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Not that I was told. I was told my insurance only requires a non medically supervised diet attempt and then all their tests and screens.

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I have UHC insurance and have to do 6 months of nutrition, doctor, fitness and psych evaluation. I have appointments scheduled through December and the need an appointment in January and February before I can schedule. Did you receive a letter outlining your appointments and possible procedures? I don't have to do anything other than the above and that's spread over 6 months (UC 's rules not mine). Do you have a patient advocate assigned?

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Yes I have a letter and yes I have an advocate. I have an Anthem employee plan because my Husband works for Anthem. Formally WellPoint.

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Thank you for letting me know. I guess I'm just nervous since it's kind of up to her if we get the surgery. Like if our minds are ready enough. I know we are all definitely ready. I'm 25 and ready to be back myself. And be healthy for my daughter. My dad had the bypass in 07. I watched him struggle with the pain and how he eats. The sleeve is different but that's what I'm getting. I think UC is great though and will take good care of us.

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I know what you mean Molly. I'm 47 and have a 5, 7 & 27 year old. I'm also a grandma. My dad died at 58 of a heart attack and I want to avoid going down that path.

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I'm sorry to hear about your father passing. My mother passed too when I was 16. Almost 10 years ago. But not weight related. I'm happy to have you guys to talk too and I'm happy that we all go to the same place!

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Hey Molly! I did have my psych appointment today. Really no big deal. I had to answer some questions on paper that were looking for eating disorders and drug or alcohol problems. Also a couple questions on mental health stuff and how you have felt in the past week/month. Easy peasy and she approved me with no further psych stuff.

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That's good to know. I will still be nervous lol. I hope it goes easy for me too. I got changed to Nov 13th to do mine. I appreciate you talking to me about it.

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She really just talks about surgery and how you have to plan meal times, eat according to plan, exercise and log your food. I told her I use myfitnesspal and a vivio fit to track my steps and she was pleased with that. Also asked about support system and what my husband thought about surgery.

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February at the earliest.

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My Dr was Dr Weiss, he's a amazing doctor. I used to live in Ashland. Never looked at Ashland for a surgeon though.

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@@Bloomer723

I remember you saying that now. Hopefully time goes by a little faster. I'm starting to get nervous and not even close to the surgery date really. Still not even sure what day yet either. I go see dr. Ivan on Wednesday. I'm excited about that. I love seeing him.

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@molly-let me know how the appointment with Ivan goes. I have a fitness eval on Friday and Dietician appointment next Friday.

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