Pre op Process

[iagree2shine 52]

Anyone else going through this kind of process too. So to get approved for the surgery i have to go through roughly ten appointments or classes. I have to go through two meetings with the social worker, two with the nutritionist, plus two nutrition classes, not including the one before surgery. I also must attend at PT class, a support group, mandatory to meet with my gyno for birth control. The center Im going birth control is not an option they give you two options of which one to get on. I also forgot about labs and appointment with my regular doctor. I started the process december 2nd and will complete my final appointment Jan 17, if they don't decide to add more. The center is really good about doubling appointments to speed things up. They expect to take 4 to 6 months for surgery.

[anew74 4]

I have started my process on Dec. 17, 2013. I have sent for my packet from the surgeons office, but since it is the holidays I have not received anything yet. Are you self pay? Just wondering because my process will take place over 7 month which is what my insurance company require.

[Cupcake 801]

Wow everyone waiting list tends to be long after you complete all of your appointments .

[iagree2shine 52]

Im going through bcbs il. Im going through a center that my insurance recommended and works fairly well.

[Alicia_Anne 10]

My 1st appt was dec 19. I have to have a pap (jan. 14), scope (jan 13), go see a cardiologist, pysch test (jan 4) with 5 visits from a psychologist, dietician (for 3 months starting jan 22), 1 class (jan7) nutrition class right be4 surgery. I have medical mutual of ohio.

[anew74 4]

I have United Healthcare of Alabama. I have not gotten any dates for Pre Op testing yet. I guess the Coordinator will call me after the Holidays to schedule me for everything. I am nervous and excited and so looking forward to weight loss...lol

[Sassy in pink 19]

Im going through bcbs il. Im going through a center that my insurance recommended and works fairly well.

I have the same insurance comp. for what I been reading in here that's pretty fast don't you think because there's people who wait 3 to 6 months before they get approve! My first visit to the WLS doctor for consultation was Dec. 5. I have to do a sleep apnea testing first and then go from there! I have my sleep apnea test appt. on this Friday! ONE QUESTION: do you know if you're going to have a out of pocket for your surgery? The coordinate told me that the hospital and surgery was cover at 100% but until I see this in black and white I will stop worrying of how much I will pay out of pocket?

[iagree2shine 52]

Im confused about my out of pocket, my insurance states they cover 80% of surgery but the center says different. I do have to pay $300 for surgeon fee. And I thought my last appt was the 17 but its Feb 14th. So Ill be asking more questions when I speak with the finance dept.