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first see your primary care physician, most all insurance companies require a letter from your PCP to write a letter of medical necessity and medical clearance referring you to a bariatric surgeon. It will be a good idea to write your own and take it to the PCP as most do not know how to write the letter. Search sample letters of medical necessity for bariatric surgery emory healthcare. It should provide you a search result from emory healthcare that offers sample letters of medical necessity that you can tailor to your needs. I did and was approved on my first submission and had my RNY surgery on October 26, 2016. Hope this helps I will be glad to offer you any other information that I can. Also, search on this board BCBS requirements and see what others have said your insurance required for them, there can be some differences based on how your policy is set up versus someone else who has the same insurance. This can also help inform you. Once you see the bariatric surgeon of your choice they will tell you the requirements of your insurance to be approved. Sometime the insurance companies may tell you, sometimes they won't telling you that you must get that information from the bariatric surgeon.

first see your primary care physician, most all insurance companies require a letter from your PCP to write a letter of medical necessity and medical clearance referring you to a bariatric surgeon. It will be a good idea to write your own and take it to the PCP as most do not know how to write the letter. Search sample letters of medical necessity for bariatric surgery emory healthcare. It should provide you a search result from emory healthcare that offers sample letters of medical necessity that you can tailor to your needs. I did and was approved on my first submission and had my RNY surgery on October 26, 2016. Hope this helps I will be glad to offer you any other information that I can.

I have noticed the same, I had a hysterectomy 2 yrs ago. A few weeks after I had intense hot flashed several times a day one after the other. I was put on premarin lowest dose, did not work, dosage increased 0.9 still did not work . Noticed my rather large stomach started getting jiggly, so I stopped. Even on premarin I slept all summer including the winter with a fan blowing on me, did help my husband as he is cold natured. I sweated under my breasts profusely, I could feel the sweat Rolling down. I am 19 dpo, immediately after surgery, I have not had to sleep with the fan on, sure my husband is happy. To be honest before surgery I could take a shower get out and dry myself and a few minutes later I was drenched with sweat. I think I had one few second hotflash, no sweating anymore. Yippee

As a nurse and RNY I believe it is very necessary due to our altered physiology. There is no way that in an emergency situation EMS or physicians would know initially without a family member's disclosure or an ultrasound, which may not be called for. I ordered a medic alert bracelet from Amazon for $11.99 with free engraving. It will say Gastric bypass: No NSAID'S, No blind NG tubes, No sugar. ICE: two family members phone numbers. We are so delicate now and our lives can be in real danger in an emergency.

So great to hear that you are doing well! I was definitely praying for you to have a smooth recovery. Im still waiting to find out my surgery date. I should know one day this week. Are you having any issues getting enough liquids? Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App Thank you for your prayers they were and still are needed. I will be glad when you have your surgery date soon. No issues with liquids just really do not want to sip, sip, sip or eat really. I average 4 - 6 cups of Fluid per day and that is only because I make myself drink, I don't feel thirsty, nor hungry. the 1/2 cup of Water to 1/2 of apple juice or allowed fruit juice is sad, especially when the juice is already unsweetened.... I am doing well with the wait of 30 minutes after meals to drink though.

Congrats!!! I am so glad to hear that! That is happening quick! I don't get mine until November 18th! Good luck! Let me know how it goes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congratulations, glad to hear from you again, glad you are approved. I think the approval was last Friday. I called today and was told that I was approved. So glad. I have surgery on Wednesday I am doing GB because I have GERD, HBP, sleep Apnea, and borderline glucose levels, GB cures most people of all these problems. 60% for vanity, 40% about getting rid of all the co-morbidities I have. Do you have your surgery date yet?No date yet. My surgeon is on vacation until next Monday so I will have a date by next Friday. Honestly I would do GB if I had any comobididies but the sleeve will have to do. Please let me know how you are after surgery when you are feeling up to it! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App I will keep you posted. I had RNY surgery on October 26th I have not been in any pain at all. The only problems I had was feeling nauseated/queasy really more like motion sickness. I spent two days at the hospital feeling this way. Once I got home Friday October 28th, I was able to go to solve my nausea/sick queasy/motion sickness feeling, I am a nurse. I was able to get some real rest as well. I am very grateful for the opportunity to have the surgery paid for at 100% by my insurance company. I no longer have high blood pressure, GERD is dramatically improved no reflux, still a little coughing now and then, no sneezing as I was several times a day almost every day, due to hiatal hernia correction I no longer choke when drinking. Sleep apnea, no longer tired throughout the day when I have decided it is time to get out of bed. Due to sickness and lack of sleep being awakened every two hours to walk even while telling the nurses I was sick, I have spent most of my time resting this week and trying to eat and stay hydrated. I plan next week as I am stabilizing now to begin my exercise to get my weight loss going quicker. Still a little tired, a little woosy when walking and a little spacey sometimes when talkiing but no pain at all and not taking any medicine as of today and still doing good. I do understand why after surgery it takes a little more time to come back and post experiences. My post-op is November 8th, hope I can show some numerical weight loss, thank goodness I voted early. oh, I never took one drop of pain medicine and did not have my prescription for oxycodone filled. I had a great surgeon and I have a high tolerance for necessary pain.

November 2, 2016 Congratulations, glad to hear from you again, glad you are approved. I think the approval was last Friday. I called today and was told that I was approved. So glad. I have surgery on Wednesday I am doing GB because I have GERD, HBP, sleep Apnea, and borderline glucose levels, GB cures most people of all these problems. 60% for vanity, 40% about getting rid of all the co-morbidities I have. Do you have your surgery date yet?No date yet. My surgeon is on vacation until next Monday so I will have a date by next Friday. Honestly I would do GB if I had any comobididies but the sleeve will have to do. Please let me know how you are after surgery when you are feeling up to it! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal AppI will keep you posted. I had RNY surgery on October 26th I have not been in any pain at all. The only problems I had was feeling nauseated/queasy really more like motion sickness. I spent two days at the hospital feeling this way. Once I got home Friday October 28th, I was able to go to solve my nausea/sick queasy/motion sickness feeling, I am a nurse. I was able to get some real rest as well. I am very grateful for the opportunity to have the surgery paid for at 100% by my insurance company. I no longer have high blood pressure, GERD is dramatically improved no reflux, still a little coughing now and then, no sneezing as I was several times a day almost every day, due to hiatal hernia correction I no longer choke when drinking. Sleep apnea, no longer tired throughout the day when I have decided it is time to get out of bed. Due to sickness and lack of sleep being awakened every two hours to walk even while telling the nurses I was sick, I have spent most of my time resting this week and trying to eat and stay hydrated. I plan next week as I am stabilizing now to begin my exercise to get my weight loss going quicker. Still a little tired, a little woosy when walking and a little spacey sometimes when talkiing but no pain at all and not taking any medicine as of today and still doing good. I do understand why after surgery it takes a little more time to come back and post experiences. My post-op is November 8th, hope I can show some numerical weight loss, thank goodness I voted early.

Congrats!!! I am so glad to hear that! That is happening quick! I don't get mine until November 18th! Good luck! Let me know how it goes! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks, I will keep you updated. Surgery is at 12:30 am.

Congratulations, glad to hear from you again, glad you are approved. I think the approval was last Friday. I called today and was told that I was approved. So glad. I have surgery on Wednesday I am doing GB because I have GERD, HBP, sleep Apnea, and borderline glucose levels, GB cures most people of all these problems. 60% for vanity, 40% about getting rid of all the co-morbidities I have. Do you have your surgery date yet?No date yet. My surgeon is on vacation until next Monday so I will have a date by next Friday. Honestly I would do GB if I had any comobididies but the sleeve will have to do. Please let me know how you are after surgery when you are feeling up to it! Sent from my SM-G900T using the BariatricPal App I will keep you posted.

Congratulations, glad to hear from you again, glad you are approved. I think the approval was last Friday. I called today and was told that I was approved. So glad. I have surgery on Wednesday I am doing GB because I have GERD, HBP, sleep Apnea, and borderline glucose levels, GB cures most people of all these problems. 60% for vanity, 40% about getting rid of all the co-morbidities I have. Do you have your surgery date yet?

I was approved by BCBSIL. Found out today, thank goodness. I completed my pre-op appointment today and am on the schedule for gastric bypass on this Wednesday at 12:30 afternoon. Went out and bought sugar free popsicles, wylers sugar free singles, Apple juice, white grape juice, sugar free Jello and chicken broth. Tomorrow is the clear liquid diet, so I will have those items and I have to do a bowel prep. Not looking forward to the bowel prep...... Glad things are moving on. Appointment with Dr. Macik on October 4th, submission to insurance 10/10/16, BCBSIL/Teamcare approval 10/24/16, surgery 10/26/16. I thank God for his blessings.

Wanted to let you know that I was approved by BCBSIL. Found out today, thank goodness. I completed my pre-op appointment today and am on the schedule for gastric bypass on this Wednesday at 12:30 afternoon. Went out and bought sugar free popsicles, wylers sugar free singles, Apple juice, white grape juice, sugar free Jello and chicken broth. Tomorrow is the clear liquid diet, so I will have those items and I have to do a bowel prep. Not looking forward to the bowel prep...... Glad things are moving on. Appointment with Dr. Macik, Northside Bariatric Surgery Center on October 4th, submission to insurance 10/10/16, BCBSIL/Teamcare approval 10/24/16, surgery 10/26/16. I thank God for his blessings.

I am sorry to hear of the stricture. I am hopeful that the endoscopy to stretch your esophagus will help give you the relief that you need. As soon as you are up to it, please keep me posted on how the endoscopy went and if things are better for you.Thank you. 12:30 today. Hoping this does the trick Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Just checking on you, how are you feeling do you feel any relief? I hope so. How are you feeling today, did the procedure work? Wanted to let you know that I was approved by BCBSIL. Found out today, thank goodness. I completed my pre-op appointment today and am on the schedule for gastric bypass on this Wednesday at 12:30 afternoon. Went out and bought sugar free popsicles, wylers sugar free singles, Apple juice, white grape juice, chicken broth. Tomorrow is the clear liquid diet, so I will have those items and I have to do a bowel prep. Not looking forward to the bowel prep...... Glad things are moving on. Appointment with Dr. Macik on October 4th, submission to insurance 10/10/16, BCBSIL/Teamcare approval 10/24/16, surgery 10/26/16. I thank God for his blessings.

I am sorry to hear of the stricture. I am hopeful that the endoscopy to stretch your esophagus will help give you the relief that you need. As soon as you are up to it, please keep me posted on how the endoscopy went and if things are better for you.Thank you. 12:30 today. Hoping this does the trick Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Just checking on you, how are you feeling do you feel any relief? I hope so.