How long did it take you to get your surgeries?

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I'm still in the pre-op process, but my insurance is Anthem Blue Cross (California - even though I live in Texas). My only requirement is to complete 6 monthly dietician visits and a psych eval although we'll be doing an EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) to check for any existing stomach issues and H. Pylori. My first surgeon meeting on 12/03/18 counts as my first dietician visit so I should be ready to submit by early May. Not sure how long the wait will be from approval to the O.R., so I'm curious about that as well.

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17 minutes ago, Hrsnjs said:

Agree!! My insurance company especially. Slowly they have been changing their policy to cover less and less. And they still denied even though I met all their conditions! I think they just bank on the fact people will not appeal. I sure was not one of those!!

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That's what I'm talking about! Fight the power! lol.

Nah but seriously, good for you. I get discouraged so easily. I would have been moping around.

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I went and talked to my doctor about it and it was a done deal 8 months later which seemed like an eternity. Of course when you look back, it was nothing.

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11 minutes ago, Kimmie K said:

I'm still in the pre-op process, but my insurance is Anthem Blue Cross (California - even though I live in Texas). My only requirement is to complete 6 monthly dietician visits and a psych eval although we'll be doing an EGD (esophagogastroduodenoscopy) to check for any existing stomach issues and H. Pylori. My first surgeon meeting on 12/03/18 counts as my first dietician visit so I should be ready to submit by early May. Not sure how long the wait will be from approval to the O.R., so I'm curious about that as well.

"esophagogastroduodenoscopy" - What a fun word to say!

My insurance requires 3 months of weight classes and a psych eval. Hope I can get my sleeve during spring break

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35 minutes ago, WeGettingThere said:

"esophagogastroduodenoscopy" - What a fun word to say!

My insurance requires 3 months of weight classes and a psych eval. Hope I can get my sleeve during spring break

Hah! Say it 3 times fast!

TBH, you're super lucky with the 3 visits. That time flies AND you just have one more to go. You'll be in the ER in no time

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Hey All! I wanna know how long it took all of you to get your surgeries.
I'm talking like FIRST doctors appointment to OPERATING ROOM.
Also, what insurance do you guys have? [emoji4]

For me it's been 6 months and have my surgery date for Feb 6

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I freaking hope so man! Let's do it. CUT ME OPEN ALREADY!

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11 minutes ago, Kimmie K said:

Hah! Say it 3 times fast!

TBH, you're super lucky with the 3 visits. That time flies especially AND you just have one more to go. You'll be in the ER in no time

I freaking hope so man! Let's do it. CUT ME OPEN ALREADY!

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3 minutes ago, myriam569 said:

For me it's been 6 months and have my surgery date for Feb 6

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Congrats!

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Congrats!

Thanks .. dont lose hope you will get there soon

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2 minutes ago, myriam569 said:

Thanks .. dont lose hope you will get there soon

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UGH! I'm dyinggggg. I've been researching non stop.

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UGH! I'm dyinggggg. I've been researching non stop.

Trust me I was the same way at first but just need to take it one day at a time and do everything they ask as soon as possible

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I guess Im lucky. I had HealthNet. I had my initial consultation in October of 2018 and completed the required testing/labs/appointments (probably 10 in all) by December of 2018. I was required to do 3 "weight management" visits with my PCP. Because of the Christmas holiday I was not able to get a surgery date in December but I am scheduled for next Tuesday 1/22. So it took about 4 months. I scheduled all my labs and specialist appointments and I really moved heaven and earth to get them all done as quickly as I could.

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16 minutes ago, WeGettingThere said:

UGH! I'm dyinggggg. I've been researching non stop.

I also researched and am continuing to watch every Youtube video, forums, articles etc obsessively. I feel at this point I am TOTALLY prepared, or as prepared as i will ever be! Its a good thing

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8 minutes ago, jasmineinmymind said:

I guess Im lucky. I had HealthNet. I had my initial consultation in October of 2018 and completed the required testing/labs/appointments (probably 10 in all) by December of 2018. I was required to do 3 "weight management" visits with my PCP. Because of the Christmas holiday I was not able to get a surgery date in December but I am scheduled for next Tuesday 1/22. So it took about 4 months. I scheduled all my labs and specialist appointments and I really moved heaven and earth to get them all done as quickly as I could.

I hope my process is as easy as yours was. I think after my final weight management class they will start scheduling me for tests.