How Long Does It Take For Them To Schedule Surgery When U Start?

[nicci1228 6]

Does anyone have healthlink insurance? If so how long with that insurance that's what I have?

[Jessi_Rae 21]

My health insurance require 6 months of dieting, 3 of it being consistent. I just saw my dietian and completeled 2 months of PCP surpervised dieting earlier in the year, so I have about 3 to 4 more months of the diet part. Last year I did 2 months of PCP dieting also, so I really only need 3 months. Im going to go see my dietian twice a month, since seeing her is free(college student) and I want to make sure I have a good paper trail.

[thenewkara 1]

I too am just starting my journey. Iwent to the seminar and one on one consult on Thursday (Sept 6th) and I have my GI appt this Thursday. I had a over the phone call with my nutritionist today and have another one scheduled for next month. (I think I have to do that for 3 months) I have AETNA insurance and they verified everything so my ball is rolling. HOpefully I get a quick acceptance and get my surgery date soon!! I'm anxious!

[ozeedonkee 145]

Wow. You guys have to do some work!

I got my GP referral, could have been in to see the specialist the next week and had the op any time after that. Easy. Unfortunately, I have 2 more months to wait out until my insurance company will cover me (12 month wait for pre-existing conditions). If I were to pay myself, it could potentially be done in 2-3 weeks from my initial GP consult.

[gabby899 37]

I started the whole process late July and my surgery if all goes as planned is october 24th mine went very quickly!

[lynchdalynx 21]

I'm also beginning my journey. I have Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of NJ - PPO and I had my 1st visit with my surgeon this past Friday 09/07/12. I'm hoping for a smooth process and swift approval from the insurance company.

In excited!

[NDN_RN 527]

First visit June 25. Three monthly Nutrition visits last one on September 5, isurance submitted same day, approval Sept 11, pre-op visit sept 20, surgery Oct 3... Not too bad

[lynchdalynx 21]

Yeah, that's not toi bad at all! Congrats!

[lynchdalynx 21]

Yeah, that's not too bad at all! Congrats!

[NDN_RN 527]

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Thanks, very excited and nervous

[tra0322 20]

My first appt was July 18th for consult, and I'm having surgery tomorrow. It was less than 2 months. I have horizon blue cross blue shield-nj direct

[NDN_RN 527]

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No 3 month dietician counseling?.. Wow! I though all BCBS had that rule. Good luck!!

[tra0322 20]

I had to document history of weight loss attempts, meet with dietician twice, see PCP and have him fill out form letter supporting surgery, attend 1 support group run by dr's office, have psych eval, get blood work, upper GI, EKG and chest X-ray. Once all that was complete, I met with doc again to review chart, and get surgery date. Then, they submitted to insurance company for approval. They rendered a decision within 1 week approving surgery. I had pre-admission testing on 8/30/12, surgery at 830am tomorrow. Good luck on your journey.

[Jessi_Rae 21]

I hope I have a a nice smooth journey on getting approved, Aetna requires a 6 month diet, 3 months in a row. Lucky for me, I did a diet with my PCP for 2 months, and also the year prior, so if im lucky, I will be looking at 3 months of dieting, and I started this month. Heres hoping I can be a January sleever.