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[TMSMESx4 2]

Hi everyone my pcp sent a referral for me to start the process to have the sleeve done. I am 34 years old 5'2 310lbs.The bariatric center called last week and said i have to go to a seminar before i can get an appointment with the surgeon. So i go on the 5th to the seminar.

After i do the seminar do they call me or do i call them and let them know i went and then we can schedule my appointment?

I am in nevada and on medicaid if anyone can give me an idea of how the whole process works?

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Hi everyone my pcp sent a referral for me to start the process to have the sleeve done. I am 34 years old 5'2 310lbs.The bariatric center called last week and said i have to go to a seminar before i can get an appointment with the surgeon. So i go on the 5th to the seminar.

After i do the seminar do they call me or do i call them and let them know i went and then we can schedule my appointment?

I am in nevada and on medicaid if anyone can give me an idea of how the whole process works?

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When you go to the seminar they should give you a list of requirements. Most Bariatric surgeon's offices will have a person on staff who is familiar with your insurance requirements or can help you find out what they are.

You may be required to have a pre-op diet, nutrition counseling, a psych clearance, pulmonary testing, an EGD or similar, and a cardiac clearance.

Just be prepared to write everything down and ask lots of questions.

You are on your way!

[TMSMESx4 2]

Hi everyone my pcp sent a referral for me to start the process to have the sleeve done. I am 34 years old 5'2 310lbs.The bariatric center called last week and said i have to go to a seminar before i can get an appointment with the surgeon. So i go on the 5th to the seminar.

After i do the seminar do they call me or do i call them and let them know i went and then we can schedule my appointment?

I am in nevada and on medicaid if anyone can give me an idea of how the whole process works?

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When you go to the seminar they should give you a list of requirements. Most Bariatric surgeon's offices will have a person on staff who is familiar with your insurance requirements or can help you find out what they are.

You may be required to have a pre-op diet, nutrition counseling, a psych clearance, pulmonary testing, an EGD or similar, and a cardiac clearance.

Just be prepared to write everything down and ask lots of questions.

You are on your way!

Thank you its nice knowing how things work instead of going in blind and clueless

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