Nightmare PA from Hell!

[Pastor Paula Jackson 91]

I just started on this Forum yesterday' date=' so I don't know how it all works yet. But I will try to keep up with you and I want you to keep up with me too. Although I live out in Maricopa, I hope to meet you at the support group one day.. I will be praying for you girl, I wish you all the best and let me know how surgery goes and if you need help in any way.. I also want to thank you for all your support.. Thank You..Paula...[/quote']

[gia24 85]

Yeah, I started a few months ago. I've yet to meet anyone really. I live in East Mesa, feel free to pm or whatever. I came here to look for support and learn about others experiences. I'm scared but excited, it seems like since I got my date and approval letter the days are flying by! I'll definitely keep you in my prayers! Good luck!

[shedevil 23]

Seems like it is common. I was going to Banner Gateway. I got everything done but egd. They called ins for authorization and it was a no go. Apparently banner is a center of excellence but not a center of blue distinction. Insurance is anthem bcbs. They told me st luke or scottsdale bariatric. When i called them they didnt know they were a center of blue distinction. I have googled centers of blue distinction and their name came up. You would think they would know. You would have thought when banner first called to find out my benefits someone could have told them.

So now I'm having all records transferred. Hurry up and wait!

[gia24 85]

Seems like it is common. I was going to Banner Gateway. I got everything done but egd. They called ins for authorization and it was a no go. Apparently banner is a center of excellence but not a center of blue distinction. Insurance is anthem bcbs. They told me st luke or scottsdale bariatric. When i called them they didnt know they were a center of blue distinction. I have googled centers of blue distinction and their name came up. You would think they would know. You would have thought when banner first called to find out my benefits someone could have told them.

So now I'm having all records transferred. Hurry up and wait!

I started at Banner gateway too. But the Dr. spent 10 minutes with me, for $465, I would have thought I'd get more. Then I switched jobs, and researched my insurance options and went with UHC and have been very happy with my decision, I like Dr. Juarez, he spent around 45 minutes with me going over everything and I have known a few to use him and they look amazing. It sucks you have to wait, but when you get your date, it'll be worth it.

[Pastor Paula Jackson 91]

The wait don't bother me as much as the Unknown. So have you gone to your 202 class yet? And how long do we have to do the liquid diet after post opt?

[MandaPanda 173]

I feel your pain. I feel like everywhere I go I end up dealing with an idiot!! Last Thursday was my preop visit at the hospital and they were missing med recs. And the nurse starts calling my PCP. Hello..... The surgeon ordered everything and his office will be more proactive about getting the records over! Needless to say, I ended up on my cell phone as I was getting blood drawn and my paperwork was there in 5 minutes.

This is one of many issues I've had on my journey. Getting sleeved tomorrow! Woo hoo

[Pastor Paula Jackson 91]

I feel your pain. I feel like everywhere I go I end up dealing with an idiot!! Last Thursday was my preop visit at the hospital and they were missing med recs. And the nurse starts calling my PCP. Hello..... The surgeon ordered everything and his office will be more proactive about getting the records over! Needless to say' date=' I ended up on my cell phone as I was getting blood drawn and my paperwork was there in 5 minutes.

This is one of many issues I've had on my journey. Getting sleeved tomorrow! Woo hoo[/quote']

I wish you great success and a speedy recovery!

[shedevil 23]

So I saw my 2nd surgeon. They got all my paperwork from last surgeon. So now it's wait on insurance authorization.