my Surgery date was moved

[auntMish 0]

my surgery date was set to be August 3rd. yesterday, less than two weeks before the procedure, I was told that it was going to be moved since i never did an endoscopy and i havent been losing weight as they wanted to see. im heart broken and frustrated.

[Nylaj 45]

Is your insurance paying or are you paying?

My doctors told me I didn't have to lose anything prior to surgery. So crazy how some ask you to do that & some don't.

Why do you need a endoscopy?

[auntMish 0]

i have health first insurance, ive been in preparation for 6 months. they want me for an endoscopy to check for bacteria or infections in my stomach. they told me they cant guarantee my new surgery date which is my main reason for frustration.

i have pcos so its extremely hard to lose weight even with the liquid diet, i lost 8 pounds but they want me to lose more since im young.

[Nylaj 45]

I have PCOS as well, but that has nothing to do with what you are having done. I find that mind blowing.

Do you have stomach issues? I work at a hospital & I do all the pre-authorizations/benefits for bariatric procedures & we never asked for a endoscopy. I might have to pick my Doctors brain.

[ShrinkingPeach 1,291]

Is the endoscopy your surgeon's requirement or your insurance's?

[auntMish 0]

they said it would either be endoscopy or stool sample that the insurance would require to ensure no bacteria before actual clearance. (sorry if thats TMI)

[auntMish 0]

my mother is having the bypass done as well on august 3rd (my original date) she has clearance because she already had the endoscopy done.

[mommyfrog3 41]

Just a quick response to this....my surgical team requires ALL patients to have an EGD (endoscopy) test before surgery. Guess all programs are different.

[SmilingBeauty 223]

My surgery was originally scheduled for April 28th and rescheduled for May 26th. I did not lose the required amount of weight requested and I was not tracking my food daily. Not insurance requirements but my program's requirements.

Like you, I was completely heart broken. Now I realize it was the best thing for me. It gave me another month to really prepare for the surgery and new lifestyle.

As disappointing as being resceduled is, it could be for the best.

[The Candidate 3,215]

I wasn't required to do an endoscopy, but did do the stool sample. If they give you a choice, I would do the latter as it's quicker and easier.

My program required a 10% weight loss, which I not only had to lose, but maintain until surgery, which is next week. It's never easy but it will benefit you in the long run, which I know is hard to see now as you've been terribly disappointed by the postponement. I hope things work out for you! Good luck!

[jenjen2781 30]

My doctor's office required a EDG. Because they don't see inside the stomach during surgery. I found out I have a high level of acid so they started me on medication to help before and after surgery.