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I did the same thing under my Drs advice. I had 5 dr supervised diets.. Atkins 2 times.. hgc.. all in 6 years. I wrote them a 2 page letter. Let's just hope for the best. Good Luck! I know I'll get approved but it's the wait! Im on everything as soon as I get the approval! Don't DO anything until you get the approval.. it wont count! I read it in the rules!

I also wrote a personal letter to Molina as to why I need the surgery, I listed all 12 diets that I have been on over the last 5 years, all my weight related issues, and my supports. The goal was to make Molina understand how motivated I am and how much I need the surgery, now we have to wait for the approval to take the next step


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I got my approval to start stage 2 on June 1st, I'm excited

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I did the same thing under my Drs advice. I had 5 dr supervised diets.. Atkins 2 times.. hgc.. all in 6 years. I wrote them a 2 page letter. Let's just hope for the best. Good Luck! I know I'll get approved but it's the wait! Im on everything as soon as I get the approval! Don't DO anything until you get the approval.. it wont count! I read it in the rules!

I also wrote a personal letter to Molina as to why I need the surgery, I listed all 12 diets that I have been on over the last 5 years, all my weight related issues, and my supports. The goal was to make Molina understand how motivated I am and how much I need the surgery, now we have to wait for the approval to take the next step

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I got my approval to start stage 2 on June 1st, I'm excited

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Yayyyy! Good for you! FINALLYYYYY I start in June too.. getting all my appts made!

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Awesomeness!!!!! Bariatric Buddies!!!!

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I got my approval to start stage 2 on June 1st, I'm excited

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Yayyyy! Good for you! FINALLYYYYY I start in June too.. getting all my appts made!

Have you read about the woman who got approved for the next stage in 3 months? Im wondering if I can get all the steps done that quick too.

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Molina told me that I just have to do the 3 twelves, 12 dietitian 12 physical therapy and 12 behavior therapy appointments

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Molina told me that I just have to do the 3 twelves, 12 dietitian 12 physical therapy and 12 behavior therapy appointments

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Yes, here too. Thing is I wonder how close together we can get them scheduled. They may be booked up.. lots of people on medicaid are doing this now. Im worst worry is not being able to get in as often as I would like. 1 a week for each one would do it IF we can do them all at the same time. That's like 3 appts a week for 3 months.

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My primary care physician said that he recommends attempting the 3 month goal because it will give wiggle room for appointment rescheduling.

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My primary care physician said that he recommends attempting the 3 month goal because it will give wiggle room for appointment rescheduling.

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Cool.. mind if I kinda keep in touch with you.. my primary care physician is new to this.. I've kinda been keeping him up on what I know about it which isnt much! Where are you at? Im in West Richland and my Dr is in Benton City.

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Kitsap county, I'm west of Seattle

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So happy for you guys!!!

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Thank You!!!!

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Im on stage 2 for amerigroup ( Apple Health medicaid also.

I ive in Port Townsend. Ive been going to the NUT twice weekly. had 3 with or 4 with her so far. Monthly's with my regular doc.did my seminar on line for the surgery. have my consultation at the university of U.W on

the 14th. I got approved in late April to go on to the second stage.

Just found this site last night and thing it is amazing, I dont have much support except my Husband, and would be nice to chat with ladies who are going through the same thing.

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Im on stage 2 for amerigroup ( Apple Health medicaid also.

I ive in Port Townsend. Ive been going to the NUT twice weekly. had 3 with or 4 with her so far. Monthly's with my regular doc.did my seminar on line for the surgery. have my consultation at the university of U.W on

the 14th. I got approved in late April to go on to the second stage.

Just found this site last night and thing it is amazing, I dont have much support except my Husband, and would be nice to chat with ladies who are going through the same thing.

Wow that is awesome. I havent been to an appt yet. My first appt since getting approved is next tuesday. Do you have any suggestions. I would love to finish everything up in 3 months!

Kim

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