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onedaycloser    136

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Greetings to all!

I am new to this and find this MOST helful and supportive. Thanks to all!

I have not had my surgery yet, in the early stages however have many questions I am hoping someone can answer. Went to seminar, met with Nut for the first time this past Friday (having SX in Toledo hopefully?).

I have BCBS of Mi and apparently I have to meet with Nut for 6 monhs? Is this normal? I have not contacted them however this is what they told me at clinic. My fear is that after 6 months the insurance company will say no..MY BIGGST FEAR!

Any insight on what to expect during this process and how long does it take after 6 months with Nut before surgery?

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auntmissa1    39

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Each insurance company's requirements are different. I have Cigna and they required one nut appt (mine was over the phone).

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JennJ536    43

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Greetings to all!

I am new to this and find this MOST helful and supportive. Thanks to all!

I have not had my surgery yet' date=' in the early stages however have many questions I am hoping someone can answer. Went to seminar, met with Nut for the first time this past Friday (having SX in Toledo hopefully?).

I have BCBS of Mi and apparently I have to meet with Nut for 6 monhs? Is this normal? I have not contacted them however this is what they told me at clinic. My fear is that after 6 months the insurance company will say no..MY BIGGST FEAR!

Any insight on what to expect during this process and how long does it take after 6 months with Nut before surgery?[/quote']

Definitely each insurance is different. I had to go to my PCP for 6 months of weight loss under his supervision. I also needed clearances from a dietitian, psychologist, and the PCP. Also blood work, urine samples, EKG, chest xray, as well as an endoscopy and an ultrasound of my gallbladder.

Since I had a set back because of finding a cyst in my lung, which I had to surgically have removed, I now have to repeat blood work, EKG, and chest xray. As well as a clearance from my thoracic surgeon. So it depends on not only insurance but also what your doctor wants.

I have HAP PPO .Health, Alliance and Life.

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cjjenkins    2

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I was sleeved on June 19, I'm in the Lansing area. ????

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kaylaxO    5

kaylaxO
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That is great to hear!! I love hearing all positive things about him! I have yet to hear anything negative! I have been jumping thru hoops for my insurance company since September. My surgery was suppose to be June 11th with him but in pre surgical testing he found a baseball sized cyst in my left lung. Thank goodness he found it! Anyways my bariatric surgery was delayed and I had lung surgery on June 12th to remove the cyst. I have a new date of August 13th and finally feel like I am back on track!!!

Yes!!! And it will be here before you know it!!!!

Glad to hear all is well after your lung surgery!

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kaylaxO    5

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Greetings to all!

I am new to this and find this MOST helful and supportive. Thanks to all!

I have not had my surgery yet' date=' in the early stages however have many questions I am hoping someone can answer. Went to seminar, met with Nut for the first time this past Friday (having SX in Toledo hopefully?).

I have BCBS of Mi and apparently I have to meet with Nut for 6 monhs? Is this normal? I have not contacted them however this is what they told me at clinic. My fear is that after 6 months the insurance company will say no..MY BIGGST FEAR!

Any insight on what to expect during this process and how long does it take after 6 months with Nut before surgery?[/quote']

I have BCBS of mi and because my bmi was greater than 50 my insurance company did not require anything. Just my dr required the psych eval, lab work, chest X-ray, ultrasound on the gallbladder & EKG. I saw my dr for a consultation on april 2, after debating surgery for a year, and was scheduled for surgery may 13.

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awifeinmichigan    233

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I have BCBS of mi and because my bmi was greater than 50 my insurance company did not require anything. Just my dr required the psych eval' date=' lab work, chest X-ray, ultrasound on the gallbladder & EKG. I saw my dr for a consultation on april 2, after debating surgery for a year, and was scheduled for surgery may 13.[/quote']

Did your BMI drop below 50 prior to surgery? If so did you have any issues with bcbs?

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kaylaxO    5

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Did your BMI drop below 50 prior to surgery? If so did you have any issues with bcbs?

Not that I am aware. It was only about 6 weeks difference and the only weight loss I recorded before surgery was the week before because I was on a strict 1000 calorie diet & 3 days before Clear liquids and Protein drinks only. During that week I lost 10 pounds and when I found that out it was because they weighed me the day of surgery. So even if I had, (but don't think I did) i don't think they would have caught it in time anyways lol

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awifeinmichigan    233

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Not that I am aware. It was only about 6 weeks difference and the only weight loss I recorded before surgery was the week before because I was on a strict 1000 calorie diet & 3 days before Clear Liquids and Protein drinks only. During that week I lost 10 pounds and when I found that out it was because they weighed me the day of surgery. So even if I had' date=' (but don't think I did) i don't think they would have caught it in time anyways lol[/quote']

Thanks. Good to know.

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mrskamariab    0

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Sleeve 4/23 Henry Ford Hosp. Detroit by Dr. Genaw. I just joined the forum, and was just curious about others experiences post-op :-)!!

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mrskamariab    0

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I'm also in Southfield, and I wish u the best!! I was sleeved on 4/23, and I'm down 42 lbs yayyy lol!! So pls don't get discouraged because it's gonna be a lil bumpy at first, but it gets better everyday!

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awifeinmichigan    233

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Hey Ladies it is good to hear that we are so close in proximity. I live in Lathrup Village. Do you guys know of any support meetings in our area?

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mrskamariab    0

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Sry I don't. The closest group that I know of is at the Henry Ford Athletic center if ur familiar with that.

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awifeinmichigan    233

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Sry I don't. The closest group that I know of is at the Henry Ford Athletic center if ur familiar with that.

Is it just for HF Patients or are all welcome?

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