Approved ~ Now What???

TxJuneBug08 · May 16, 2008

I received a voice mail today saying that my ins has approved me. I'm so excited!!!! The message said for me to call tomorrow and make an appointment. It said to have a couple of days in mind. Do you think it meant to have days in mind for my surgery or just for an appointment for some more preop tests. I so excited. I know I'll find out tomorrow exactly what she meant but I can't wait. BTY I'm using Dr. Felts with Lapband Solutions in Richardson, TX..

Thanks!!

AZChick289 · May 16, 2008

Congratulations. You made it ..

I will bet my bippy the dates are for the surgery...

That waiting is awful...

BIG T · May 16, 2008

they prob mean couple days in mind for surgery dates you still have to have pre op physical meet with the anasteologist,,oh geez will just call him the nighty nighty doc..that usually takes a few days to sche plus the prob want you to do some pre op diet

kathystrick · May 16, 2008

So...did you get that surgery date today???

TxJuneBug08 · May 16, 2008

Okay... I called today and the office was closed on Fridays. UGGGG!!! I did talk to a lady and she said that they would call me with a payment sheet for me that lets me know excatly how much I will have to pay. After they tell me that they will transfer me to the surgeons office to schedule an appointment. She wasn't exactly sure but said she thinks it will be an appointment for a preop visit and then I will schedule the surgery date at my preop visit.

Does that sound right???

Thanks so much!!!! I am soooooooooooo excited!!!!!

dacoz21 · May 17, 2008

I got insurance approval and just went to the Nutrition Class. Contacted the surgeons office and they say it's bout a 3 to 4 week process in getting schedule. My Doc is Dr. Brengman from Richmond, Va. Anyone else have to what that long to get a date?

nyllrap · May 17, 2008

Hi. I am also a patient of Dr. Brengman. Since I am paying myself, it seems things are moving quickly. I attended the seminar mid-April, had my consult with Dr. Brengman on April 13, and my surgery date is July 24. I wish I didn't have to wait that long, really. I have my psych consult at the end of May and the nutrition class the first week of July. I am excited and ready to do this!

dacoz21 · May 17, 2008

Wow, congrats on getting a sug date already. I work for Anthem BlueCross and Blue Shield which was great as I had no problem getting approved. However, in the authorization system its showing my surgery date is 7/10. Don't know if this is correct or not but Richmond sug is not telling exactly yet when my date it. :woot: