bigbeauty78

Do you mind me asking why you got denied?

Any do's or don'ts to acknowledge during your physical therapy evaluation. I've hit one bump in the road due to my psychological evaluation. She suggested I have counseling due to anxiety. So I do not have a clearance for surgery at this time. Don't need anymore set backs! Any advice is appreciated.

Yes Lisa it's something I've got to complete on my check list for sleeve surgery. A physical therapy evaluation.

I have decided to use another office for my counseling services. I'll meet with him in 2 weeks.

Talked to wls coordinator and I have to be put on medication for anxiety by primary physician. Do counseling services before a clearance will be issued. What a set back. Thinking more about Mexico!

So if I get on drugs for anxiety, that is the pre surgery intervention she states when she suggested pharmacological management?

Angry, Did your letter have the words cleared for surgery? Mine never once states those words. Just what she suggested I do.

She claims I suffer from depression and anxiety. Wants me to seek presurgery pharmacological management, referral to psychiatry or counseling services.

Thank you for your concerns and replies. I've taken it to heart. I'm still searching for another DR.

Meet with surgeon today. He talked more about lap band then sleeve. I told him I was more interested in the sleeve. He now set me up for another test. EDG? Camera down stomach because of my gerd. He said the acids in my stomach would make me throw up if I got the sleeve. This happen to anyone?

Yes ma'am Ms. Kathy, I'm just an old southern girl. Thanks for reply.

I had my sleep study last night and their pretty sure I don't qualify for apnea. Only thing left in my corner is the fact my bmi is 36. Newly diagnosis of hb pressure in June, pcos, gerd, and fibromyalga. Has anyone had success with insurance paying for surgery? If you were in my situation, how long did it take? I have BCBS Florida employees group. Thanks .. signed frustrated!

How long have you had hbp?

You're very lucky! My doctor wants to do the very opposite and perform lap band surgery. I'm currently looking for another surgeon, but not having any luck. See I live in a smaller community and already travel far. I may have to get banded, if it's the only way to get me healthier. Best of luck!

Well I contacted the other doctors office and they do not offer the sleeve for weight loss.

Can a doctors office with hold your medical records? In the morning, I'm going to call another WL center that's 1 1/2 hours away, to consult with their weight loss coordinator. Thanks all for the helpful information. I believe this current surgeon has his heart in his pocket. Best of luck to everyone in their weight loss journey!

Yes maybe that's true. He wants me to get a GDE test. Camera down to stomach. Which the office said he was going to perform. I take medication for Gerd. He said a sleeve is not good for patients with gerd, because of the acid levels in a smaller stomach. I'm wondering if he documents my test as a failure then I would have to get the band. Only 2 surgeons in that office. I would have to move to another city and re-do everything I've already completed. Almost finished for submitting to insurance.

Could you share your experience? Insurance or self pay?

Where is that I'm near Panama City?