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@Fatisnotaflaw I was on the phone like 15 minutes. Either I'm sane or so crazy i have everyone fooled!

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@Angelkeeper Oh I pray it happens that fast!

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Anyone did NOT have the 5 year weight history with their PCP? I'm new typo the area so I've only seen this PCP twice about weight concerns. I'm afraid this who'll be an issue????

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Do you have a yearly physical? If you do, your doctor should be documenting your weight and bmi. I freaked out because I totally forgot that my pcp kept track of my weight and bmi each time I see him. He actually had 7 years documented for me. What about your previous pcp, can you get your records?

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Catherine, I see that your surgeon is Dr. Boynton. He was my surgeon and he's awesome! Chris is amazing as well. I have nothing but good things to say about them!

I have horizon NJ as well. I saw Diane Palmer through kennedy in Stratford. I had no out of pocket expense. It was covered 100%

Diane T. Palmer, MSN, Apn
856-566-6459

Just call and tell them you need a psych clearance. Shes very nice. Yiu may have to call a few times to get answer. Hope that helps ;-)

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@Fatisnotaflaw Same here. Started the whole process in Maryland last June, moved to NJ in October, three insurances later finally submitting but they've asked if i can get my old PCP to write. Deep breathe. We've come this far.

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Do you have a yearly physical? If you do, your doctor should be documenting your weight and bmi. I freaked out because I totally forgot that my pcp kept track of my weight and bmi each time I see him. He actually had 7 years documented for me. What about your previous pcp, can you get your records?

I just had a baby in 2011 so I've been seeing my GYN. I think since having my baby I onlynsaw my PCP once or twice. Maybe I should get those records from my GYN. I was my heaviest then too.

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DandeeD, awesome! I love them both. They have an amazing demeanor about them! Im waiting on insurance approval from my 2msecondary. I should be having surgery in about 2 weeks!

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Hello everyone
Since Horzion NJ Health doesn't. Cover psych clearance. Can anyone give me the name of a great psychologist to go to in NJ? I live in Lindenwold. I find a psychologist but she wants 250 just to do a consult and write up a letter.

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Google Bariatric Psych Evals. They did mine by phone for 100.

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Yes you do, even if you have the history from different doctors to help you fill in the blanks

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I didn't. Depends on who you go to.

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