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Im a newbie! Just curious to know how many appointments and what you have to do before they send all your info to the insurance company.. I've had my first apt jan 9, have already met with a nutrisionalist, had my psych eval and did a sleep apnea test. What comes next? I guess I could wait til my next apt on thursday to find out but curiosity got the best of me. Any extra advice or comments appreciated.. thanks

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Hi newbie lol it really depends on your insurance requirements, I had to do a 6 month weight management, see a nutritionist, blood work, EKG, exercise class, attend a class about what to expect how to measure, get a psy eval, and attend two appointments with the surgeon, I'm awaiting my first appointment with the surgeon which isn't until match , ute everything else is done .

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As stated really depends on your insurance as well as the hospital requirement. From date of first visit I was sleeved three months later. I had to do blood work., EKG, psych eval, sleep test, urine test (make sure no nicotine in system$, as well as get medical clearance from my Cardiologist and Neurologist. After all this it was submitted to my insurance. I have Medicare as my primary. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and had to use the aching faithfully for six weeks until I could be firmly approved and given a date. All was still done in three months. Stay positive! Sleeved October 7, 2013, a little over three months ago and down over 85 pounds!! Positive thoughts!!

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Thanks :-)

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Same as above with Medicare as primary. But my weightloss clinic had their won criteria as well, so definitely ask.

April

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