Medi cal with community health group in California

[jessicabell620 2]

Just got approved for the consultation and that is scheduled for November 4th. Was told I needed X-ray's, pap, mammogram and psychological evaluation before the surgery. I have scheduled some appts and am going to ask for a referral for the others.. Is anyone in California and been denied the surgery?

[Lexigurl82 160]

I'm not in CA but I've never heard of anyone needing a pap or a mammogram for weight loss surgery... did Medi-Cal tell you that? I needed a chest xray, EKG, pulmonary function test, psych exam and 3 months of dietician /nutritionist visits and 4 visits with my surgeon... good luck!

[jessicabell620 2]

I'm not in CA but I've never heard of anyone needing a pap or a mammogram for weight loss surgery... did Medi-Cal tell you that? I needed a chest xray, EKG, pulmonary function test, psych exam and 3 months of dietician /nutritionist visits and 4 visits with my surgeon... good luck!

that's weird.. well gotta get it done anyways lol.. good luck to you as well

[nomorequitting 12]

I'm seeing my surgeon in Ventura, CA he just requires 10% weightloss prior to pre op psych eval and nutrition eval. Which I have scheduled in November hoping that's all medi-cal will need to approve me! I'm so anxious

[jessicabell620 2]

I'm seeing my surgeon in Ventura, CA he just requires 10% weightloss prior to pre op psych eval and nutrition eval. Which I have scheduled in November hoping that's all medi-cal will need to approve me! I'm so anxious

good luck! i can't wait for my consultation.. i've been looking at before and after pictures and i seriously can't see myself skinny

[mistycal 81]

My surgeon wanted egd, pap, nut class, psych eval... But because of the limited Drs who take medical the egd was sched in August for a appt for nov 25... So basically I have everything done but that..hopefully it goes well and can be submitted soon after that!

[jessicabell620 2]

i made the appts for mammogram and pap next week and have to get referrals for everything else from my regular dr and i see him on the 27th.. i'm pretty nervous about the 6 month diet..

[mistycal 81]

Mine didn't request the 6 month diet, but they did say that after Jan it could be a new requirement...