New to this Journey

[jaimielynn 0]

Any suggestion on what I should start or do before seeing the dr on the 26th of June just starting

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[it's time 4 me 14]

Congratulations on your new journey I suggest you first get with your insurance company and see what the requirements are and your BMI as the most important thing some companies there's no restrictions some you have to wait 6 months seeing your doctor once a month but get with your insurance company first of all and then follow your doctor's orders

[tx_scorpio 17]

For me the biggest thing was soul searching within myself what my expectations are, because I knew that would be one of the questions the doctor would ask. Also, calling your insurance and knowing what the requirements are for the surgery. When I had my initial consultation with my doctor and they verified my benefits I was told that one of Cigna's requirement was I had to wait 6 months. So, I went with that, for a couple of months, but one day I decided that I need to know what their requirements are to make sure that everything is done. Well, lo and behold the requirement was 3 months and not 6. I informed my doctors office and they confirmed what I stated was indeed correct. Now instead of having an August surgery date I was approved and my surgery is scheduled for May 30th.

[LifesJourney 14]

Funny! I had similar situation where when the provider logged into my CIGNA account it showed the incorrect deductibles and payment percentages. When I went for my upper G.I., I had the hospital call the insurance company while I was there. They confirmed that I didn't have a deductible, and I didn't need to pay anything for the upper G.I. So glad I checked!

[tx_scorpio 17]

Glad you had them to call, it's just good to know what you're facing financially. The myCigna app was my best friend, because I would check almost everyday to see what claims have been submitted and how close I was to my deductible and out of pocket max.