plantoshrink
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Greetings...I am in Long Beach. Have my consulation/evaluation this Wed in Newport. From what I understand, my insurance will cover me 90% IF I qualify...not entirely sure what all that means. Would love to find out more about your situation...and other locals as well!!
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Can you name 1, or 2 things you would love to do once you reach your goal?
plantoshrink replied to mstrina27's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
My daughter has older pictures of me when I was alot thinner. She looks at the pictures and says "look how beautiful you were then mom" OUCH! but I know once I loose the weight, I will start dressing and feeling more confident. I can't wait to be able to go shopping at the same stores as my beautiful daughter :thumbup: -
Can you name 1, or 2 things you would love to do once you reach your goal?
plantoshrink replied to mstrina27's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I will be that skinny girl walking on the promenade in Santa Monica -
Can you name 1, or 2 things you would love to do once you reach your goal?
plantoshrink replied to mstrina27's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I want to play basketball with my teenage daughter. I want to shop in a regular clothing store. I want to ride the rollercoasters at Knotts Berry Farm. I want to walk into a night club and be flirted with again. I want to get out of bed and not hurt. I want to go a waterpark ( I have never been to one) :thumbup: -
Can someone tell me how/where I put the weight loss tickler on my profile?
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wow. I am lucky, once my insurance authorizes it, it should be paid in full. I haven't seen my surgeon yet, but I did go to the seminar and one support group. But all the post op's at the group were bypass, and I am going to do the band. So frustrating to know there is help out there but you have to jump thru so many hoops in order to get it
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Hey there, i'm in Garden Grove area. 35 F. How are you?? I've been to one Dr. for a quick 1 hour seminar, it was very informative. But.... i guess my insurance will only cover so much and my out of pocket will be about $6K. I'm still contimplating it.....
Would love to chat more!
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Greetings from Long Beach California
plantoshrink posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Anyone using Dr. LePort in Fountain Valley. I am at the beginning stages of the whole process. I just want time to fly. I am still in my 6 mos diet (insurance req) I will be doing my psych exam next week. I have already been to one support group and my Dr. Talk is scheduled for the end of April. -
Thank you :wink2: .....No eating disorders here, unless you want to include the fact that I eat TOO much ..lol
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Has anyone not passed their psych eval. I am not sure why I am so nervous about this. What specifically are they looking for? I mean, I know it's going to be a huge lifestyle adjustment. Not sure what they are looking for. :wink2:
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I agree, however take into mind that when they send the authorization in they will use your current weight, not what you have lost during the 6 mos phase. I was feeling like you the first couple of days, but my frame of mind is a little different. I think by doing the 6 mos the insurance company wants to make sure that you are capable of sticking to a plan since you have to follow such a strict diet after surgery. They probably don't want to pay for a surgery that may be sabotaged a few months later by not eating right. As long as your doc states it's medically necessary, it most likely will be approved. Good Luck with everything. and if it helps. my way of thinking now, is that 6 months is going to pass anyways, why not try to live it more healthy. Think about how much better the recovery will be by losing a little weight before the big day. Hang in there.
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Yes, I too was told that my insurance company requires a Dr. Supervised weight loss program before they can even submit the authorization for surgery. It's very frustrating, I agree. I have been through my orientation meeting, my first support group, and I will begin my psych evaluation soon. My "meet with the Dr." and my appt with the dietician isn't until the end of April.
