heavendly06 72 Posted March 4, 2013 I started this journey in October 2012. I'm so excited to be submitting for surgery on tomorrow! This has been a strenuous process! There have been a lot of ups and downs and I hope they were worth it! I'm a state employee and this is their first year covering WLS. I had a 6 month weight management program requirement with 3 months being consecutive. My physicians office is unsure of what the insurance's mindset is regarding approval as there has been a lot of back and forth surrounding the requirements! I'm praying that God sees me through this 2 week waiting period! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wowflower 6 Posted March 12, 2013 I started this journey in October 2012. I'm so excited to be submitting for surgery on tomorrow! This has been a strenuous process! There have been a lot of ups and downs and I hope they were worth it! I'm a state employee and this is their first year covering WLS. I had a 6 month weight management program requirement with 3 months being consecutive. My physicians office is unsure of what the insurance's mindset is regarding approval as there has been a lot of back and forth surrounding the requirements! I'm praying that God sees me through this 2 week waiting period! Hope all works out for ya Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavendly06 72 Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks Wowflower! I actually got approved today!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wowflower 6 Posted March 12, 2013 Thanks Wowflower! I actually got approved today!!!!!! Great!!!!!! Keep me posted... I am just starting my 6 mths doc visits Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavendly06 72 Posted March 12, 2013 Have you had any weight loss visits within the past 2 years that you can get documentation for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wowflower 6 Posted March 13, 2013 Have you had any weight loss visits within the past 2 years that you can get documentation for? I think once but I am still nervous Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavendly06 72 Posted March 13, 2013 What is it that you're nervous about? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wowflower 6 Posted March 14, 2013 What is it that you're nervous about? Approval Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavendly06 72 Posted March 14, 2013 Approval Don't be scared! Just make sure that you are candidate for the surgery based on your bmi. Also follow all instructions regarding requirements outlined in your policy. I recommend completing weight management with your surgeon's office, as they will make sure they will provide proper documentation. Remember that whatever physician supervised weight management you use, will more than likely require a nutritionist. Everything will fall in place just continue to be diligent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wowflower 6 Posted March 14, 2013 Don't be scared! Just make sure that you are candidate for the surgery based on your bmi. Also follow all instructions regarding requirements outlined in your policy. I recommend completing weight management with your surgeon's office' date=' as they will make sure they will provide proper documentation. Remember that whatever physician supervised weight management you use, will more than likely require a nutritionist. Everything will fall in place just continue to be diligent.[/quote'] Thnks for da helpful advice:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
heavendly06 72 Posted March 15, 2013 You're welcome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites