Chantrella

When I got the hospital all nerves when away. I’m fine just a little pain and this IV got me on the toilet 😞 nonstop

Sometimes we are able to tell who our true friends are by what we go through. You’re from the boot so am I, lol. You are also the same height as me and judging by what you’re friends said you carry your weight like me also. When I got down to 197 I look small being that I’m just 5’4. Keep your eyes on the prize and be glade you were able to separate the weeds from the wheat( fake friends from real friends) Find a support group close to you and make new friends😊

Day 5 out of 14 ☹

I rather this than what I’m on! ☹️. Wish I could have some meat and veggies

They want me to follow this AM-Protein Shake-160calories Lunch- Broth-5calories Lunch-protein bar-200calories Snack- Sugar free jello-5 calories Dinner-Broth-5calories my daily protein intake is 59

I am only paying 300 everything else is 100% covered. I met my 300 deductible but I haven’t met my oop max of 3000 yet, but the way my job has it set up I only pay 300.00. I have insurance through my employer.

Update for everyone my coordinator called me today to ask if I knew how much I had to pay for surgery at my pre-op. I told her yes 10% of the procedure since so am in coinsurance phase. She told me that didn’t sound right and to call the hospital they would know for sure. So the hospital said I have the best insurance because all I pay is 300.00 everything else is covered. A little lost I called my insurance asked to speak to someone high up and they too confirmed only 300.00. Like wow! I haven’t even met my out of pocket yet. So thankful I decided to get the more expensive policy for 20 extra bucks a month.

I am having bypass surgery March 3rd through insurance approval and when my coordinator called to schedule my consents. She said I didn’t have to pay a deposit to my surgeon because my deductible was met. When the scheduler called to schedule my appointment and pre op paperwork appoint for 2 days before surgery she did not mention I would have to pay anything. I just don’t want to get to the hospital and they want 4,000.

Yup, I called them I pay 10% until I reach my oop max. Thank you that really helps me figure out how much I will be paying on the 1st.

Yes I have met my deductible, but not my oop max just yet. I think I understand you. I am still in my coinsurance phase so I would be paying 10% of my surgery total?

When did they let you know how much you had to pay?Was it before you went to the hospital or the day you went to the hospital? My pre op appointment is March 1st my surgery is March 3rd. I still have claims processing on my insurance so I’m not sure what my out of pocket will be because the claims haven’t been fully processed yet.

I called them that’s why I’m so confused one person said this and another person said something totally different. My out of pocket isn’t reached yet unfortunately it’s a new year. Would’ve been nice if I could’ve had the surgery last year lol.

She called me Sunday to schedule my pre consents appointment for Thursday. I was so shocked she called me on a Sunday. I received my approval letter in the mail Monday. Might’ve been in there since Saturday but I don’t check my mail everyday, lol

Sounds like you feel like I do after I eat something I'm not suppose to. I'm type 2. My blood sugars have always been controlled until Jan 2020. One of the first signs I knew it had went out of wack was a yeast infection I couldn't shake and constant sleepiness. Checked my sugar over 500. Made a dr appointment was put on insulin. Thats when I started looking into gastric bypass.

congratulations!!!!

What were your next steps? My insurance required 3 diet visits, psychological exam, and medical clearance. Today was my last visit i completed all my insurance requirements, but have yet to speak with my advocate. My doctor said she will call me to schedule consents. What are consents? How did your process go after your last diet visit?

Yes, I was very! She told me today they will be calling in Jan to schedule my scope. Ready to get this ball rolling. Tired of having a hard time doing things because of my weight.

They seemed like they were on it! My patient advocate was MIA October- the second week of December and she’s asking me if I did stuff. Well if she would’ve returned my calls and been on getting my records from the people they sent me to she would know all my stuff is done.

Have you done your EGD? I’m currently waiting on that. Seem that it will be after New Years.

Are you type 1? I am type 2.

Oh wow my sugars are well controlled I would hate for them to go up after this surgery. Now im really thinking.

Yup, they gave me a list of psychiatrist to call at my first appointment. I'm going to go to their main office today because I paid out of pocket for that evaluation and for them not to send my evaluation or return my calls is holding up the process. Yes, my patient advocate reached out Monday. Now I am waiting on them to send my psychological evaluation. I took it November 11th and my surgeon still hasn't received my results. I've been calling the place I got it done leaving messages to be called back everyday. Everyone seems very unorganized to be in the medical field.

Wow. Im a diabetic thats why I'm getting bypass.

Hello, was the surgery done at a blue distinction facility? My cousin got approved for surgery but hers wasn't done at a supporting facility and she was stuck with a bill for the same thing as you, but I feel that's faulty on the insurance.

Yes, my patient advocate reached out Monday. Now I am waiting on them to send my psychological evaluation. I took it November 11th and my surgeon still hasn't received my results. I've been calling the place I got it done leaving messages to be called back everyday. Everyone seems very unorganized to be in the medical field.