DS Approval VS RNY Approval

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Hi,

I was just approved to have the Micro-pouch surgery which is similar

to the Rouen Y. But that is not the surgery I want. It was " plan B " .

In case I couldn't get the DS. (Hepatitis C was a contraindication).

But the DS surgeon has changed his mind, after seeing my blood work.

But my consultation isn't until the end of September for the DS. Then

I have to try to get approval and then surgery. So we are looking at

Thanksgiving for the DS. The micropouch could be done in July or

August. And it's already approved. And, the other thing that plays

into this, is my job. It looks pretty shaky. I might be out of a job

by January, if what they are predicting is accurate. And who knows, it

could happen earlier.

So this is my question. How many people got approval for the Rouen Y

and approval for the DS? Was it easier to get approval for the DS

after having already been approved? Or harder? I know it's dependent

on what kind of insurance you have, but I certainly don't want to wait

until October to find out I have been denied and have to fight to have

the DS.

Thanks

Sally

Preop in Michigan

Dr. Scholten for DS

Dr. Wood for Rouen Y