JustJulie 28 Posted March 11, 2017 I got my approval from my insurance company today I am so excited! My next step is to make an appointment for a consultation with my surgeon. 6 mochamommy727, hmills653, Webapprentice and 3 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marissahealthiernewme 14 Posted March 12, 2017 How long did it take to find out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Emellyy 8 Posted March 12, 2017 Congratulations that's so exciting! 1 JustJulie reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJulie 28 Posted March 12, 2017 How long did it take to find out I filled out my paperwork with the hospital on February 10 and I did my psych evaluation, got my letter from my PCP, and saw a therapist one time, saw a psychiatrist one time, who released me stating that I was ready for the surgery. All of this happened exactly in one month. When I go for my consultation I will get set up for pre-op testing and get my surgery date so it should be within the next month or so I believe that I will be having surgery. I have Medicare and a BMI of 79 so it is pretty easy with Medicare to get the surgery apparently. I am excited and scared and this is all happening so fast but I have wanted it for years and I know I need it so that I can live my life and be happy again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJulie 28 Posted March 18, 2017 Got my consult set up 4/4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meltrusty 0 Posted March 22, 2017 What kind of Medicare do you have? Straight Medicare or Supplement? I'm waiting on approval and I have Medicare Advantage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JustJulie 28 Posted April 14, 2017 What kind of Medicare do you have? Straight Medicare or Supplement? I'm waiting on approval and I have Medicare Advantage. I have just regular Medicare because I'm on Ssdi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meltrusty 0 Posted April 14, 2017 I have a supplement called Medicare Advantage through United Healthcare. They ended up approving me in less than a week.Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N920A using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites