Nervous about not getting approved for surgery

[Sassy in pink 19]

My fist appt with surgeon was December 5 and that was my consultation! I'm barely 40 BMI and no co-morbidly health problems except high cholesterol, I had a sleep study which it was negative because I didn't have any signs of sleep apnea and the reason why I didn't have any signs is because I didn't sleep all night! And the tech guy knew this! But the nurse from my surgeon send me to get all the pre-op test any ways. She said that I still qualify for WLS but I'm very NERVOUS of getting denied! I had my blood work done in December and my EKG test today and made and appt for my ultrasound for next Monday and I will call tomorrow for my NUT. and my psych evaluation appt. Everything is happiness so fast that it feels like is to good to be true! Plus the nurse book my surgery for March 7 so I'm very confuse!!!! If anybody had same or similar situation please help!!! I need some peace of mind!! Thank you!! Cece

[Kiara5244 62]

im kinda in the same boat everyone is assuming that ill just get approved. I just finish doin my psycological evaluation but my doc's office was talking about scheduling a date before i even went. and like you beside being overweight i have not other healt issues. But my doc assured me that because i dont have any other healt problems is even more of a reason to have the surgery becasue we'd be able to prevent some of those other problems but getting the weight off now. It also depend on your insurance... i found out that different insurance companies require different things for WLS. Either way i know the suspense it agonizing but have faith and just prepare yourself for it to happen anyways because when it does it will be fast!!

[RXG 46]

Sassy and Kiari...I feel you. Just hang in there and try not to stress. You're doing all you can to make it happen. I think most drs would tell you upfront if you will not qualify for sure. Your docs think you might/should qualify that's why they've got you moving forward. You have to just wait to see what the ins company says. And even if it's a first time denial, don't give up.

Praying for you both that everything is as it should be.

[Tamik78 12]

Hang on there! I am finally set for surgery after 9 months of pre- approval stuff!

Can someone tell me how to add that little tracking thing onto my profile?

[Teachamy 1,042]

I know how you feel to some extent. I was barely a 35, but I have every comorbidity on the list. So--I was constantly worried I would lose too much weight and be under a 35 (and no longer qualify) or I'd be gaining weight. (Which you are not allowed to do before you see the surgeon.) It's a crazy situation. Once I finished my 6 mos. of classes and tests, it all seemed to snowball quickly. Fasten your seatbelt!

[magtart 603]

Hang on there! I am finally set for surgery after 9 months of pre- approval stuff!

Can someone tell me how to add that little tracking thing onto my profile?

Click on your profile and then Tickers and then you will find a place to make your own.

[LumpySpacePrincess 594]

One thing that's good to remember is that your surgeon wants to get paid! They want you to have the surgery because it is a paycheck for them, so they will do everything they can to make sure you get approved. The office staff at surgeon's offices are experts on getting these procedures approved. Even if you are denied, it usually comes back with an explanation that you can then remedy and re-submit. Most of the time they will not submit your paperwork unless they are fairly certain you will be approved. Good luck!

[Sassy in pink 19]

im kinda in the same boat everyone is assuming that ill just get approved. I just finish doin my psycological evaluation but my doc's office was talking about scheduling a date before i even went. and like you beside being overweight i have not other healt issues. But my doc assured me that because i dont have any other healt problems is even more of a reason to have the surgery becasue we'd be able to prevent some of those other problems but getting the weight off now. It also depend on your insurance... i found out that different insurance companies require different things for WLS. Either way i know the suspense it agonizing but have faith and just prepare yourself for it to happen anyways because when it does it will be fast!!

That's very true about preventing health issues before we get there! That's what I told my PCP but his thought I wasn't going to qualify so my surgeon nurse told me that he don't have to give me an ok! So she gave me all the pre-op test order so I can start! I have a good feeling tho! That we will get approve! Crossing finger, toes, arms, legs and eyes lol!!! Good luck to you and keep me post it on you approval and your surgery when you get it schedule date!!

[Sassy in pink 19]

I know how you feel to some extent. I was barely a 35, but I have every comorbidity on the list. So--I was constantly worried I would lose too much weight and be under a 35 (and no longer qualify) or I'd be gaining weight. (Which you are not allowed to do before you see the surgeon.) It's a crazy situation. Once I finished my 6 mos. of classes and tests, it all seemed to snowball quickly. Fasten your seatbelt!

So do you have a date yet? My nurse surgeon told me to start avoiding carbs and up my Protein and she said if I loss weight it's ok because they will submit my first weight they took! I only had to do 3 months of weight management so I just need one more meeting and I will be done! Good luck to you!!

[Sassy in pink 19]

One thing that's good to remember is that your surgeon wants to get paid! They want you to have the surgery because it is a paycheck for them, so they will do everything they can to make sure you get approved. The office staff at surgeon's offices are experts on getting these procedures approved. Even if you are denied, it usually comes back with an explanation that you can then remedy and re-submit. Most of the time they will not submit your paperwork unless they are fairly certain you will be approved. Good luck!

You hit it right in the nail head! Because I don't think they will be wasting there time on us unless they know they we will be approve plus I heard that this surgeon it very good on notations and I don't think they will schedule me and waste that spot for a good candidate right??!? But you're absolutely correct! That they won't submit my paperwork unless there certain I will be approve! Thank for the hope!

[Teachamy 1,042]

I know how you feel to some extent. I was barely a 35, but I have every comorbidity on the list. So--I was constantly worried I would lose too much weight and be under a 35 (and no longer qualify) or I'd be gaining weight. (Which you are not allowed to do before you see the surgeon.) It's a crazy situation. Once I finished my 6 mos. of classes and tests, it all seemed to snowball quickly. Fasten your seatbelt!

So do you have a date yet? My nurse surgeon told me to start avoiding carbs and up my Protein and she said if I loss weight it's ok because they will submit my first weight they took! I only had to do 3 months of weight management so I just need one more meeting and I will be done! Good luck to you!!

I already had the surgery. Dec. 18th. Yes, it was the same for me, at some point they said it was OK to lose. My 2 week pre-op diet was a 1200 calorie diet. I don't eat half of that anymore! I only lost 3 pounds on it.

[Sassy in pink 19]

Teachamy

How are you doing after surgery? Are loving your surgery?

[Teachamy 1,042]

Teachamy

How are you doing after surgery? Are loving your surgery?

Loving, loving, loving. My comorbidities are improving. I finally know what "full" means. I am losing slowly (low BMI) but consistently. Worth every annoyance those first few days post-surgery. You'll be so glad you did it!

[Sassy in pink 19]

Loving, loving, loving. My comorbidities are improving. I finally know what "full" means. I am losing slowly (low BMI) but consistently. Worth every annoyance those first few days post-surgery. You'll be so glad you did it!

I'm glad you loving it and comorbidities are improving which that's the most important reason for this surgery! What was your BMI? How much have lost?

[Teachamy 1,042]

Loving, loving, loving. My comorbidities are improving. I finally know what "full" means. I am losing slowly (low BMI) but consistently. Worth every annoyance those first few days post-surgery. You'll be so glad you did it!

I'm glad you loving it and comorbidities are improving which that's the most important reason for this surgery! What was your BMI? How much have lost?

It's on my ticker. I was just under 35 to begin with, and I have lost 22 pounds in 6 weeks.