Froggy63 34 Posted February 1, 2014 Well I made it through the 6 months of Dr. visits and Dietitian appts. .......and all the test the Bariatric Clinic wanted. ..Met all the insurance requirements Bariatrics team has givin me the ok for surgery now we wait for the final approval from insurance .............. I am so ready ......They have me on a 1000 calorie diet .....not going to be hard I already been doing it . One day at a time...... HI HO HI HO......... To losing the weight I go ...... 1 jodie1961 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jodie1961 77 Posted February 1, 2014 Way to go! Good Luck on your approval....I will be re-submitting mine pretty soon. 1 Froggy63 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kookichu 113 Posted February 1, 2014 Well I made it through the 6 months of Dr. visits and Dietitian appts. .......and all the test the Bariatric Clinic wanted. ..Met all the insurance requirements Bariatrics team has givin me the ok for surgery now we wait for the final approval from insurance .............. I am so ready ......They have me on a 1000 calorie diet .....not going to be hard I already been doing it . One day at a time...... HI HO HI HO......... To losing the weight I go ...... Congratulations on getting through the requirements! Insurance approval shouldnt take too long...a week or so. Best wishes to you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froggy63 34 Posted February 1, 2014 Thank you Jodie......Good luck to you also! Way to go! Good Luck on your approval....I will be re-submitting mine pretty soon. 1 jodie1961 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froggy63 34 Posted February 1, 2014 Thanks Kookichu.........I sure hope not .....they said it could take up to 6 weeks...lol I guess whats six weeks......I just did six months right.......How are you doing ? Well I made it through the 6 months of Dr. visits and Dietitian appts. .......and all the test the Bariatric Clinic wanted. ..Met all the insurance requirements Bariatrics team has givin me the ok for surgery now we wait for the final approval from insurance .............. I am so ready ......They have me on a 1000 calorie diet .....not going to be hard I already been doing it . One day at a time...... HI HO HI HO......... To losing the weight I go ...... Congratulations on getting through the requirements! Insurance approval shouldnt take too long...a week or so. Best wishes to you. 1 Kookichu reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue614 133 Posted February 1, 2014 I was told 6-8 weeks also, only took about 10 days. I guess it depends on your ins. I went through cigna. 1 Froggy63 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Froggy63 34 Posted February 1, 2014 I have medicare......10 days would be awesome !!!! Been worried about this Protein Shake thing couldn't find one I like received the Unjury sample pack and I can handle the chocolate one ya!! so hopefully I will like the others and the chicken soup... I was told 6-8 weeks also, only took about 10 days. I guess it depends on your ins. I went through cigna. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue614 133 Posted February 2, 2014 I have medicare......10 days would be awesome !!!! Been worried about this Protein Shake thing couldn't find one I like received the Unjury sample pack and I can handle the chocolate one ya!! so hopefully I will like the others and the chicken soup... I was told 6-8 weeks also, only took about 10 days. I guess it depends on your ins. I went through cigna. I haven't tried any shakes, got a few free samples. I'm waiting until after surgery, a lot of ppl including my nut. And dr, said taste buds will change. Didn't wanna spend money and not like them. 1 Froggy63 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kookichu 113 Posted February 3, 2014 Thanks Kookichu.........I sure hope not .....they said it could take up to 6 weeks...lol I guess whats six weeks......I just did six months right.......How are you doing ? Froggy, like Blue, I went through Cigna. I am doing absolutely great which still feels strange to say it. It has been 3 weeks today and the difference in my life is remarkable already! Thank you. IF you have to wait 6wks, just utilize the information you were given going through the process and get your life prepared for a life changing blessing! keep us posted!¡ 1 Froggy63 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
angiev8159 0 Posted February 3, 2014 I'm only at 35 bmi I would hate to go to the exercise and dietary and lose weight and then they tell me no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue614 133 Posted February 3, 2014 I'm only at 35 bmi I would hate to go to the exercise and dietary and lose weight and then they tell me no how far into the process are you ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites