StacyS

Oh, and if you go into www.verticalsleevetalk.com and read their posts, they're almost all positive, unlike here......

So, I've been doing a lot of research between the band and the sleeve and have come to the conclusion that I'm going with the sleeve. The main concern for me is all the complications of the band, the fills, the possible corrosion of the stomach, the leakage, the slips, the PBs, the restriction of food, etc really got me thinking... I went to a new doctor today since I was unhappy with the slow responses I got from them, as well as feeling as tho I was just a cow in line for the cattle call, and spoke at length with a girl there who was trying to get a crossover surgery from the band to the sleeve. She might not be able to get the surgery since her stomach is so damaged from the band. After reading statistics....I've decided to go with the sleeve over the band.

O no....they put you to sleep and you wake up not even knowing you had it done. You will be really tired for the rest of the day tho...don't make any plans, you might just sleep and sleep once you get home. I did!!!

Call your insurance every day for a status!! It'll set your mind at ease!!!

I called everyday to check the status!! Insurance knows you are anxious and are pretty good about giving you updates!! You're not bugging them.

Everything happens for a reason, right??? Well, this doctor's office has had my last straw! I QUIT!!!!! I found another doctor who's staff is much nicer, more attentive, and does not charge a $600 out of pocket fee! Considering that I need to start all over with a 3 month supervised diet, what better way to start off with a new doctor who has a friendly and professional staff?? Plus, they were referred to me by a friend who is extremely happy with them! HA! Take that you unprofessional, apathetic, money hungry doctor's office!!!! I'M THROUGH WITH YOU!!!

Thank you so much!! I will ask tomorrow if they will count my initial visit as month 1but that still leaves me with 2 months. I am going to a support group on feb 2, but would that really count?

No, don't stress!!! BS is great. Call them tomorrow and get a doctor. They can get you in if you tell them your situation and everything will work out!! Find a new doctor or see if your last doctor is covered and go with them. It won't be too difficult.

Status update: Insurance will not accept my 6 mo supervised diet I completed last year. They need it to be 3mo prior to surgery request! Therefore I must do another 3 mo supervised diet!!! I'm so frustrated, discouraged, and depressed. Of course when I called the doctors office to find or what my options are, I didn't speak to anyone!!! I swear I HATE this doctors office!! Bit I don't want to start the process all over.... And of course my husband made it worse by saying "its only 3 months. What's the big deal?" Ugh!!!!! You have no idea! Sorry, I'm so pissed and feel like crying!! I guss I needed to vent. I'll be calling my doctor tomorrow to see what I need to do to get this taken care of....wish me luck cuz it'll be a long ass 3 months!!!

Good luck!!! Just when you think you've got it all lined up, insurance will throw you a curve ball. They did to me today!! Told me the supervised diet I did last year is too old and now I have to do another 3 mo supervised diet!!! Here I was thinking I would be approved today and be making my surgery date but no..... So, I wish you all the best and hope you don't go through what I'm going through!!! Please keep us posted!!

All my paperwork was submitted to insurance on monday to BCBS-Fed, which included a 6 month supervised diet I did last year....well they told me today its too old and I need it 3 months prior to surgery!!!! So I now have to do a 3 month diet with a nutritionist?!? I'm so frustrated!!! I tried calling the doctors office to see what my options are and of course didn't get a hold of anyone!!! Please, any advise or words of encouragement would be appreciated!!!

Just got of the phone with insurance...the supervised diet I provided them is too old (3/10) and I need to have 3 months prior to surgery!!!! I'm so frustrated!!!! So now I have to wait another 3 months?!?! I tried calling the doctors office and only got voice mail!!!!! UGH!!!!!!

Congrats Rachel!! I'm waiting for my approval and will be posting my Approval soon (hopefully)!! Very happy for you! When is your surgery date???

Status Update: My paperwork was sent to BCBS- Fed on Monday, 24 Jan... I called BCBS and they said they should have approval/disapproval no later than Friday, 28 Jan. I'll let you all know how quickly I get an approval!!!

You did it!!!! All that waiting paid off, huh?? Yay!! I'm so excited for you!! I'm waiting for my approval right now. Hopefully before the end of the week!!