Heller2u 11 Posted August 15, 2011 Let me clarify. In the beginning, it was very disappointing to know that I had to do a 6 mo supervised diet. I was ready at that moment for surgery to solve all of my problems. On my first visit to my doctor, I told her that I did not want to waist my time. I wanted to be serious about losing weight and make good use of this time. That is what I did. I learned a lot about myself. I got applause from my pcp and nutritionist about the changes that I have already made in my diet. Sooooo, hindsight sees more clearly. I am glad I went through the 6 months. I can definitely say that I have gotten wiser! Yes, I agree, the time has been well spent. I've done a lot more homework about the sleeve and the changes that I need to make than I would have if I would've been approved right away. I'm just soooo ready now to have the surgery that I'll be really disappointed if they deny. Good luck to you with both of your surgeries! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Rosalind Posted August 15, 2011 Yes, I agree, the time has been well spent. I've done a lot more homework about the sleeve and the changes that I need to make than I would have if I would've been approved right away. I'm just soooo ready now to have the surgery that I'll be really disappointed if they deny. Good luck to you with both of your surgeries! I pray that you all will be blessed with the desires of your heart!!:pray2: Prayer still works!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KMP85 11 Posted August 15, 2011 At least you know your insurance will cover it. Mine took it out of the contract... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fatty 0 Posted August 17, 2011 I got a call from my doctor's office today telling me I'm approved!!! Woohoo! They just submitted it last Friday. I didn't expect it to happen that fast. So I have my date which is September 12th. Can't wait to join all the losers! I'm waiting too! Mine was just submitted Friday, but I think I'm going to call the insurance company tomorrow to check status. Too anxious! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikiS 31 Posted August 19, 2011 Be encouraged... I had my last appointment with my surgeon August 10 and I got my approval letter yesterday. Who is your insurance carrier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
uromanager72 0 Posted August 19, 2011 Got my approval letter today in the mail from my insurance co. and 1 hour later my surgeon's office called to notify me!!!!!!! i screamed so loud!! Thank you for replying to my comment. It helped alot. I have Anthem Blue Cross Blue Sheild insurance. I am so thrilled. I will have my x-rays and labs done next week and then i will meet with my surgeon for all the pre-op details and to schedule surgery. I'm soooo happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Be encouraged... I had my last appointment with my surgeon August 10 and I got my approval letter yesterday. Who is your insurance carrier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites