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