stromgardgirl

I finally got my approval this morning. I am so extremely excited, but nerves are slowly starting to kick in.

nerves are starting to kick in. I haven't even started to prepare, and not sure what I need. I never thought I would get approved.

I called the insurance company quite regularly.

Paperwork was submitted on the 24th and just got approved today. I was totally fretting the entire time.

Well I have jumped through all the insurance hoops. My dr office is suppose to be submitting paperwork either today or tomorrow. Now starts the waiting game. I hope and pray that they have a quick answer. I'm already a mess. I also have a tentative date for my surgery set. it is becoming so real.

I've been thinking since about yesterday. What are the complications that can happen after you are completely healed. I know at first you can have leaks and issues with your incisions, but what about later?

That would be nice. I called Friday to see what I needed to do from this point, and it already had a bariatric nurse working on it. Not sure if that is good or not. However she was already gone for the weekend. With it being a holiday week just not sure on turn around time.

I sure hope I have everything. I followed their checklist and what my dr told me to do. Psych eval done, sleep study done, 4 visits with dietician done, 2 visits with surgeon office done, 2 years weight history done. The weight history I have goes back to 2006 but is missing 2009. I have had over a 40 BMI since middle 2006, but had a 39 the rest of that year. I didn't have insurance for 2009 so didn't go to dr.

I have Aetna through my husbands job. I have heard many good things about them. I am also going to call the insurance coordinator I'm working with this afternoon to make sure the paperwork was submitted. Of all the times to submit it right before Thanksgiving holiday festivities.

Hi Everyone I haven't been on for awhile, but need some strength and guidance. I am in the process of jumping through insurance requirements. Well I went to my 2nd to last dietician appointment when she mentions for the first time my weight. Yes I have gained 8lbs since my first visit with her. I'm still at a loss how this has happened. I have been more active then usual. My monthly cycles have been completely off and have had spotting for about 3 weeks (can we say Water weight). Anways she brought up the fact that if the insurance doesn't see me making the right food choices then I won't get approved. She did say that my file looks awesome and everything I have been asked to do I have done, but this one little thing could end my journey. I do make the right food choices, and have started tracking them on mydailyplate so that I can show her how many calories I eat in a day. the thing is it was never mentioned to me that I needed to stay the same weight or lose weight during this time. My first visit with her I was obsessed about every little thing I put in my mouth and was weighing at least twice a day. If I didn't have a weight issue I wouldn't be there. How do you lose weight when your body refuses to with normal diets? I have gotten the clear from the psych eval, done my sleep study, and gotten my weight history. I just need this last piece to go smoothly. The other issue is I'm one of the younger patients at 30 and really have no co-morbidities. I only have high cholesterol. Has this happened to anyone else? I really wish that they would look at my families history. I can't go down that path.

Thanks tiffykins for your words of encouragement. I have my carbs down to about 100-150 most days, and they all come from fruit and veggies. I plan on calling my dr today to get a heavy duty water pill. I have done everything that was asked of me. If it was just a scare tactic it definitely worked. i am very scared that I won't be approved, and desperately want/need this.

I wish it was my thyroid. I have had all the tests done, and the doctor doesn't know why it's so hard for me to lose weight. I need to ask about a water pill though. I feel like I have a lot of water retention right now. I guess I just keep praying that everything works out the way it is suppose to.

I completely understand your frustration. I went to my second to last dietician meeting this past week, and it was the first time she mentioned that I needed to keep a steady weight or lose weight. I admit I have gained 8 lbs and to this minute I'm still at a loss how. I have been more active then I have been. Anyways she said that as it stands she is unsure if I would get approved for my surgery. That was completely devastating to me. I'm hoping all goes well and I do get approved. I guess I will be starving myself until my next appointment.

Hi. I'm trying to find someone to mentor me along the process with Dr. Nick. Hopefully someone who also went through the 3month program for insurance. I really think this will help me tremendously.

That is one of the main reasons I want it done by end of year. All my deductibles and out of pocket for the year. I thought it was only 3 nut classes? How did you get approval before last nut appt was done?

I'm using Aetna Choice POS II I'm hoping I can get everything done by end of year including surgery. How long of wait for surgery did you have after you completed everything? I just got my sleep study results today which were good no apnea or other sleep issues. I have my first dietician appt on monday then meet with PA at dr nicks office on thursday. still need to schedule psych eval hope not long wait to get in.

I'm using Aetna Choice POS II I'm hoping I can get everything done by end of year including surgery. How long of wait for surgery did you have after you completed everything? I just got my sleep study results today which were good no apnea or other sleep issues. I have my first dietician appt on monday then meet with PA at dr nicks office on thursday. still need to schedule psych eval hope not long wait to get in.

I really have no one to watch my children, and my husband isn't home yet to watch them. I have 2 appts scheduled already YAY. I have one this sunday and one on the 25th of this month (hoping they have a cancellation so I can get in sooner). I'm just glad to be moving forward in my journey.

Thank you for replying....it doesn't seem like it will be that bad of process

Thank you everyone. I will see how many hoops I have to jump through for the 3month multi. I can stand to wait that much longer. I really don't have the money to do self pay, but that insurance person ticked me off today. I would much rather take a vacation with that money instead of paying off a loan. I have heard positive things about aetna so hopefully it won't be that bad.

Ok so I have decided on my dr which I feel is a very good decision. He is Dr. Nicholson in Plano. I do have insurance which I'm. Going through. I tried calling my inssurance to find out exactly what I needed and she said she wasn't equipped to tell me what aetna needed specifically and I would need to wait to hear from my dr. I have a feeling the next 3 months are going to be trying.

I would have to agree. There is no reason to not be completely truthful. Luckily my hubby completely supports my decision.

Ok this sounds silly but here it is. I have an initial appt set up with Dr Barker on Thursday, but am able to attend a seminar for Dr Nicholson tonight. I feel guilty about doing this for some reason. I know I shouldn't be. I deserve to have the best dr my insurance will cover.

I went to the seminar last night and really happy that I did. I found the person I want to go with for my surgery. Now the long process of getting it approved through insurance.YIKES One step at a time. I am happy with my decision though.

I went to Dr Nicholson's seminar last night and would highly suggest him. He is here in Plano. He is 12,400 I believe for self pay and it covers all aftercare as well.