taweedeegirl

@@taweedeegirl my surgeon required a letter of support from my PCP. I spoke with insurance today and they said I will have an answer by next Thursday. I think I will be stalker girl tomorrow and call them tomorrow anyway lol lol lol I know that's right????????????

did your PCP have to put in a referral to get approval before you saw your surgeon?! if she already sent in the approval for you to see the surgeon then the insurance company has already cleared it all you need is your date!! I am at the same status right now ..only difference is I have to do my upper G.I. test to see if it is clear

well then you are good to go the last thing you do need is your surgery date ..I've been corrected

@@taweedeegirl what other tests did you need. I was told all I would need is blood work. depending on their qualifications or surgeons request ekg ..chest x rays .. ultrasound ..maybe upper GI or GERD test.. once u met with surgeon they will tell u

i gained a 1 pound, but did not lose any weight .. and i was approved per policyThat's awesome, M weight has been up and down during my 3 month weigh in.. Today I was .30 ounces down from my initial weigh in but i'm so nervous. What insurance do you have? I have UnitedHealth care

I want to encourage anyone who may be anxious or nervous or think that they will not get approved because I was all of those things .I did stay in prayer and I know whatever God has for me will be. Being approved ..were my prayers being answered and one of the best days of my life. I just wanted to scream and cry and shout. Now that my life will be forever changed I know that I will have to do my part to keep this new life style. #GodIsSoGoodToMe

be advised after u get clearance from your ins co. there will be more test.. then u will get a surgery date

sounds like you are on the right track just have everything done ...there really is no way to get around it I was able to do the EKG at my doctors office I do not have to do the Endoscopic. part

I have to schedule my "barium" test.. and then I'll get a date if all things are clear

oooh okaay.. I don't have that

what is GERD?! I have to do an upper GI test..is that part of it?

can I ask y u chose the RNY .. my doc recommended that for me.. but I'm choosing the sleeve

CONGRATS glad u r doing well

ok ...diet pills...

gave u pills for what??? diet pills? ask her for a step by step process..what requirements u need to meet

I don't see y not

when u are seeing the nutritionist u don't Have to lose weight..just going for 6 months meet qualification.. your surgeon will tell u if u need to lose weight before actual surgery .. I have UHC through my employer.. not sure what community or compass plans are

my doctor is recommending I do the RNY but I had my heart set on the sleeve.. what is the popular opinion among people? I'm 5 foot my BMI is 41 and I weigh 211.. I thought the RNY was for people that are 350+

congrats!!

not sure if those count.. high cholesterol might??

thank for you info ..

I agree with Marley.. I actually put on weight prior to starting visits.. to ensure my BMI wouldn't drop too low. I didn't lose a pound.. and I was approved keep in mind your BMI should be 35-40 w/ co-morbidities without co-morbidities 40 or higher

6 months of nutrition ... psych.. I was approved by them

loved this post,, remember to post when u are back to your thinnest weight clothes..lol i cant wait to be able to wear 65% of the clothes in my closet !!!

i was approved for surgery with ins., i have my consultation with my surgeon on the 14th.. what should expect at this appt? will i receive a surgery date.. or will more test need to be done?