jerseygirl10 9 Posted November 3, 2016 My first day of pre op is today. Surgery 11/17. My doctors are voorhees Bariatric ~ Patel and O'Connell Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evagria_the_faithful 5 Posted November 3, 2016 My first day of pre op is today. Surgery 11/17. My doctors are voorhees Bariatric ~ Patel and O'Connell Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Did you he horizon nj health? How long did it take you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raechel 75 Posted November 3, 2016 My first day of pre op is today. Surgery 11/17. My doctors are voorhees Bariatric ~ Patel and O'Connell Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Did you he horizon nj health? How long did it take you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I do! My very first appointment was June 15th and my surgery is scheduled for the 15th of this month. My approval took a little less than 3 weeks. The referrals are what's a pain so I would try to get those and appointments schedules as soon as possible. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerseygirl10 9 Posted November 3, 2016 I'm united healthcare. My first nutrition appointment was in June. It became a full time job going to all these appointments Thank god it's almost here Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJ1980 5 Posted November 7, 2016 I have the same insurance. It took 3 weeks for approval?!?!?! Did you have any issues? i thought it was 2 weeks and under ugh. Mine was submitted on Friday. My first day of pre op is today. Surgery 11/17. My doctors are voorhees Bariatric ~ Patel and O'Connell Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Did you he horizon nj health? How long did it take you? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I do! My very first appointment was June 15th and my surgery is scheduled for the 15th of this month. My approval took a little less than 3 weeks. The referrals are what's a pain so I would try to get those and appointments schedules as soon as possible. Sent from my SM-G935T using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mari90 6 Posted November 8, 2016 Hey I'm from Teaneck, NJ...I'm just starting this whole process! I'm going to attend a seminar tomorrow. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Raymia 565 Posted November 9, 2016 I'm with Mari I'm attending my seminar today at Capital Health Hopewell. I live in New Jersey, I have NJ Direct thru Horizon so we don't need referrals. But I'll update you guys later. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G928A using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FabFemale 233 Posted November 9, 2016 I'm from New Jersey and had my sleeve surgery on May 2, 2016. I'm 6 months post op and am feeling wonderful! Best decision ever! Good luck to you all! If you have any questions please ask me! My surgeon was Dr Samir Patel with Atlanticare Center for surgical weight loss in Egg Harbor Twp Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimK92 3 Posted November 18, 2016 I'm in NJ, just had my first of three support meetings Wednesday night. I go to my first nutrition meeting (out of three) on monday. I have my psych evaluation in the rolling, waiting for insurance to approve it. Then all thats left is my thyroid test and letter (: I also go in Vineland but have Dr. Attia for my surgeon. Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evagria_the_faithful 5 Posted November 19, 2016 @@Kim did you happen to go to the support meeting at inspira health(the gym)? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimK92 3 Posted November 19, 2016 @@Kim did you happen to go to the support meeting at inspira health(the gym)? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Yes I did Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
evagria_the_faithful 5 Posted November 19, 2016 I was there as well! I have another one scheduled for the 21st!! Maybe I'll see you there. I can't wait for this to be over. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kristen_vsg 114 Posted November 19, 2016 I'm in Hamilton NJ , I'm scheduled for January 11 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nina1125 11 Posted November 19, 2016 Hi!! I just did all that!!! I got my date!, Jan 16!!! Sent from my iPad using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KimK92 3 Posted November 19, 2016 I was there as well! I have another one scheduled for the 21st!! Maybe I'll see you there. I can't wait for this to be over. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Oh that's cool. I didn't schedule my next one yet, I thought it was too early Sent from my SM-N910V using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites