Just Decided To Do Surgery

karimilr · February 12, 2008

Hello everyone. I am a new member to this forum. I am from NJ.

I will be attending a seminar on Thursday. I am nervous and excited. I am hoping insurance will cover this. I would love any feedback from anyone about how long it took before insurance ok'd or denied the surgery. I would also love to hear from anyone who has recently had the surgery to see how it is going.

Thank you!!:scared2:

Bozzj · February 12, 2008

me too! I'm from north nj...attending a seminar on weds (tomorrow). Good luck to you!

karimilr · February 12, 2008

Good luck to you as well. Thanks!!

hopeinapril · February 12, 2008

Hi!

Congrats on your decision. My insurance requires a 12 week doctor monitored diet, which I am doing. Time is passing quite quickly. I am also getting in all the required doctor visits to be approved for surgery.

So far my insurance has been kind of crappy. First they told me it was covered, now they say it is not. I hope your experience is much better.

Either way, I am excited and plan to do this. Good luck!

Elisabethsew · February 12, 2008

Welcome! Call your insurance carrier and ask them to mail you the requirements for weight loss surgery. This step will prevent any surprises or refusals. I had my surgery 3 months after the first appointment and did have to appeal to the insurance company after I was denied the first go round. They wanted proof of 6 months of a medically supervised diet. Best of luck on your journey.