Finally getting somewhere!

[kayel8ch 1]

Just talked to program coordinator, I CAN do my 6 months supervised weight loss with my PCP. But I would still need to see they're dietician for 1 visit and pay $175 out of pocket. Then they include the psych eval at no charge. Big relief! Once I satisfy those 2 things, the union will open my surgery benefit! Such a pain in the butt! 8 months working on this, now another 6 more!

[TBodmer71 245]

I had insurance through the Iron Workers Union. I started the process with my referral from my PCP last November. I was just sleeved Aug. 26th. I know it is a long process but time does fly. Just think of all the research and knowledge about the process you'll have prior to. I stuck to my guns and lost 23 lbs prior to my 2 week pre-op diet. I lost another 15 during the 2 week pre-op diet. As of this morning (9 days post-op) I am 246 lbs. Total loss so far.....43 lbs.

If you start dieting and exercising asap you'll be that much further ahead in the end.

Good Luck to you.

[kayel8ch 1]

That's fabulous and encouraging! Thank you!

That was another question. My start weight is 260, BMI 41, with 3 co-morbidities. If I do we'll doing the 6 month diet, they're not going to be like oh well she can diet and lose the weight, and deny me?

Been hit by like 3 walls already, so upsetting when they call me and say well there's a problem... Etc.

[PGee 318]

Kayel8ch, you're a trooper......most of us have hit little bumps along the way, but sounds like you've had some hills to overcome.....seems like you are well on your way.....don't let the 6 month frustrate you too much.....it'll go by quicker than you think.

As far as the weight loss and denying you, I don't know your insurance, but my approval was based on my initial weight with my surgeon and physician (physician had to write a letter of necessity with weight included--not sure what the surgeon wrote). Good luck!