Getting Closer to the Big Dance!

[Country Girl 5]

I got the results of my psych eval today. Glad it's over. I've also had 6 months of health management that BCBS requires, ABG, pulmonary clearance, and sleep study (pending results). I'm just wondering if my surgeon will use the EKG from my sleep study instead of having me to do another one. This is a very tedious process. Jumping through these hoops hasn't been easy at ALL. Pre-operative fees have really taken a toll on me financially. Hopefully, I will get a surgery date soon. I'm ready to begin this new chapter of my life. BTW, this forum is A W E S O M E!

[BBdoodle 483]

Once you jump thru all the hoops and get your clearance its smooth sailing from there.. all you have to do is wait for your surgery. Good Luck

[MissNikki27 54]

Yes they don't make it easy to get the surgery. I guess it's also a way for the doctor's and the insurance company to determine how serious you are. I have been at this since 2/4/13.....hoping to have surgery this month.

[Country Girl 5]

Miss Nikki, hopefully I will have surgery next month. Good luck to you.

[kristlynngirl 184]

I also have BCBS and went thru 6 months of requirements. They did not use my EKG from my sleep study because they want a real 12-lead EKG because it shows things the 3-lead from your sleep study won't. It's to determine if you need to see a cardiologist for clearance beforehand.

[Country Girl 5]

Kristlynngirl, thanks for the clarification. I'm just trying to figure out how close I am before my case is actually submitted for insurance approval. I believe I'm half way through the process. I tell ya, I've never been to the doctor this much in my life. The multi-disciplinary approach (with doctors) does make me feel a lot more comfortable before being rolled into the OR.

[kristlynngirl 184]

Kristlynngirl' date=' thanks for the clarification. I'm just trying to figure out how close I am before my case is actually submitted for insurance approval. I believe I'm half way through the process. I tell ya, I've never been to the doctor this much in my life. The multi-disciplinary approach (with doctors) does make me feel a lot more comfortable before being rolled into the OR.[/quote']

No problem! Mine was submitted once they had the 7th note from my PCP with my weight and I was approved in under a week.