CrazyHeart14

Depends on insurance plan but mine was good for 3 months

Good news, insurance called and told me I had 1 year from approval. So I am clear. Whew!

Oh great!!! I am on my 6 month of weigh in. I will be complete June 22nd. I still need to get an upper GI and have my final appointment with my surgeon. I am getting excited. Feels like I have been waiting for a long time. Keep me updated on your surgery date!

You are close! My heart ablation is July 11th and appt to be cleared Aug 8th. So if all goes well surgery should be about 2 weeks from that. Insurance called today and said my approval is good for 1 year. So that is a relief too. That's next May!

How's everyone doing here in jax?

Hey there! I was just approved but now have to wait for a heart procedure before I can set a date. So hopefully soon. Really want to get it done before my kids go back to school in Aug.

How about you?

Depends on insurance plan but mine was good for 3 months

Thank you!

I know this thread is a couple months old but I figured you may know. Once insurance approves how long is it good before you need approval again? I was just approved but now my cardiologist wants to do a procedure and said I need to wait until after to discuss time frame for wls.

@@Changed2016 I hope they call to schedule me quick. Message today said the schedulers would contact me soon. Good luck with your surgery!!

I have my first appointment June 1st, honestly, I'd love to get the surgery over the summer (as this is when I have the most help/time off), But.... I doubt this is possible? I have a couple friends who had surgery with the same guy I have a consult with. (A preferred surgeon through my insurance, thus being covered at a higher rate) And she said it took 6 months. She also said if I was to be more flexible with scheduling appointments. (With nutritionist, psychologist, etc.) It could go faster. But how much faster?

Tina, I'm having my surgery on June 24th @ mayo in jacksonville. Because I had a lot of things wrong with me, like sleep apnea, etc.. It's taken me over a year. They want to make sure that you know everything & are ready for your new re-birth.

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@@marylu I am going to Mayo too. Approval today! Do you remember how long from approval you got a date?

@@Madea61 I am 43 and in Jax. Was approved today so hopefully a June surgery date. I have heart issues and hope I see some healing for sure!

@@kmorri I would love to join the fb group.

Another Jacksonville! Well at the bottom. Considered St Augustine but right outside my neighborhood is Jax.

@@Changed2016 I am having surgery at mayo Jax too. Do you have a date now? I got insurance approval today. Hoping the schedule process is quick.

I had mine done with no anesthesia. They recently started doing this. I had the numbing spray but that was it. I gagged but knew I would so was prepared. They talked me threw it. Easy and I got up and went home.

@@Ruth1ess thanks! How are you doing? Also how long did they have you do the preop liquid diet? Does it depend on Dr or person? I have seen it all over the place.

@vandernoordh I also have the 6 months within the past 2 years. Did you use Dr visits? Most all my visits talk about diet and weight loss. The nurse said I would be able to use those? Just curious how yours worked?

Brand new to the site but am preop and will have surgery at mayo. Dr Bowers as well. Last classes next Month. Do we have a one on one with the nutritionist before surgery? I am local too.