Krystyneh 55 Posted November 28, 2016 Last year I started the process of going for the gastric sleeve but then found out I was pregnant last Halloween and had my 3rd child, a baby girl, July 5, 2016. I go this Friday December 1st for my introduction meeting. I'm excited because I'm finally going to finalize the process and also because I have new insurance through my husband's job and found out that they do cover the surgery and that I won't have to pay much out of pocket. How long has it taken everyone to do the process? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ayahbesleeved 63 Posted November 28, 2016 Check with your insurance re what's required. Some will need as little as 2-3 months to do the requisite appointments, others as long as 6-7 months Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MowryRocks 679 Posted November 28, 2016 My insurance required 6 months of medically supervised weight loss, but they would count any medically documented attempts within two years prior. I, unfortunately, didn't have any. It took me 6 months, but I was finally sleeved 11/26/2016. Good Luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krystyneh 55 Posted November 29, 2016 My insurance required 6 months of medically supervised weight loss, but they would count any medically documented attempts within two years prior. I, unfortunately, didn't have any. It took me 6 months, but I was finally sleeved 11/26/2016. Good Luck! Yeah mine requires 6 consecutive months with a nutritionist with the last 2 years which I have a year straight so that's no biggy. I am worried my insurance will deny it and how much I'll need to pay out of pocket. Check with your insurance re what's required. Some will need as little as 2-3 months to do the requisite appointments, others as long as 6-7 months Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I know some of what they want. Will the Bariatric program tell me? I know they usually check with insurances about that stuff. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MowryRocks 679 Posted November 29, 2016 My insurance required 6 months of medically supervised weight loss, but they would count any medically documented attempts within two years prior. I, unfortunately, didn't have any. It took me 6 months, but I was finally sleeved 11/26/2016. Good Luck! Yeah mine requires 6 consecutive months with a nutritionist with the last 2 years which I have a year straight so that's no biggy. I am worried my insurance will deny it and how much I'll need to pay out of pocket. >Check with your insurance re what's required. Some will need as little as 2-3 months to do the requisite appointments, others as long as 6-7 months Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I know some of what they want. Will the Bariatric program tell me? I know they usually check with insurances about that stuff. Yes, they will verify what is needed and let you know and my 10/26/2016. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites