pre-approval evaluation process

[lili94 0]

Hi everyone,

I just got my referral from my primary care physician to get bariatric surgery with kaiser and I was wondering if those who have been through the evaluation process (with all the tests, doctors, weigh in) could describe how it works and specifically if they had to weigh in with the surgeon with or without clothes?

Thank you

[harmonylynn 47]

Hi...I am just a month into the process. My first appointment was weighing in and orientation.....that was with clothes on....shoes off. I have done the psychology evaluation and was weighed on that appointment. I have also had my first md appointment weighed again in the same fashion. I have done the first exercise amd nutritionist appointments but were not weighed at those. Good luck in your journey!

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[lili94 0]

Thank you HArmonylynn. Did they seem picky about the clothing that you wore? I am asking because I dont have any comorbidities but my BMI is close to 40 like a few pts so I could put on some heavy clothes to reach the 40 bmi to get approved.

[harmonylynn 47]

No....not picky at all.

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[lili94 0]

Thank you ! it's good to hear. I hope I can make the BMI for my insurance to get approved. May I ask what insurance you have?

[harmonylynn 47]

Blue cross blue shield

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[HurricaneU 131]

I just had my 4th appointment last week, so 2 more to go. My nurse just weighs me and has never asked to wear certain clothing. I also try to wear the same, Tshirt and gym shorts and I always take off my shoes. I just do it to be consistent. So there's the psych test, cardio test and perhaps sleep test.

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[weneebug 88]

I had my surgery on October 31st. I had to do 6 weigh in with my primary doctor, Psych test, nutritionist appt., a seminar with the bariatric surgeon and one bariatric class. My surgeon required me to have an endoscopy because of my reflux. There's a lot of hoops to jump through.

I wish you luck!!