What Happens On The First Appoinment?

[Shaniceh01 28]

Hi everyone...I'm wondering what happens on the first appoinment, are you required to bring any paper work? I've been reading many topics and a lot of people had to the six month waiting period or three months, is this required? I'm planning to have my surgery at tulane medical center by charles bellows and they do take Medicaid but I'm unsure about the six/three month diet-nut. Please help me with this one, I would love to hear about your experience.

[Jeni Martin 26]

Last I heard medicare/medicaid required a six month doctor supervised diet plan

[Shaniceh01 28]

Ok thanks

[GivingItMyAll 168]

Each insurance company is different. After my initial information session I knew (or strongly thought) that I wanted the sleeve. So I called my insurance company from the waiting room and made sure I was covered. I then scheduled my intake and saw my PCP. At my intake I gave them my weight history and labs for the past 7 years and a note from my PCP with his okay. At the intake appt. I was scheduled to see the surgeon, psychologist and nutritionist. Those appts are all for the end of this month, so I went and had all my bloodwork, X-rays, ultrasound, and EKG done this week so the surgeon will have it all I his hands the day I meet with him. I want the ball rolling full speed ahead, so I ask what I will need for the next appt so they have it by the time I get there.

[Shaniceh01 28]

Good information. I'm just so anxious and ready for this while process to start but thanks for sharing your process

[Jeni Martin 26]

And what your medicaid will cover depends on the state you live in. I don't think in NC medicaid covers anything but doctor appts.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

I'm unsure about the six/three month diet-nut. Please help me with this one, I would love to hear about your experience.

Hi Shanice

Medicare did not accept the Sleeve for me. Luckily I had BlueCrossBlueShield as my secondary insurance through my office. I was never told/asked to have any 6/3 month dietary program.

kathy

[Shaniceh01 28]

I have louisiania Medicaid and I've already spoken to a representative, she said as long as I meet the qualifications then they would most likely pay. I hope everything goes well and thanks to everyone for their input.

[besquared1426 49]

My initial appt is next Thursday. I've been told to expect to be there for two hours! Will be meeting with surgeon, nutritionist, and insurance coordinator. My 3-month diet starts the same day. I'm more than ready to get started!

[Shaniceh01 28]

Do u have Medicaid? I hope my process happens like yours...

[besquared1426 49]

No. I have BCBS Fep but my doctor's office says they do this for everyone regardless of insurance

[Shaniceh01 28]

Ok thanks

[Shaniceh01 28]

Ok thanks

[Jeni Martin 26]

BCBS-NC does not require the 6 month diet... every doctor and insurance company is different... but it doesn't matter in the long run it will be worth it right?

[Shaniceh01 28]

You are totally right, I'm just being impatient lol