tllee3 2 Posted October 21, 2016 When I called insurance to see if I was approved they gave me a date of Nov 16. Will that be my surgery date? I haven't had my final result visit with my surgeon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farstar 1 Posted October 21, 2016 I just went through this this week Wednesday. In order to get the pre authorization they must give a tentative date to gain approval. This does not set the actual surgery date. My pre auth date was 11/7 and it so happened it worked out relatively close to the date given scheduled 11/9 for surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tllee3 2 Posted October 22, 2016 Thank you so much! I'm just thankful, I was approved in 2 day. Good luck to you on your journey!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farstar 1 Posted October 22, 2016 Thanks. Same to you!! I am nervous anxious and praying, I have been working for this since March this year and finally getting everything lined up to go. I am down 16lbs on my own just so I could prove myself I can have self control. Keep me updated how things go. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tllee3 2 Posted October 22, 2016 I'm quite different I started Aug 16th, so this happened so fast for me. I'm so thankful to god you wouldn't believe how blessed I felt when I heard Approved today. Glory! Do you know if its a time frame after insurance approves your case that you have to have surgery?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tllee3 2 Posted October 22, 2016 Congrats on the weight loss!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farstar 1 Posted October 22, 2016 According to my doctors staff you have 90 days from the approved "estimated" surgery date to have the procedure if after you will need another authorization Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farstar 1 Posted October 26, 2016 So excited. I had my preop with the dr today. Tomorrow starts my 14 day preop plan. When will you see the dr for your pre op? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tllee3 2 Posted October 26, 2016 Congratulations!! Excited for you. I haven't heard from my Dr. Office since I found out about my approval. I want to call but I'm trying to be patient. Its been a week. Hoping to have an appointment date before the end of the week. Do you have full liquid for the next 2 weeks? Where are you located? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
laceemouse 631 Posted October 26, 2016 Every insurance and surgeon is different. I started the whole process in early August and my surgery is next Monday. My surgeon only does a 3 day pre-op. Good luck to all of you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tllee3 2 Posted October 26, 2016 Good luck to you and keep us posted on your journey!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farstar 1 Posted October 26, 2016 Congratulations!! Excited for you. I haven't heard from my Dr. Office since I found out about my approval. I want to call but I'm trying to be patient. Its been a week. Hoping to have an appointment date before the end of the week. Do you have full liquid for the next 2 weeks? Where are you located? I am in Fl. I have to do 14 days liquid Protein prior to surgery. And scheduled for 11/9@1145 I am excited yet crazy nervous. Hopefully you hear from them by Friday if not I would call after 1 and ask what the next step you need to do is. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farstar 1 Posted November 8, 2016 Any update yet? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tllee3 2 Posted November 9, 2016 Hello! Finally I have a date for my result visit, it's Thursday. So I will have a date on Thursday. Good luck to you tomorrow, I will be praying for you!! Pls keep me posted so post as soon as you feel good enough so I will know you are okay. God bless Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Farstar 1 Posted November 10, 2016 That is awesome!! Thank you. Yesterday was rough. My anxiety was very high but I honestly didn't even know what went on they gave me something to help with anxiety and I was K.O. Afterwards the pacu RN had difficulties getting my pain pump to work so my mom who is an ICU RN flipped out after I came off the elevator up to the floor and she could hear my cries before the doors had even opened. Once the charge nurse intervened and got my pain levels under control I am moving around and actually now not really needing the meds as much. I cannot stress walk walk walk. I am excited and just ready to go home. Keep me updated I will pray for you the Liq diet was brutal the first 3days once you overcome the head hunger it was a breeze. Cannot wait to share our journeys together in the near future. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites