sprysmeow
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Ughh! It is still for the best. I am soooo excited! I can not wait to get healthy AND thin.
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My Insurance requires the Psych, Nutritionist and Surgeon. I would love to get this moving a little quicker. The Bariatrician was booked 1.5 months out. I am glad to get the extra information, but the waiting is getting old. I wish my program was this stream lined.
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They sure do make you jump through hoops. This forum seems to have a lot of answers and people that can help you navigate.
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They sure do make you jump through hoops. This forum seems to have a lot of answers and people that can help you navigate.
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Hi, I am in the same boat. I had to wait about three weeks for my 1st appt. and I just completed my first check mark today! Yeah! I have my psych eval and she said everything was fine. Next week nutritionist and I can not get it to see the surgeon until the 22nd then Bariatrician on the 31st. These appointments are very hard to get.
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Hi, I am in the same boat, my BMI is 36.8, with 3 comorbitities. but I am at the very beginning of the journey. It has taken so long for me to finally decide that this is what I want, I would like for it to just move along quickly. I have my first appointment on Wednesday. How long did it take to get through the required appointments, before actually having it submitted to insurance?
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Hi, I am from Illinois with BCBSIL. How long did it take from your first appointment to the approval and scheduling surgery?
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I have BCBSIL PPO, so there were no diet requirements and I had no other health complications or concerns that had to be addressed or evaluated. My first appointment with my surgeon was on February 17th. Completed 2 visits with a nutritionist, psych eval and EGD. Submitted for insurance approval on April 14th, approved April 26th. Don't have a surgery date yet, should get that call by Wednesday, but expect it to be the end of May/beginning of June.
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Thank you, I have been so excited since I have made this decision (I have been thinking about it since 2008). I guess I am at the beginning of a list of appointments. I am sure time will fly!
Congratulations to both of you!!! I wish you all the best in your journey! I will be following and here to cheer you on!
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Did you have to exercise up to 2hrs and 15mins or equivalent it to 5000 steps everyday to be cleared by your psych?
sprysmeow replied to Tiale's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Hi, have you tried a Fitbit? You may be surprised to find that you already walk 5000 steps per day. When I want to do a total of 10,000 I go to the track and walk 30-45 min. It is very motivating to have the Fitbit, just parking further away from the building really boosts the number of steps. Some times just walking over to a co-workers desk instead of sending an email, those little things add up.
