lissa863

Did medipass pay for your nutritionists visit?

Wow congrats on the weight loss that is great. My sis n law actually turned me on to this site. She is doing the sleeve I'm dong bypass. So we are doung this together. But its great to have people who have actually done it to talk to. Thanks

Thanks for all the advice its nice to have someone to talk to who has been there... can you tell me about your surgery?

I'm on medipass. My doc takes it. I called medipass today to ask question but the lady was rude and told me to have my doctor call... I'm going to try again tomarrow maybe I can get someone who will answer questions.

I don't have a problem doing all the tests. I'm just worried I'm going to do all they ask and they still deny me. I really dobt want to wait 6 mos but will do what I have to.

Ok I'm new here. I have been over weight all my life. I have been looking in to wls for 4 years and know quite a bit about it as far as how its done what you can eat after results typical etc. What I don't know is the process.. I have talked to my doctor. Went to the seminar and I am now waiting on the nutritionist from dr.bass's ft myers fl office for an appt. I have medicaid and under stand this will be a long process does anyone know the time frames?

I'm worried my insurance will deny me or have me on a 6 month program. I have talked to my doctor she is supportive. I did the seminar. I'm waiting on the surgeon to call with my intl consultation... I followed all instructions. No soada or carbs in 2 days (since seminar).. just waiting now...

No I haven't yet but they did tell us about the nutritionists and possibly a psychological exam.

I didn't realize how long it was going to take... oh well patients is a virtue... it will be worth it in the long run. I didbt realize there was a fast track...

I attended the seminar. I'm now waiting for my first visit

My doc is very supportive. I'm sure anything that needs to be done she will do. How was het experiance. Id love to hear her story. I pray you are right and its fast.

Did you have to have diabetes for the medicaid to approve you? I keep being told that and it worries me as I have borderline diabeties but I am not diabetic.

I figured... I csnt wait to get started...

I too can't wait for my surgery date. Congrats on the weightloss.

Hi amanda I know how you feel. I'm 29 and I am just starting. I have done my siminar and am now waithing for my consultation. I think waiting might be the hardest part. I am in fl and would love to hear what people went through.

He has several offices. One in hollywood and one in ft myers and yes he does the opperstion at lee memorial hospital in ft myers fl.

Everytime I go to the doctor they weigh me ask if I'm dieting is that suffent? I'm seeing dr. Thomas bass. From what they were saying at the seminar I may have to do w weight loss program for 6 months then all the pre op stuff with the surgeon if medicaid covers it.

Hi ladies. I'm new here but I understand your situation. In my frist marriage my husband firbid me to have wls. We argued over it profusely and wound up in divorce later anyway. My new husband says he supports me but is worried I will loose the weight and leave him.. all I can say is do what's best for you. If having this surgery is what is best do it. Good luck.