larrydoz

Not really "woe" but a hurdle to clear. I went through my 6 month weight loss program, got a sleep study, got a cardiac clearance, and generally jumped through all the hoops required of me. On the very day I had my last weight loss appointment, I went to work after the appointment only to be told that my company would be switching providers in 30 days. YIKES! A quick look online showed that my new provider also covered gastric bypass. After talking to my nurse navigator, we decided to wait the 30 days and then talk to new insurance company. my navigator hasn't been able to find out if I've met their requirements, so we just submitted a claim last week, figuring they'll let us know if we haven't met their criteria. Keeping my fingers crossed. Hoping for the best but expecting I will have more hoops to jump through.

Tomorrow morning I have to be at the hospital at 7AM.

I'm not scheduled yet, but just working out the time frames, I'll be finished with my phone course Mar 2nd. My insurance company takes 2 weeks to approve or disapprove. that means I'll likely be scheduled for some time in April.

Hi ambieambs How exciting! I'm scheduled for the 8th. Larry

I just had my surgeons visit yesterday and will have an April 8 surgery. Surgeons visit seemed more a formality than anything. I start pre-op diet on 3/28/15.

So... after I FINALLY got my new insurance card, submitted. They told my nurse it could take up to 2 months for approval. seven days later....BAM! Approved! Surgeons visit on 3/17

I've been approved now, but won't get a surgery date until my surgeon visit which is on March 17. I'll have at least a 10 day wait after that, but likely longer, so I'm still guessing early April.

Hi Aquarias, That's what I'm hoping. What is a PCP letter? Larry

Okay, so after completing one telephone class for new insurance company - coopportunity - I go to work and boss tells me they just got word that coopportuity is bankrupt and our company will switch to United Healthcare on Feb 1. I'm beginning to just enjoy the humor of all of this and have placed it all in God's hands.

we heard back from the new insurance company last week. They want me to do their 10 week telephone course, and we'll resubmit once that is complete. Disappointing, but at least I see a clear path forward again.

Hi Jmcdaniel, Glad your surgery went well. I'm still trying to straighten out issues from switching insurance. Hopefully soon Larry

Hi J, I'm in Braddyville. Turns out I'll be having my surgery at Methodist in Omaha. L

This morning is my last visit for my 6 month dr supervised weight loss program. I can submit to insurance after this. It's the last hoop.

I live south east of council bluffs and will have mine done at Immanuel or mercy. Going for my last weight management apt this morning and will submit to insurance company today!

I seem to be on the same time-frame as you. I'll do my last weight loss visit in early November and it will just be a waiting game after that. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for December, but bracing myself for the idea that it may be January. If so, that would probably be better for my family to not have me recuperating from surgery over the holidays.