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[Felinakayloves 26]

I do have a question for you guys though, I have not received monthly calls from a case manager at Molina. I've only talked to someone there 3 times about my stage two letter who works in the bariatric department and she told me I would hear from someone soon, but I never got a call. I know it's a requirement, but I thought it would be nice to still talk to someone to make sure that I'm doing everything right.

I can & I will

[MissMellyMell 46]

I do have a question for you guys though, I have not received monthly calls from a case manager at Molina. I've only talked to someone there 3 times about my stage two letter who works in the bariatric department and she told me I would hear from someone soon, but I never got a call. I know it's a requirement, but I thought it would be nice to still talk to someone to make sure that I'm doing everything right.

I can & I will

That is typical, I had to call into Molina and ask who my case worker was and ask them to have her call me. She never did call, so I called back and they gave me a new case worker and that person has only called me once.

She scheduled to call me again this month, but missed the date. I will call and leave her another message to call me. It seems as if the case workers workload is so big, that they're overwhelmed and they are extremely hard to reach.

I would suggest calling Molina and getting that sorted out.

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[xX_iSLAY_All_Day_Xx 21]

Oh boy.. I just read. lol Hopefully my experience is positive. I've learned a lot about myself these past 2-3 mos. for sure.. I have no shame in admitting that I initially went into this journey sooooo misinformed. I have a new respect for the procedure as well as post-ops. So I'm definitely taking all my education in...failure isn't a option! Its time for greatness!! Just gonna stay busy and prepare.. that's all we can do! Our season is coming..

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Hey everyone I'm excited to back on this journey again. I had started the process last year in California but ended up moving to Washington state. Now I have a 6 month pre op diet to follow and I'm about half way done. I will be having my surgery at the UW in Seattle and I have UHC. Anyone else in WA having surgery around that time?





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HI!! I'm also boogie_badd8nt_she on here. lol

I started my journey in August!! I'm fast tracking.. doing 3 appts a week.. so exhausting!!!! I will be done with almost all requirements the end of this month.( Accept the UW requirements) I was asked by my bariatric case manager ( w/ Molina) to save a few NUT appt.until I'm closer surgery to serve as a little "insurance" in case I stall while fulfilling UWs list of things to do..This Thursday I will be meeting Kim Herzog.. lol
What happens during the meeting with her? Any testing?
I'm hoping to be nice and ready for surgery soon.. its crazy to know they are booked out so far!!! Good Luck ladies! Looks like we will all be getting worked on around the same time!!! <3

Hey girl! Congrats on your journey, we're all on our way to a healthier life! So exciting! The appointments do get tiring! If you went back a bit further in this thread you'll be able to read about some experiences with Kim Herzog. She isn't nice lol. I had to stay calm cool and collected with her, knowing that she decides whether or not I will move on to the next step.

She will basically ask you a ton of questions. Health history, current diet and exercise routines, why you want the surgery, which procedure you'd like to go with and why. She will ask you why your at the weight you're at. Just be prepared to be judged lol. It wasn't fun. I do hope that your visit goes better than mine did.

I also have Molina, I will be finished with all of my insurance requirements at the end of this month. So I'm hoping for a date in the beginning of the year. They did tell me that they're booked out quite far. I've learned more than I thought I would these last few months. Im kind of glad that they don't just let you jump into things. Being prepared and educated is going to set us up for success!!

Good luck with everything.

-Melissa in Vancouver

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[Felinakayloves 26]

I do have a question for you guys though, I have not received monthly calls from a case manager at Molina. I've only talked to someone there 3 times about my stage two letter who works in the bariatric department and she told me I would hear from someone soon, but I never got a call. I know it's a requirement, but I thought it would be nice to still talk to someone to make sure that I'm doing everything right.

I can & I will

That is typical, I had to call into Molina and ask who my case worker was and ask them to have her call me. She never did call, so I called back and they gave me a new case worker and that person has only called me once.

She scheduled to call me again this month, but missed the date. I will call and leave her another message to call me. It seems as if the case workers workload is so big, that they're overwhelmed and they are extremely hard to reach.

I would suggest calling Molina and getting that sorted out.

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Thank you. I will definitely do that. I know they are extremely hard to get a hold of.

I can & I will

[xX_iSLAY_All_Day_Xx 21]

I spoke to Jennifer White.. she set up an appt. for me to talk to someone about entering a follow up type deal. Maybe that's a start for you when you call member services.

I do have a question for you guys though, I have not received monthly calls from a case manager at Molina. I've only talked to someone there 3 times about my stage two letter who works in the bariatric department and she told me I would hear from someone soon, but I never got a call. I know it's a requirement, but I thought it would be nice to still talk to someone to make sure that I'm doing everything right.

I can & I will

That is typical, I had to call into Molina and ask who my case worker was and ask them to have her call me. She never did call, so I called back and they gave me a new case worker and that person has only called me once.

She scheduled to call me again this month, but missed the date. I will call and leave her another message to call me. It seems as if the case workers workload is so big, that they're overwhelmed and they are extremely hard to reach.

I would suggest calling Molina and getting that sorted out.

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Thank you. I will definitely do that. I know they are extremely hard to get a hold of.

I can & I will

I do have a question for you guys though, I have not received monthly calls from a case manager at Molina. I've only talked to someone there 3 times about my stage two letter who works in the bariatric department and she told me I would hear from someone soon, but I never got a call. I know it's a requirement, but I thought it would be nice to still talk to someone to make sure that I'm doing everything right.

I can & I will

[Felinakayloves 26]

I spoke to Jennifer White.. she set up an appt. for me to talk to someone about entering a follow up type deal. Maybe that's a start for you when you call member services.

I do have a question for you guys though, I have not received monthly calls from a case manager at Molina. I've only talked to someone there 3 times about my stage two letter who works in the bariatric department and she told me I would hear from someone soon, but I never got a call. I know it's a requirement, but I thought it would be nice to still talk to someone to make sure that I'm doing everything right.

I can & I will

That is typical, I had to call into Molina and ask who my case worker was and ask them to have her call me. She never did call, so I called back and they gave me a new case worker and that person has only called me once.

She scheduled to call me again this month, but missed the date. I will call and leave her another message to call me. It seems as if the case workers workload is so big, that they're overwhelmed and they are extremely hard to reach.

I would suggest calling Molina and getting that sorted out.

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Thank you. I will definitely do that. I know they are extremely hard to get a hold of.

I can & I will

I do have a question for you guys though, I have not received monthly calls from a case manager at Molina. I've only talked to someone there 3 times about my stage two letter who works in the bariatric department and she told me I would hear from someone soon, but I never got a call. I know it's a requirement, but I thought it would be nice to still talk to someone to make sure that I'm doing everything right.

I can & I will

I also spoke to Jennifer White and she scheduled me with someone, but they never called.

[xX_iSLAY_All_Day_Xx 21]

Same thing happened to me.. I left her a message and Carmen Rightmiyer called me.. shes a pleasant women..totally.. she apologized for not calling as I wasn't on the schedule for some reason and it was good. I try to be mindful of how many bariatric cases they are working on.. it has to be a ignorant amount. ya know. So its good to just follow up and be proactive as hell. They appreciate it also. <3

I spoke to Jennifer White.. she set up an appt. for me to talk to someone about entering a follow up type deal. Maybe that's a start for you when you call member services.

I do have a question for you guys though, I have not received monthly calls from a case manager at Molina. I've only talked to someone there 3 times about my stage two letter who works in the bariatric department and she told me I would hear from someone soon, but I never got a call. I know it's a requirement, but I thought it would be nice to still talk to someone to make sure that I'm doing everything right.

I can & I will

That is typical, I had to call into Molina and ask who my case worker was and ask them to have her call me. She never did call, so I called back and they gave me a new case worker and that person has only called me once.

She scheduled to call me again this month, but missed the date. I will call and leave her another message to call me. It seems as if the case workers workload is so big, that they're overwhelmed and they are extremely hard to reach.

I would suggest calling Molina and getting that sorted out.

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Thank you. I will definitely do that. I know they are extremely hard to get a hold of.

I can & I will

>I do have a question for you guys though, I have not received monthly calls from a case manager at Molina. I've only talked to someone there 3 times about my stage two letter who works in the bariatric department and she told me I would hear from someone soon, but I never got a call. I know it's a requirement, but I thought it would be nice to still talk to someone to make sure that I'm doing everything right.

I can & I will

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I also spoke to Jennifer White and she scheduled me with someone, but they never called.

[Felinakayloves 26]

Same thing happened to me.. I left her a message and Carmen Rightmiyer called me.. shes a pleasant women..totally.. she apologized for not calling as I wasn't on the schedule for some reason and it was good. I try to be mindful of how many bariatric cases they are working on.. it has to be a ignorant amount. ya know. So its good to just follow up and be proactive as hell. They appreciate it also. <3

I spoke to Jennifer White.. she set up an appt. for me to talk to someone about entering a follow up type deal. Maybe that's a start for you when you call member services.

I do have a question for you guys though, I have not received monthly calls from a case manager at Molina. I've only talked to someone there 3 times about my stage two letter who works in the bariatric department and she told me I would hear from someone soon, but I never got a call. I know it's a requirement, but I thought it would be nice to still talk to someone to make sure that I'm doing everything right.

I can & I will

That is typical, I had to call into Molina and ask who my case worker was and ask them to have her call me. She never did call, so I called back and they gave me a new case worker and that person has only called me once.

She scheduled to call me again this month, but missed the date. I will call and leave her another message to call me. It seems as if the case workers workload is so big, that they're overwhelmed and they are extremely hard to reach.

I would suggest calling Molina and getting that sorted out.

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Thank you. I will definitely do that. I know they are extremely hard to get a hold of.

I can & I will

>I do have a question for you guys though, I have not received monthly calls from a case manager at Molina. I've only talked to someone there 3 times about my stage two letter who works in the bariatric department and she told me I would hear from someone soon, but I never got a call. I know it's a requirement, but I thought it would be nice to still talk to someone to make sure that I'm doing everything right.

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I also spoke to Jennifer White and she scheduled me with someone, but they never called.

I will definitely call tomorrow and leave a message. I know they definitely are spread pretty thin with the caseload they have. It's frustrating for us and I'm sure it's frustrating for them as well.

I can & I will

[Aggiemae 739]

I am on Medicaid, my medical insurance offers a great preoperative program, it's 6 months and requires 12 appointments with a dietitian, 12 with a behavioral health therapist, and 12 with a physical therapist. I also have to see my PCP 6 times and lose 5% of my body weight. UW might have their own set of requirements, but my Medicaid insurance has prepared me pretty well. There is absolutely no fast tracking to have surgery, however participants may complete their appointments as they wish.

I must say, I've been well educated over the past few months, so no, you're wrong. It's not sad at all, I believe if you choose to have an elective surgery, you must also be willing to make changes and it is a patients responsibility to educate themselves if they choose to have bariatric surgery.

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I completely agree with you. I'm in the same program you are. I got told flat out there is no fast tracking. You have to wait the 6 months and keep the weight off and do all your appointments with UW and your Molina/Medicaid required appointments.

I can & I will

thanks for the post. It's good to know that Medicade is making changes or maybe it's just I AM that is offering the same services to all Bariatric patients. Is the pre surgery at loss an insurance requirement? I thought my program uses the same protocol as WUM but the program doesn't h ave a pre surgery weight loss requirement. The NIH study showed that there was no long term benefit so now the surgeons just do the 2 week surgery prep diet.

[MissMellyMell 46]

I am on Medicaid, my medical insurance offers a great preoperative program, it's 6 months and requires 12 appointments with a dietitian, 12 with a behavioral health therapist, and 12 with a physical therapist. I also have to see my PCP 6 times and lose 5% of my body weight. UW might have their own set of requirements, but my Medicaid insurance has prepared me pretty well. There is absolutely no fast tracking to have surgery, however participants may complete their appointments as they wish.

I must say, I've been well educated over the past few months, so no, you're wrong. It's not sad at all, I believe if you choose to have an elective surgery, you must also be willing to make changes and it is a patients responsibility to educate themselves if they choose to have bariatric surgery.

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I completely agree with you. I'm in the same program you are. I got told flat out there is no fast tracking. You have to wait the 6 months and keep the weight off and do all your appointments with UW and your Molina/Medicaid required appointments.

I can & I will

thanks for the post. It's good to know that Medicade is making changes or maybe it's just I AM that is offering the same services to all Bariatric patients. Is the pre surgery at loss an insurance requirement? I thought my program uses the same protocol as WUM but the program doesn't h ave a pre surgery weight loss requirement. The NIH study showed that there was no long term benefit so now the surgeons just do the 2 week surgery prep diet.

You don't even make any sense. If you want to know about Molinas 6 month requirements you can call them directly. They might be able to help you, seems how I can't understand what you wrote.

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[Felinakayloves 26]

I am on Medicaid, my medical insurance offers a great preoperative program, it's 6 months and requires 12 appointments with a dietitian, 12 with a behavioral health therapist, and 12 with a physical therapist. I also have to see my PCP 6 times and lose 5% of my body weight. UW might have their own set of requirements, but my Medicaid insurance has prepared me pretty well. There is absolutely no fast tracking to have surgery, however participants may complete their appointments as they wish.

I must say, I've been well educated over the past few months, so no, you're wrong. It's not sad at all, I believe if you choose to have an elective surgery, you must also be willing to make changes and it is a patients responsibility to educate themselves if they choose to have bariatric surgery.

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I completely agree with you. I'm in the same program you are. I got told flat out there is no fast tracking. You have to wait the 6 months and keep the weight off and do all your appointments with UW and your Molina/Medicaid required appointments.

I can & I will

thanks for the post. It's good to know that Medicade is making changes or maybe it's just I AM that is offering the same services to all Bariatric patients. Is the pre surgery at loss an insurance requirement? I thought my program uses the same protocol as WUM but the program doesn't h ave a pre surgery weight loss requirement. The NIH study showed that there was no long term benefit so now the surgeons just do the 2 week surgery prep diet.

You don't even make any sense. If you want to know about Molinas 6 month requirements you can call them directly. They might be able to help you, seems how I can't understand what you wrote.

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Huh? I have no clue what that says.

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[Chicken Lady 102]

I have Molina and had my surgery through UW 7/27/16. I had a very good experience with them and with the surgery.

HW - 283

SW- 238

CW- ?

[Felinakayloves 26]

I have Molina and had my surgery through UW 7/27/16. I had a very good experience with them and with the surgery.

HW - 283

SW- 238

CW- ?

Comgrats! If you dont mind me asking. How long did it take for Molina to approve the surgery after your requirements were done and when it was approved how long did it take to get a surgery date?

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[Chicken Lady 102]

Once UW sent the request for approval, it was approved in under a week.

I had surgery about 6 weeks later (first available on the schedule)

HW - 283

SW- 238

CW- ?

[Chicken Lady 102]

I started at UW in February, testing in march, had to wait 3 months for h pylori treatment, then submitted in June, surgery July 27.

HW - 283

SW- 238

CW- ?