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BurNingBriDget    28

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Hello

How long after you submit all of your information to the insurance did it take to get approved. I have a 40.7 BMI and I have high cholesterol and hypothyroidism which I'm taking medications for both so I am within the range of getting the surgery done but I'm just wondering how long did it take for you to get your surgery date? Also I'm curious about the recovery I am a mom of four ages 11 to 2 years old and i'm wondering how long I'm going to have to have help with the kids I take them to school pick him up do activities with them so how long were you guys out of commission before you got back to your usual activities?

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MeFirst    65

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I can only help you with the first question. It took me 1 week from date of submission to call from my surgery center saying I was approved. I have my last appt with my surgeon Tuesday to get my surgery date :).

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BurNingBriDget    28

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Thank you!!! So excited for you!

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Tan4sho    39

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I called my insurance company and asked did they cover it they said yes and the bariatric medical team did the rest by scheduling all my appt and referrals

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BurNingBriDget    28

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Thank you Tan4sho! I had to enroll into a program with my insurance also. Did you have to meet with a nutritionist and a psychologist?

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MeFirst    65

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Thank you!!! So excited for you!

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Thank you :)

What insurance do you have?

I haveBCBS Fed. I had a 3 month supervised diet---which was 3 monthly group meeting with a NUT, a psych eval, a few medical tests, and that's it. The time went by super fast :)

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BurNingBriDget    28

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I have United healthcare from Northfolk Southern Railroad. I had the six months required physician documented diet. What goes into the psychological evaluation? Also the medical testing did you have to have light in the EKG earth and stuff like that?

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JennWeb    28

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I have United Healthcare Signature Value. Took a week from the day they submitted. I also had the 6 month documented diet, psych evaluation and some other tests.

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MeFirst    65

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The psych eval was pretty straight forward. I had to fill out a questionnaire prior to the meeting. Then sat and chatted with the psychologist. Pretty basic. Nothing to worry about.

I needed a chest X-ray, EGD, EKG, an abdominal ultrasound to check gall bladder liver kidneys etc, and blood work.

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MeFirst    65

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Also, all of the appointments for everything were scheduled through my coordinator at the bariatric center. I pretty much only had to show up

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BurNingBriDget    28

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Oh I didn't think it could be that fast! I'm really excited about this new tool for weight loss. Where are all of you from? If so, what should I bring with me to the day of surgery?

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I've had my gallbladder removed and I do have a history of kidney stones will that hinder me from having the surgery?

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MeFirst    65

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I'm from Jacksonville FL :)

Your lack of gall bladder and kidney stones shouldn't stop you from getting the sleeve. Lots of people on these boards have had their gall bladders removed.

It's so exciting. Good luck!!!

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BurNingBriDget    28

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My surgeons office said that The data plan with the doctor is just a formality to show that you've tried something besides surgery and it is free old I think that you lost 6 pounds is amazing so don't let it get to you. Did you do it through your bariatric surgeon or your primary care?

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BurNingBriDget    28

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Thanks MeFirst!!

There are so many things that come up with this bariatric surgery and I just don't want to leave no stone unturned and know exactly what I'm getting into when I walk through those doors.

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