cmann1299 17 Posted May 12, 2014 Got my approval today couldn't be happier.. Just hoping my supervisor doesn't deny my FMLA. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daw3378 93 Posted May 12, 2014 i am going June 9 too, unless they get me in earlier. One thing I don't have to worry about is my work, my boss, is so happy for me she has been onboard right from the start Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daw3378 93 Posted May 12, 2014 Where are you we can be buddies Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmann1299 17 Posted May 12, 2014 Awesome!! I live in Erie Pa.. I could have had it done June 2nd but I wanted to wait until the kids are out of school. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daw3378 93 Posted May 12, 2014 I'm in Illinois, I am excited and nervous, but I am so confident in my surgeon. he has a very low complication rate and in all the years he's been doing bariatic surgery, he has never lost a patient, and only had 1 with a pulmonary embolism. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmann1299 17 Posted May 12, 2014 I'm not nervous about the surgery I'm more nervous about the recovery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tynoodles11 26 Posted May 12, 2014 Got my approval today couldn't be happier.. Just hoping my supervisor doesn't deny my FMLA. That is great news, how long have you been waiting for an answer from your insurance company? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tynoodles11 26 Posted May 12, 2014 Hello there, what part of illinois and what's your surgeon's name? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cmann1299 17 Posted May 12, 2014 Got my approval today couldn't be happier.. Just hoping my supervisor doesn't deny my FMLA. That is great news, how long have you been waiting for an answer from your insurance company? I got a response within 4 days. I have highmark bcbs. 1 tynoodles11 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daw3378 93 Posted May 13, 2014 I am in Northern Illinois, in Harvard, My Dr is Heydari his office is in Crystal lake. Are you from IL? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tynoodles11 26 Posted May 13, 2014 Yes I'm from Chicago, my doctor is dr.lufti, he did my lapband so I consulted with him may 1st about revision surgery, I had my hopes on the gastric bypass, but he wants to do the sleeve. I have a day long appt at his office on next Wednesday to get a trans nasal endoscopy, psych and nutritionist. I hope that I will not be much longer than that! I'm ready to do this surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daw3378 93 Posted May 13, 2014 They sent to my.insurance on 5/2 I was approved Friday. The only reason it's the 9th is that I have to take my pre-op classes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tynoodles11 26 Posted May 14, 2014 They sent to my.insurance on 5/2 I was approved Friday. The only reason it's the 9th is that I have to take my pre-op classes Wow, I hope I'm approved as quickly as you. If you don't mind me asking do you have bcbs ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daw3378 93 Posted May 14, 2014 They sent to my.insurance on 5/2 I was approved Friday. The only reason it's the 9th is that I have to take my pre-op classes Wow, I hope I'm approved as quickly as you. If you don't mind me asking do you have bcbs ? No I have UHC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
knitlil09 91 Posted May 14, 2014 I just got on the schedule today for June 9th as well! Super excited/nervous/scared, but mostly excited :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites