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florence, KY, having the sleeve done @ St. Elizabeth. by Dr. D. Smith. My husband and I are having surgery on the same day.

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I'm from Winchester Ky, and I'll be having my surgery in Lexington ky, by dr Weiss at central baptist hospital! Anyone from the same area?

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Welcome!

I live in Danville and was sleeved by Dr. Weiss at Georgetown.

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Hi everyone! I'm from Western Kentucky and I'm getting the bypass done on the 19th. Im looking forward to it and I have waited a long time for this. I wish all of you who are coming up for surgery the very best of luck.

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Hi! I'm a newbie from Lexington and submitted all of my paperwork to Dr. Weiss' office about two weeks ago. I hope their offices call next week for my initial appointment. I'm so anxious to get the ball rolling! :)

Thankfully my insurance (Anthem BCBS) will cover 80% of the surgery so, if I'm approved, will only have to come out of pocket for a few thousand dollars. I'm just worried that I'll have to wait 6 or 7 months to find out if I can have the surgery.

Did Dr. Weiss' office provide a lot of information when they first called you or did you have to wait until your first appointment to have all of your questions answered?

{Sorry, I meant to directly reply to Audrey's post!} :)

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Hi! I'm a newbie from Lexington and submitted all of my paperwork to Dr. Weiss' office about two weeks ago. I hope their offices call next week for my initial appointment. I'm so anxious to get the ball rolling! :)

Thankfully my insurance (Anthem BCBS) will cover 80% of the surgery so, if I'm approved, will only have to come out of pocket for a few thousand dollars. I'm just worried that I'll have to wait 6 or 7 months to find out if I can have the surgery.

Did Dr. Weiss' office provide a lot of information when they first called you or did you have to wait until your first appointment to have all of your questions answered?

{Sorry, I meant to directly reply to Audrey's post!} :)

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Once I submitted my paperwork they called within 2 weeks. I also have anthem and I was required to do a 6 month physician supervised diet. I just finished and submitted to Dr Weiss' ofc, and I received my pre auth for surgery within a week. I'm now waiting for them to call for my appt with Dr Weiss and discuss surgery date. I started the process in April. It's a long process but it's gonna be so worth it!

Waiting for surgery date...

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Hi! I'm a newbie from Lexington and submitted all of my paperwork to Dr. Weiss' office about two weeks ago. I hope their offices call next week for my initial appointment. I'm so anxious to get the ball rolling! :)

Thankfully my insurance (Anthem BCBS) will cover 80% of the surgery so, if I'm approved, will only have to come out of pocket for a few thousand dollars. I'm just worried that I'll have to wait 6 or 7 months to find out if I can have the surgery.

Did Dr. Weiss' office provide a lot of information when they first called you or did you have to wait until your first appointment to have all of your questions answered?

{Sorry, I meant to directly reply to Audrey's post!} :)

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Once I submitted my paperwork they called within 2 weeks. I also have anthem and I was required to do a 6 month physician supervised diet. I just finished and submitted to Dr Weiss' ofc, and I received my pre auth for surgery within a week. I'm now waiting for them to call for my appt with Dr Weiss and discuss surgery date. I started the process in April. It's a long process but it's gonna be so worth it!

Waiting for surgery date...

I'm waiting for the same appointment. Everyday in like okay they'll call today! lol be had my approval for almost 2 weeks. I'm so ready to keep moving forward! Best of wishes!

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Hi! I'm a newbie from Lexington and submitted all of my paperwork to Dr. Weiss' office about two weeks ago. I hope their offices call next week for my initial appointment. I'm so anxious to get the ball rolling! :)

Thankfully my insurance (Anthem BCBS) will cover 80% of the surgery so, if I'm approved, will only have to come out of pocket for a few thousand dollars. I'm just worried that I'll have to wait 6 or 7 months to find out if I can have the surgery.

Did Dr. Weiss' office provide a lot of information when they first called you or did you have to wait until your first appointment to have all of your questions answered?

{Sorry, I meant to directly reply to Audrey's post!} :)

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Once I submitted my paperwork they called within 2 weeks. I also have anthem and I was required to do a 6 month physician supervised diet. I just finished and submitted to Dr Weiss' ofc, and I received my pre auth for surgery within a week. I'm now waiting for them to call for my appt with Dr Weiss and discuss surgery date. I started the process in April. It's a long process but it's gonna be so worth it!

Waiting for surgery date...

I'm waiting for the same appointment. Everyday in like okay they'll call today! lol be had my approval for almost 2 weeks. I'm so ready to keep moving forward! Best of wishes!

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I've been waiting a week. I keeping thinking the same thing.... "they'll call today." Best wishes to you as well!

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I live in Ashland ky....my surgery will be in the next couple weeks as well. Good luck!!!!

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Hi! I'm a newbie from Lexington and submitted all of my paperwork to Dr. Weiss' office about two weeks ago. I hope their offices call next week for my initial appointment. I'm so anxious to get the ball rolling! :)

Thankfully my insurance (Anthem BCBS) will cover 80% of the surgery so, if I'm approved, will only have to come out of pocket for a few thousand dollars. I'm just worried that I'll have to wait 6 or 7 months to find out if I can have the surgery.

Did Dr. Weiss' office provide a lot of information when they first called you or did you have to wait until your first appointment to have all of your questions answered?

{Sorry, I meant to directly reply to Audrey's post!} :)

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Once I submitted my paperwork they called within 2 weeks. I also have anthem and I was required to do a 6 month physician supervised diet. I just finished and submitted to Dr Weiss' ofc, and I received my pre auth for surgery within a week. I'm now waiting for them to call for my appt with Dr Weiss and discuss surgery date. I started the process in April. It's a long process but it's gonna be so worth it!

Waiting for surgery date...

I'm waiting for the same appointment. Everyday in like okay they'll call today! lol be had my approval for almost 2 weeks. I'm so ready to keep moving forward! Best of wishes!

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I've been waiting a week. I keeping thinking the same thing.... "they'll call today." Best wishes to you as well!

Well let's hope today is the day!!!!

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Hi, I'm Christi and I'm a newbie here. From Western Ky. My surgery is scheduled for Oct 24th. I'm. Hoping and praying there is no hiccups. I'm done with my 7 appts of nutrition, psych evaluation and they are submitting my stuff this week.

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