Hello from Texas

[jenz75 0]

Hello All:

I have started my journey into the insurance "approval". I have been reading about the wonderful Cigna requirements & am currently going through the 1st stages of getting approved past the "pre-existing" stage.

Here's where I am at:

Seminar - July 8

Consult - July 28

Psychology/Dietician - Aug 5

1st Claim submitted - Aug 8

Claim Pended for "pre-existing" - Aug 18

Submitted Credible coverage from other ins - Aug 22

ok- now that I have all of that out of the way!! LOL

Anyways- I have been trying to mentally prepare myself what is to come after the surgery. I have even written down some great suggestions. HOWEVER, in the meantime I have been eating like there's no tomorrow!! I feel like I am waiting for the ins to say yes & then the Dr to say - here's your pre-op diet..

Does this make sense??

Thanks for reading..

Jenn

=)

[Laurinda 1]

Hey there Tx how are you? The waiting game can be hard but so worth it! Take this time to read and learn! This is a great board to do that! Good-Luck to you!

[Emilie1 3]

What does pre existing mean? I also have CIGNA and have yet to file, I am still trying get all of the paper work in from various Dr's. My psyc eval was on Aug 13 and she still has not sent the report to the surgeon. I am also waiting on my PCP to send the last three years of medical records to the surgeons office. If I had waited till the surgeons office requested them it seems that I would never get the surgery. I would have thought that they would start requesting things after my first visit so they would be ready to submitt it when I was done testing, but that was not the case. Oh well good luck and me know what else CIGNA has to say. Thanks

[auntlucy 22]

Welcome jenz! I'm in TX too!

It sounds like you are on your way to bandland! It is such an exciting time. It's so easy to get a little out of control before surgery...treating every meal like your last. I didn't have a pre-op diet, so I really did get out of hand for a few days. If you can, try to shift your thinking before surgery. Also, if you drink a lot of caffeine, try to taper off before surgery. Otherwise, the withdrawal headaches can be miserable.

Good luck!

[jenz75 0]

Emilie-

I just got my ins (Cigna) July 1. I started my new job back in March. So, they are requesting pre-existing condition info from my other ins - if I had any. I do currently have ins )Aetna) thru my husbands - however - the procedure is an exclusive. Meaning they won't even bother consider it. I guess it just all depends on the actual policy that our wonderful employers pick for us!! lol

Also, I went to my own PCP to gather my own med history. 1) I was rather curious of how much weight I have gained & co-morbidities that I had in the past 5 yrs!! Oh ya - I have gained weight!! 215 to now a wonderful 275. Co-Morbities - I got'em!! lol

My birthday is in March- So I am hoping to have it done before/by then. This is for the "new me" =)

[jenz75 0]

Aunt Lucy-

Yes- it feels like I am treating each meal like it's my last!! Darn it. Of all things, I have been drinking Dr Pepper more than usual as well.

Of course with the society of "Have it now" is lingering in my mind. Before I found out that my Cigna ins will pay for it - with many leaps & bounds to meet. I had gotten approved for credit to have it self paid. So, I could present it to my dr to do it "now" but- if I could save money.. I am going to go through the loops to have Cigna process it.

=)

[Emilie1 3]

Jen,

Hey I have talked to the insurance company about a million times and they have not asked for anything from other insurance companies, but I also have no co-morbity issues just plain old fat. I have a BMI over 40 and it has been that high for five years. Do you need to do the supervised diet and wherer in Texas are you?

[jenz75 0]

Emilie- Yes- I do believe that I need the 6 month supervised diet- however, they havent asked for it yet!! LOL I live in Hurst. (mid-cities)

[tonyahebert 1]

When I read posts like these, it makes me so glad that I went to Mexico for my surgery. I called, made an appointment, had the surgery. But, it is a double-edged sword, because I have had a tough time because the weight isn't coming off as fast as others who do have a doctor who has followed them through surgery and fills.

[Sessa 0]

Just wanted to say hi to 'y'all' from Texas. I'm new here and looking forward to meeting others. Anyone else get banded by Dr. Adam Smith?

[rn_82 0]

Hi, I had issues with Cigna and I hope they don't give you the run around. I was a self pay with Dr. Carter in Arlington/Hurst. I think he is a great doc if you get to pick..but I am questioning why he placed the port right under my left breast. Makes wearing a bra tough! I'm sure he has his reasons though! Good luck on your journey!

[monalisah 0]

Hello All:

I have started my journey into the insurance "approval". I have been reading about the wonderful Cigna requirements & am currently going through the 1st stages of getting approved past the "pre-existing" stage.

Here's where I am at:

Seminar - July 8

Consult - July 28

Psychology/Dietician - Aug 5

1st Claim submitted - Aug 8

Claim Pended for "pre-existing" - Aug 18

Submitted Credible coverage from other ins - Aug 22

ok- now that I have all of that out of the way!! LOL

Anyways- I have been trying to mentally prepare myself what is to come after the surgery. I have even written down some great suggestions. HOWEVER, in the meantime I have been eating like there's no tomorrow!! I feel like I am waiting for the ins to say yes & then the Dr to say - here's your pre-op diet..

Does this make sense??

Thanks for reading..

Jenn

=)

Hello first time. I am just getting ready for submitting to issurance bcbs. 6 month diet, psch, doctor letter of medical need and waiting

for sleep study. I have seen my surgeon and his fine staff. I am scared and realize my fate is in the hand of an issurance company. Who does not know me or see me. I am doing with a guy from work who I told about this. He is also going thru this. My husband has been there the whole time. God gave me a great man. I thank him for him everyday. Please think of me in your prayers for approval. Thanks Mona

Edited August 26, 2008 by monalisah

[monalisah 0]

Hello first time. I am just getting ready for submitting to issurance bcbs. 6 month diet, psch, doctor letter of medical need and waiting

for sleep study. I have seen my surgeon and his fine staff. I am scared and realize my fate is in the hand of an issurance company. Who does not know me or see me. I am doing with a guy from work who I told about this. He is also going thru this. My husband has been there the whole time. God gave me a great man. I thank him for him everyday. Please think of me in your prayers for approval. Thanks Mona