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Shrinkinqtpi
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Insurance Approval Jitters
Shrinkinqtpi replied to doingitmyway's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Amurillo04 I waited too long to be a polite bug. I followed instructions from the office manager respecting the mountain of paperwork that piled up during vacation. It is a good idea to advocate for yourself politely. They are there to help you. The worst they can say is no. Make it about getting your reference number and nothing else. They have to give it to you if you ask for it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Insurance Approval Jitters
Shrinkinqtpi replied to doingitmyway's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@donya4859 Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Did anyone stay in liquid diet long term post-op?
Shrinkinqtpi replied to Chrysalis77's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@ Chrysalis77 Thank you for asking this question and posting your Nut's answer. I have thought this question many times as I will be going back to work as a teacher very fast after surgery. 1/2 time at first... shakes would make the transition much easier. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone from Houston, TX?
Shrinkinqtpi replied to Elyse519's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@cinand38 wow you're nearly 3 months out! How are you doing? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Insurance Approval Jitters
Shrinkinqtpi replied to doingitmyway's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@ amurillo04 Good news! I called enough times now that they submitted to the insurance company & I have a reference number. Phew! Tomorrow the insurance calls will begin. Thank God!!!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Insurance Patients - When did you meet your surgeon?
Shrinkinqtpi replied to Sleeved_Michelle's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Meeting my surgeon was amongst the first steps in the preApproval process Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
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Shrinkinqtpi replied to doingitmyway's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Update I had my reassessment a week ago today while the insurance coordinator was out of town. Yup. She has not submitted anything to the insurance company yet. it would be great if all members of the staff were as fantastic as the surgeon and medical staff. Finding my happy face/voice to get to the next level. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone from Houston, TX?
Shrinkinqtpi replied to Elyse519's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've heard great things about Dr. Garth @tellej12 He has a vegetarian Facebook page and electronic presence with lots of positive information. It is good to see another with the Davis Clinic! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone from Houston, TX?
Shrinkinqtpi replied to Elyse519's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@cinand38 Thank you for your insight about Primomo. You have been through a lot. Congratulations on successful surgery. How long ago was your surgery with him? Dr. Primomo is so kind and easy to talk to. It has been a blessing working with him so far and look forward to sharing equally positive surgery stories after. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone from Houston, TX?
Shrinkinqtpi replied to Elyse519's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@bostonbritt congratulations!!! It is such great news to hear progress in the same office! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
August Bypass Buddies!
Shrinkinqtpi replied to Pink Ninja's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lol then there's mine... I went through reassessment on Thursday last week and Wednesday this week the surgeon's office still has not submitted to the insurance company. They said I should know something within the next 2.5 weeks.... So based on what I've seen here and what they told me... Anywhere from 1 day to 2.5 weeks from submission to the insurance company. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Insurance Approval Jitters
Shrinkinqtpi replied to doingitmyway's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Kyn13 So sorry to hear about the speed bump in your path to healthier living. Remember, the speed bump is there to get insurance approval so you do not have to pay the $40k+ it will take to have the surgery. (BTW - remind me of this if my surgery approval does not come through!!!) -
I just called my surgeon's office to get the reference number so I can gently urge the insurance company to take care of me. My reassessment was 7 days ago and they have not submitted my paperwork to the insurance company yet... AHHHHH!
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They have everything needed to make the decision... just have not gotten to it yet. They said they would contact the surgeon first then me. Breathing through the small details... They also said that they would probably contact me by the end of next week which is much sooner than the doctor's office said. I feel better having called
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I called again today and they said they've received 17 pages of documents from my surgeon's office. The insurance company said that I should know something within 15 calendar days from their late receipt of my paperwork... by June 14, 2016 at the latest. What should have taken 2 weeks maximum is taking 3.5 + weekends. As a teacher. recovery is getting suspiciously close to the start of school. My husband keeps saying God is protecting me from something. So I have been trying to feel blessed.
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My infant daughter used to get rashes in her little folds on her thighs and the doctor prescribed and OTC medication called Lotrimin (athlete's foot medication). It worked wonders and was gentle enough for a baby/toddler. My husband uses it for jock-itch/thunder-thighs as well with immediate results.
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@ Your speed bump is frustrating. Hopefully, the peer-to-peer review will be fruitful.
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Headache on liquid diet
Shrinkinqtpi replied to Elvenprincess's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Elvenprincess This is what my surgeon's office will have me on as well. They also suggested the premixed protein drinks on this website as a once a day alternative besides broth. They said the water/calorie-free minimum was 64 oz and to aim closer to 120 oz. This is quite a detox and a headache makes sense! -
Insurance Approval Jitters
Shrinkinqtpi replied to doingitmyway's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I too am in the wait for approval mode. The office manager in my doctor's office said that fast notice of approval is unusual and that a quick notification is generally a denial. I've decided to root for a longer wait so I can get an approval! No guarantees from the office manager but a new way to look at the process. -
@@cajackson congratulations!! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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Does everyone but me have a nutritionist?
Shrinkinqtpi replied to cseidman's topic in Food and Nutrition
Wow I would not be allowed to have surgery without dietitian support according to the insurance company's policy. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone from Houston, TX?
Shrinkinqtpi replied to Elyse519's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Cindy Currie Anderson Thank you for the positive feedback about Primomo - he is scheduled to be my surgeon as well when insurance allows the surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone from Houston, TX?
Shrinkinqtpi replied to Elyse519's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I'm in Katy too and commuting to West Memorial. Waiting on insurance for final approval. Not on preop yet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
Anyone from Houston, TX?
Shrinkinqtpi replied to Elyse519's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I hope to start soon and am actually seeing Dr. Primomo in Dr. Davis' office. Just waiting on AETNA so I can schedule the surgery date! -
WELL I HAVE VEEN SLEEVED
Shrinkinqtpi replied to rebirthbaby's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congratulations and well wishes for a speedy recovery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App -
@mersedes620 How did your procedure go? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
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August Bypass Buddies!
Shrinkinqtpi replied to Pink Ninja's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
@@Pink Ninja So jealous of your date confirmation. Congratulations!!!!! Still waiting and hopeful for insurance approval in time to have surgery in July or early August. I will join the celebration fervently when I know more. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App
