JealousMuch

Approximately how long did you have wait to hear back from insurance with a denial or approval? How far out was your surgery scheduled after approval?

Were you approved? How long did it take to hear back from insurance with a response?

I am trying to quit smoking after 12 years. My surgeon requires you to quit a minimum of 6 weeks prior to surgery. His nurse suggested I speak with my PCP about prescription aids. So far, from what I've read, chantix seems to have a higher success rate than Patches, gum ect.... Have you taken chantix? If so, what were the side effects you experienced? How long did you take chantix? Did it work for you? If so, how long have you been a non smoker? Even if you haven't tried chantix I would love to hear any and all tips on how you kicked the habit. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Sorry, I just saw what you did. Where did you go in Mexico?

Where did you go through for the loan?

May I ask how you're paying for it? Like did insurance cover some/all? Are you financing it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

How long after surgery did it take you to return to your normal life(work, school, exercise, etc....)? How long were you bed ridden for? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I should be having my last appointment in July and hoping for surgery in august. I'm having the gastric bypass. I'm in good 'ol Nebraska. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I went to one appointment at the bariatrics center after referral from my PCP. At that appointment they submitted paperwork for an approval for the weight loss surgery. They put me on the books for next month and march for blood work, dietician, everything that they require etc.... everything I've read, people did their requirements first then the doctor/surgeon sent in the insurance request. So if insurance approves then what? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If she minds your thinning hair or flabby skin, she wasn't worth it to begin with. Best of luck, dear :-) Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I haven't met with the surgeon yet. Just the nurse and coordinator at the bariatrics center. We are limbo right now waiting two weeks to hear back from insurance. I seriously don't get it. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sorta, kinda, maybe wondering if there are any cornhuskers out there that are at the beginning stages of everything? I'd love to find someone to go through this with step by step. I've gone to my initial consultation and now I await the dreaded 3 weeks to hear back from insurance for a decision. They did put me on the books for my 3 hour block appointments late February and blood work in march. And what the hell, I suppose you Iowans are welcomed as well Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What was all the requirements Medicaid had in order for you to get the surgery? From first consultation to surgery table what was the length of time through Medicaid? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I was sorta, kinda, maybe wondering if there are any cornhuskers out there that are at the beginning stages of everything? I'd love to find someone to go through this with step by step. I've gone to my initial consultation and now I await the dreaded 3 weeks to hear back from insurance for a decision. They did put me on the books for my 3 hour block appointments late February and blood work in march. And what the hell, I suppose you Iowans are welcomed as well. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Following! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Why did Medicaid deny you in the first place? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Did you have any comorbid conditions when you were approved by the insurance company? Or were you able to get approved with just your BMI alone? All of my blood work came back good. They said I am healthy other than my weight, obviously. I've been reading up and most everything said you must have at least one comorbid condition, for most insurances to approve bariatrics surgery. I met with the bariatrics center on Tuesday and now we wait 2-3 weeks for insurance to come back with a answer and I am crazy nervous since I am "healthy". Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That is so reassuring. Thank you so much Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's fantastic! I'm thrilled for you Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App You're absolutely right, thank you so much Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

So were you approved for the surgery than? With only a high BMI? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I don't know you....BUUUUUT I am beyond thrilled for you, woman! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App