Emily120s

My insurance is a *** and the medical group I belong to requires that anyone wanting WLS must go thru a WLS program. My first class was Wednesday Aug 7. Wow is all I can say. This is an intense program. During the program I have to attend a total of 7 classes that are just about WLS, the first 3 classes are in Aug, and he remaining classes are once a month until Dec. during his time I have to attend 3 more classes, each class is 8 weeks long, have to meet with the preventative med Dr. Who goes thru eating and exercise habits. She then sets a exercise and wt loose goal. The goals must be meet, if they are not than you can be denied surgery. And you have to physic eval. Attend a seminar and support group. It seems like a lot but I am sure the time will go by fast. It's just hard to have to wait so long. Wish me luck everyone.

Yes that is true. The wait is long but it is worth it for the education.

Wow u look great, and only 14 weeks out! Good job. I can't wait until I get my surgery date.

I got a call from the bariatric office I am wanting to go to and I was told that the surgeon will be taking me on as a patient. So excited. Now I only have to get thru 6 months of bariatric classes. Oh it seems so far away. But if this is the only way insurance will pay I haven't got a choice.

I am sorry that is so disappointing. I can relate to waiting, I just want the surgery now. Maybe you should see about self pay and then check with your insurance and find out what you need to do in order to be reimbursed, and if you get the surgery this year pay cash then get reimbursed by your insurance and hopefully will not have to pay the high deductibles that you would have to pay if you got the surgery next year. I do know that insurances will sometimes reimburse patients but be sure to find out how much they will reimburse.

Thanks!

Hi everyone out there. I just wanted to introduce my self, my name is Emily, I am 33, a mother of a 4 yr old daughter and married. I have been researching the sleeve and have Finally decided on going thru with surgery. I have been battling not only weight but high blood pressure and high cholesterol as well. I just went to a seminar last week July 11th and after that I felt like even more I need this surgery, I start my bariatric classes on August 7th and can't wait! I also have a good friend of mine going thru the surgery as well, you could not ask for a better support system. I also look forward to the support at VST.