and now the waiting begins......

[shellbell1007 29]

Had my last appointment yesterday and dr's office said they had everything needed to send to oxford and they would submit it either today or Friday. I think this is the worst part, working so hard the last few months and doing everything that was asked of you and now all you can do is wait.

[NewAshes 232]

I know how you feel. My last appointment will be November 26th and going through all this to be denied would crush me

[PGee 318]

We are in the same boat....I'm trying to keep busy and focus on other stuff...

[NotLookinBack 164]

I feel ya.. I have been waiting on the drs office to change the insurance code so we can finish up appointments and I can get a surgery sat for the past two weeks..

Hope all goes well for you and you hear something soon!

[shellbell1007 29]

Well, got a call from my surgeons office yesterday and was told that they spoke to OXford and found out I actually need 6 dietician visits not 3!!!! So now I won't be done till the 1st week of September. Needless to say I cried for a bit. I mean, what am I going to gain from 3 more visits?? Yes I'm eating my 3 veggies and fruits a day. Yes I'm drinking my Water. Yes I'm exercising. Yes I cut out all my coffee. And I get to go and answer these questions 3 more times, for what? ? Very frustrating to say the least. Sorry to sound like a negative nelly, just had to vent to some people that I know understand.

[nic11 11]

i was originally supposed to be sleeved in March....all set, ready to go with my date set and went in for final clearance from my primary doc...well i was "too anemic" in her opinion (even though my surgeon was ok with my levels). My primary did not clear me....put me on the pill and made me wait 3 months before i could even get re-tested. of course I gained weight from the pill and was miserable. It was really hard to power through....but I took the pill, two doses of Iron everyday and was re-tested the second week of June. thankfully she then cleared me, and I just was sleeved on July 1. I know it totally sucks being ready and then having to wait....All you can do is try to stay as positive as you can and hopefully you have a supportive, spouse, sibling, parent who can help keep you on track getting prepared.

[PGee 318]

ShellBell, sorry for the delay, that stinks....I'm trying to keep busy during this approval process.....I've prepared myself for several outcomes.....but not a 3 month delay...keep your head up, keep plugging along....My NUT didn't even talk about diet.....the first thing she said "I'm not going to put you on a diet".....and all we've talked about during our 3 visits is the pre-op diet, and the stages post-op....it still surprises me how different the requirements are from insurance companies to health care providers.....Good Luck!

[Tropical.Lover 24]

Had my last appointment yesterday and dr's office said they had everything needed to send to oxford and they would submit it either today or Friday. I think this is the worst part' date=' working so hard the last few months and doing everything that was asked of you and now all you can do is wait.[/quote']

Exactly (

[clefofcividale 19]

I'm in the process of waiting to hear from insurance right now also. Some of what I'm hearing is scary.

[Tropical.Lover 24]

I'm in the process of waiting to hear from insurance right now also. Some of what I'm hearing is scary.

Hi honey

Good morning

From California

I wish you the Best )

[sueper 0]

Had my last appointment yesterday and dr's office said they had everything needed to send to oxford and they would submit it either today or Friday. I think this is the worst part' date=' working so hard the last few months and doing everything that was asked of you and now all you can do is wait.[/quote']

I agree I am doing the wait game.

[Tropical.Lover 24]

How long is the weight ????

I'm in california

[PGee 318]

My surgeon's office said the approval process generally takes about 10 days (this is for cigna, and I'm in CT).

[Tropical.Lover 24]

My surgeon's office said the approval process generally takes about 10 days (this is for cigna' date=' and I'm in CT).[/quote']

Thank you babes )

[sueper 0]

How long is the weight ????

I'm in california

I am from Missouri and from what I understood it will take 3 weeks