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Many of the tests are required by the surgeon rather than insurance. They want to make sure you can handle it. There are the insurance requirements and the. The additional things required by the surgeon. For me this was the swallow test, cardiologist and pulmonologist. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Best wishes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm July 18 too Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ii had my cardio visit this morning and now am scheduled for the nuclear stress test and echo in 10 days due to abnormal EKG. Scary for me but I have to make sure all is ok. Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App This happened to me and I was cleared without any problems after the additional tests. Just took a few more visits and few more co-pays :-). Good luck!

I called them every other day. Just called today and they told me it was approved yesterday and they are mailing a letter.

Only you knows what is best for you. Best of luck!

Finally approved! Took 12 business days but heard today. Surgery the 18th and start liquid diet Monday! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Will you have Cobra after your insurance is up? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Call your insurance tomorrow and ask their requirements! No need to wait Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm on my 10th business day waiting Getting anxious and call every day. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I start liquid diet next Monday. I weened myself off of coffee and had my last cup last Thursday. Because I did it slowly I have no headaches but am exhausted all the time. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been waiting since 6/22. Scheduled for 7/18 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Me too. Mine was submitted on the 22nd. They said could be 15 business days before I hear. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great job! You can really see a difference Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I did not need an endoscopy. Here is what I had to do: EKG Stress Test Echo Pulmonologist Swallow Test sleep Study Psych Nutritionist Blood work

Curious as to why the seemingly arbitrary date if surgery is not until November. What is the reason for 25 by July 29? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I'm not sure what I was expecting I mean not like 60lbs but I guess just frustrated that the scale isn't moving I know I'm losing inches I just never documented the inches maybe that's why Sent from my SM-G935V using the BariatricPal App Start now. You will stall again and it will help get through it! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Why would you not take them? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My last appt was 6/22 and Anthem BCBS shows receiving package same day. Still waiting on approval. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Amazing! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ugh sorry. What reason did they give? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Speaking from being in your shoes.i had surgery March 28th, found out I was pregnant April 13th. I was pregnant when I had surgery but do to the hospital only doing a urine test it was too early to detect. Had they done blood work I wouldn't have had surgery and I would be having a healthy baby in Dec. Due to the surgery and me not being able to eat / drink anything I had to terminate.. I was not able to even keep down Water. food was a huge NO!!!! I vomit everyday all day.. Trust me you want to let them know ahead of time and reschedule your surgery to avoid mental, emotional torture... GOOD LUCK, BEST WISHES AND CONGRATS ON A HEALTHY BABY!! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G750A using the BariatricPal App I'm sorry about this. I'm sure that was very difficult Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My plan says it is allowed after one month. I have a hard time believing I would feel ready for that then. When I am ready I am planning on wine and will try it at home first to see how I react before drinking in public. Don't want to get sick, dump or get so drunk I embarrass myself Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App