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I completed all my requirements on 11/4. The patient coordinator said that she will upload it all to my chart for the team to approve it to be sent to my insurance. How long did it take your team to approve your chart to be sent to your insurance? The representative for my surgeons office said a few weeks. Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

I did get my approval! I just had surgery on the 21st of Jan! Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

What are the best tasting protein drinks or mixes? I am preop and will be starting my liquid diet on the 6th. I also meet that day with my surgeon, nutritionist and nurse for preop work. My nutritionist will give me a list of acceptable things for =my liquid diet. I have tried premier protein (strawberries and creme) and fairlife (30g chocolate milk protein), both of them tasted horrible. I am planning on asking them if I can drink protein water or add the protein to coffee but I wanted to get a list of everyone's favorite flavor or brand of protein mixes/drinks.

Yeah, I'm not buying in bulk for that reason lol. I might just buy different brands and flavors to try! Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'll have to try the sample pack! Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! I'm excited. I'm so ready to love myself, and feel better! I do have to do liquid diet, it's for 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after. I go for my pre-OP work on 1/6. But if I remember correctly, after the post-OP liquid diet, I'll be on puree's for 3 weeks, then soft foods for 2 weeks and regular food for a week to see if I can tolerate it. But I'll find that out for sure on my preop appointment! Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

My surgery date is January 21st. My surgeon is Dr. Alexander Ayzengart at UF Health in Gainesville FL. I go in on Jan 6th for my pre-op tests and appointments. Height: 5'4 CW: 259 SW: GW: 145-150

My surgeon is 2 hours away or I would have paid them a visit [emoji23] but I'm glad that it worked out for us both as well! Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

I completed my requirements on 11/4 and they didn't start reviewing my chart until 11/22. Two weeks have passed and still nothing. I have contacted them twice and they just tell me there isn't any update. So I asked my patient coordinator how long a review typically takes and she said that there isn't a time limit. Right now, I am dying to get a job. I currently stay home with my 2 year old and I want to get a job, obviously for money but two things are hindering it: 1) I have no set date until my insurance approves (medicaid). 2) I have horrible joint pain and back spasms so I would need an office job of some sort. Part of me wants to just wait it out but I am annoyed because this whole process is making me want to improve every aspect of my life but I can't get a job due to no set surgery date. I don't want to get a job, only to quit in a month or so. Any pointers? I am so aggravated and needed to rant!

Right! Thank you! I can't wait. Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

I was more so just frustrated because I went 2 weeks without knowing the progress. I would call and ask but they would just email the patient coordinator. She would just email me back and say "no update". I was also worried/scared that I wouldn't get approved. She told me 7-14 days before I'd get an answer but we submitted it on the 16th and got my approval today, the 20th! So it's a big relief! Thank you! Lol Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

Update: I got approved and my surgery is 1/21! Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

Now that they submitted my stuff, I'm going to start calling my insurance. They submitted it Monday. I was going to call today but I forgot. Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

What company is your Medicaid under? I live in Florida and have full medicaid and my plan is Staywell. Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

Exactly! What a way to start the new year. Every step was worth it! New year, new me.. literally [emoji28] I know everything will be worth it in the end and I will be healthier and happier. I'm glad you're making good progress. Keep it up! I'll make sure to update yall. Thank you! Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

Thank you! I definitely am [emoji23] Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

Update: She submitted today. Now we wait. She said 7-14 days before I'll hear anything. Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

Yes very soon! I was hoping it would have been submitted Friday but I didn't hear from her so hopefully monday I will! Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

Update: She called me yesterday because she was about to submit it to my insurance when she realized I needed to do a video session with the dietitian because it was recommended during my psyc eval but for some reason, it was never set up for me to do. So I did that quickly yesterday! The dietitian is excited to work with me and thinks I will do great with the surgery. So now I am just waiting on my patient coordinator to receive the information from my dietitian before she can submit it to my insurance! Fingers crossed that it will be today!

I got a message today from the nurse at my surgeon's office saying she was reviewing my labs and saw that my B12 is low. So at least I know they're reviewing my chart! They may be slowing reviewing it, but that's the first update in 2 weeks! Fingers crossed I hear something later this week! Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

I passed it. The psych that my surgeon uses, tells you after your eval if you passed or not. It's just taking them forever to review my chart. We haven't sent it to my Medicaid yet because the team has to approve it to make sure I'm surgery ready, then they send it to my insurance to get approval for surgery. I think it's taking a while due to it being the holidays. Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

I'm trying my hardest to be patient! I'm just so eager to get healthy and get a stable and secure job. I'll definitely check in before the new year. I feel like since I'm using Medicaid and not a private insurance/employer insurance that they're taking their time since I don't have to worry about deductibles and such! Thanks! [emoji178] Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

Hey! Have you had your surgery yet? Sent from my SM-A205U using BariatricPal mobile app

I’m from Jacksonville FL and no one in Jax accepts Staywell Medicaid for the surgery. I was told that the closest place that accepts it is Gainesville. Has anyone had WLS and Medicaid with a Gainesville surgeon? If so, I’d like to know so I can get a new referral sent out!

My bariatric team has been reviewing my chart for nearly 2 weeks. I emailed my patient coordinator asking how long it normally takes for them to review it. She messaged me back saying there is no time limit. How long did it take your team to review and approve your chart so it can be sent to your insurance?