Hello, Brand New, Just got insurance approval

hersheybar · October 6, 2008

Hello, I'm brand new and just got insurance approval. Apparently it takes longer for the letter to get to my doctors office. I have no idea what to expect now. I would appreciate any info on what test are generally done preop and how long it takes to actually have the surgery once you get approved. Thanks to all in advance

kmytime2008 · October 6, 2008

first of all, congrats! i just had my surgery on 9/26 so i am new at this too. the only tests i had to have were pregnancy test, upper gi and regular labwork. the upper gi is not pleasant but it does not hurt. they give you some alka seltzer tasting stuff and say to swallow it and try not to burp and then they give you the barium to drink. it is nasty, i am not going to lie, but you get throught it. they just take pictures while you are in different postitions and have you lie down and turn over several times. it does not take long. some have to take other tests depending on age and health condition. I also had to have a psyche evaluation and a nutrition class prior to surgery. also, the surgery is not all that bad or it wasn't for me. i had never had surgery and am 48 years old. it was nothing like i expected. congrats and if you have any questions, just let me know.:crying:

heidib · October 6, 2008

CONGRATS!!! I think a lot depends on how busy your surgen is. Mine was so quick. I was banded 9-25. They gave me my date 2 wks before surgery & the same day I was approved!!! For my pre-op they just gave me a physical, filled out more med history stuff, more blood work. Good luck! keep us posted!!!!

hersheybar · October 7, 2008

first of all, congrats! i just had my surgery on 9/26 so i am new at this too. the only tests i had to have were pregnancy test, upper gi and regular labwork. the upper gi is not pleasant but it does not hurt. they give you some alka seltzer tasting stuff and say to swallow it and try not to burp and then they give you the barium to drink. it is nasty, i am not going to lie, but you get throught it. they just take pictures while you are in different postitions and have you lie down and turn over several times. it does not take long. some have to take other tests depending on age and health condition. I also had to have a psyche evaluation and a nutrition class prior to surgery. also, the surgery is not all that bad or it wasn't for me. i had never had surgery and am 48 years old. it was nothing like i expected. congrats and if you have any questions, just let me know.:redface:

Thanks for the info. I had to have the psych eval and nutrition visit before I even submitted my paperwork to the insurance company. I did not expect to get approval so fast. I'm a nurse but when it comes to stuff with myself I'm not, I'm a patient. I'm actually a bit nervous. Glad to hear you did so well.:w00t: