Mysticpink74

Ok....I had a few different answers on this (but it's to be expected) so I decided to copy what I wrote on another thread & ask the question: How long does it take before insurance approves & surgery is scheduled???? One person sd it only took a week after everything was submitted for insurance approval & surgery was only 3wks after....another person is STILL waiting for approval after everything was submitted In FEBRUARY?! This is my story: I had my 6mo of dieting in with a diff doctor before I decided to go through with Route Y surgery!! I did my initial meeting & had both of my required dietitian Appts.... all I really have left is to lose more 8lbs (my required 5% that I have to lose before surgery) & my Psychiatric appt for him to give the green light so they can get my insurance to cover surgery.... I've been doing the "Bariatric diet" for like 2mo now (meat, 1cup veggies, 1c fruit 3x times a day: no snacking in between...only Water, crystal light, & sugar free tropical Popsicles are accepted) BUT ..... I was going to do surgery a couple of years ago & started going through the process only to get SHUT DOWN by the psych!! He was a skinny lad that sd I was not a good candidate for surgery cuz of my depression?! I mean really depression & obesity kinda go hand in hand?? Just saying.... So anyway out of SPITE I did the "Bariatric Diet" on my own for MONTHS & lost like 70lbs....then I plateaued & stopped dieting only to gain the weight bk & then some... My fear is that something will go wrong with my upcoming Psyhc appt (since its through the only Bariatric surgeons close to me) or I'll have to jump through more hoops before I'm approved for surgery.! I've worked too hard to be shot down now.... my struggle is I always had bad knees & back since I was young....even when I wore a size 5 & weighed 120lbs..... I had four kids back to back from 2002-2005 & gained like almost 200lbs!!! Cuz of my disability issues I can't "work it off" like normal people...I'm in constant pain & am pretty much immobile ...so surgery is the only option I see to get most of this weight off me so I can start moving again!!! ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yeah I don't know? I'm just doing what they require of me...still worried I'll be turned down again...next Monday...I guess we'll see! ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do you remember how bad the pain was post-op or is it a faded memory cuz of the positive outcome of surgery? That is the only other thing that worries me is post-op pain & excess skin hanging from my belly (& insurance not covering the removal IF I NEED it???) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App The pain level will vary by individual. I have a high level of pain tolerance. After surgery when I went into the recovery room, I declined all pain medication. I didn't really need it because at the most my pain level never went above a 2 on a scale of 1 to 10. I walked each day for 30 minutes for months prior to surgery and then when I was in the hospital, I walked a lot. That really helps with the recovery process and reducing pain. no pain! Wow that's encouraging! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

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PINK!!! I so want to wear those clothes!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Wow inspirational!!! I'm still in process so I'll have to show mine at a later date ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ty!!! ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Do you remember how bad the pain was post-op or is it a faded memory cuz of the positive outcome of surgery? That is the only other thing that worries me is post-op pain & excess skin hanging from my belly (& insurance not covering the removal IF I NEED it???) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So did you have surgery yet or are you anxiously waiting Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Omg! 2/15 & you still don't have insurance approval I was hoping it would go faster... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats on surgery!!! Please let me know all the things you go through Kesha1020! ???? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How did you get approval first before all your Appts?? I just don't want to be "let down" after getting my hopes up for this! I've worked too hard & come to far to be disappointed again Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Only have 2 Psyhc visits left before things get submitted to insurance... Scared something will go wrong or I'll have to jump through more hoops to get surgery approval Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I already have CPAP too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi this is pegrae. We are starting a newbie group do you want to join? Sent from my SM-G920V using the BariatricPal App I've been trying to find a FB group that for people that are going through the process (for easy communication....anyone know of one? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I only have 2 Psyhc Appts left to get everything submitted for insurance approval ...I'm scared something will go wrong or I'll have to jump through more hoops to get my surgery scheduled Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Was wondering if I have excess belly skin after surgery ....how hard it is to get insurance to remove it??? I have issues as it is (& little tiny skin colored moles all under that area) I have to keep clothing tucked under there (especially night gown) in order for it to be semi comfortable.... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did everything except psychiatric Appts (I think I need to initial one & follow up)....how long til I can expect insurance (approval) & surgery date??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How long did you stay in hospital? Do you get pain meds in hospital or gas meds? & do you get pain meds when you go home Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yes I'm eager to know how fast everything moves along....I have my Psyhc appt on 4/4/16 everything else is done (for insurance requirements) I'm wondering how long it takes for you to get insurance approval & a date set for surgery?? Want to get like an estimated month where I can plan on surgery..... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my 6mo of dieting in with a diff doctor before I decided to go through with Route Y surgery!! I did my initial meeting & had both of my required dietitian Appts.... all I really have left is to lose more 8lbs (my required 5% that I have to lose before surgery) & my Psychiatric appt for him to give the green light so they can get my insurance to cover surgery.... I've been doing the "Bariatric diet" for like 2mo now (meat, 1cup veggies, 1c fruit 3x times a day: no snacking in between...only Water, crystal light, & sugar free tropical Popsicles are accepted) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ty!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Must let me know how long it takes for (Serious pain) to go away after surgery, please! And how long YOU feel it was necessary to take pain meds after... FMoore.....do you have pain & pain meds now too??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Only my close loved ones know (my finance & my kids) I'm embarrassed to let anyone know, but mainly I feel if I'm not approved for surgery my dieting will be in vein...I know this sounds bad BUT: I did the Bariactric diet a few years back...mainly out of spite cuz I went through the ringer & got my hopes up for surgery only to be SHOT DOWN by the psychiatrist...he said that he didn't feel I was a good candidate for surgery cuz of my depression....?! I'm sorry but obesity & depression go hand in hand....just saying... Anyway I did the bariatric diet (meat, 1cup veggies, 1c fruit 3x a day with no snacking in between except for Crystal light and sugar-free tropical popsicles for MONTHS!!! I lost like 70lbs & plateaued....so I got discouraged & stopped dieting & basically gained ALL my weight bk & then some So even though I'm seeing a diff Psyhc on 4/4/16...I'm scared he's gonna turn me down too (cuz it's through the same medical facility) I already did my 6mo dieting prior to making the decision for surgery & I saw the dietitian for the required 2x the only thing left is the Psyhc giving me the ok!! Personally I feel like I can't tell anyone until I know FOR SURE my surgery is scheduled!!! On another note: if the Psyhc says I'm good to go, anyone know about how long it takes (after all the required steps are taken care) before you get insurance approval & surgery??? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How is your pain level after surgery? That's what I'm worried about ...do they give you pain meds first few days or no? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App