mfee08 20 Posted March 9, 2013 Most of the preop stuff is very specific and needs to be ordered by your surgeon - or so I thought. Every referral I've had was good for one year so if I delayed my surgery till Feb of 2014 I'd be fine I was told by my surgeon i couldnt do thr eval till i finished the 6 month diet. But from what ive seen and heard every surgeon does things differently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
douchewafflebear 160 Posted March 9, 2013 In my case it was the medical group that managed my hmo - i couldn’t even schedule an appointment with the surgeon until i showed detailed documentation of 6mo of dr appts and nutritionist - then and ONLY then could I apply for the ok to see the surgeon - get the referral - and schedule that - he was running out 6mo for an appointment then I met with him and the ton of pre-surgery referrals started - it’s been a trip... a very very very long trip Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
douchewafflebear 160 Posted March 9, 2013 every single office operates differently - and ultimately they want to make sure they get paid - since my dr has been doing these for a VERY long time - theres solice in knowing he’s got both me and HIM covered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lissa863 74 Posted March 10, 2013 My insurance was so unfair! I jad to do a 6 month supervised diet! Just make sure ur psych eval is good for that amount of time. I had that rite before my file was submitted to medicaid. And make sure ur doc test u for h-pylori before u submit to ur insurance cuz they will ask for that. Thanks I will ask them about all that. So far tgey haven't ask me to do anything other than what my doc has already done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TinyMamiOf3kids 1,280 Posted March 11, 2013 Welcome to the group. I'm missing on a lot here. I have a crazy schedule. I'm hooked on Facebook it's good but I'm needed in here so I better be here. I reach my goal weight a while back. I had WLS 5/30/12 211lbs in 6 months I went down to 125lbs then 115 current weight I'm 9 months post up. I feel wonderful. You will have a great life change. You feel good inside & out. 1 itismyyear reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
veronicav75 35 Posted March 11, 2013 Welcome to the group. I'm missing on a lot here. I have a crazy schedule. I'm hooked on Facebook it's good but I'm needed in here so I better be here. I reach my goal weight a while back. I had WLS 5/30/12 211lbs in 6 months I went down to 125lbs then 115 current weight I'm 9 months post up. I feel wonderful. You will have a great life change. You feel good inside & out. Yea I'm a FB junkie too! Lol!! Great work on your weight loss! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites