Mommie4

Hi, I am also new and looking into getting the sleeve. I started at 230lbs but joined the biggest loser club and now im 214. Cant seem to lose anymore and tired of yo yo dieting myself. I live in illinois and am on state medical, they cover it here with doctor approval and with health conditions. I am praying they cover it for me! I only have high cholesterol and some back issues. Good luck with your insurance! Im waiting to hear a responce back on mine.

Oh ya definatly! Ive seen the mexico add on the web. Havent looked into that because I cant afford the airfair. And I was also worried about follow ups. I have illinois state med. And checking into surgeons here. Im not putting it down at all having it done in mexico. You are right, there are horror stories everywhere when it comes to any kind of surgery. Good luck with yours! I would be excited also. Ive just begun my journey and im already excited, knowing I could be shot down by insurance, but keeping posative!

Dont blame you, I would be worried about that too! Too many horror stories on t.v. about that stuff. Im still waiting to hear if my insurance will cover it for me. Im tired of the roller coster ride with weightl loss! Gain 30 lose 20! If I could get help losing with the sleeve I know I can keep it off!

I am feeling the same way. I scheduled my appt with the surgeon for the end of the month' date=' when I could take off work without my students missing instruction and I want that date to be here already. I hate to wish time away, but I am counting the days until that appt. I'm hoping that the paperwork will be submitted to the insurance company after that appt since I have completed all lab work. #crossingmyfingers[/quote']

I havent even had any lab work or anything. I am very fresh in this. Im afraid they wont approve me cuz im not obese. I do have a high bmi and high cholest. But no major health problems. Think im gonna call the surgeon I found who takes my insurance monday and see what we can do to speed up the process, if he agrees the sleeve will help me.

It may work differently. I had my reg Dr. refer me to the bariatric center. There I saw a surgeon' date=' a few nutritionist visits, psych exam, which was all covered by my insurance from the referral of my primary care physician. Once that was done, the bariatric center sent to my insurance to get approval for my surgery.[/quote']

See, my doc told me to contact my insurance and see what they say about covering it. They said they do but I have to find a sergeon that takes my insurance, so I did. Then found out my reg doc sent off a referral letter to the insurance so now im just waiting. Should I call the bariatric surgeon and try to set up appointment? I dont know how this works.

Hi everyone! Newbie here! Im 35 and looking to get the gastric sleeve. I could use some advise on how to get the ball rolling. I live in illinois and have harmony health ( state insurance) my reg. Doc sent off a letter to them trying to get approval. Should I have seen a surgeon first? And do you have to obese? Im 5'6 and 214lb, my bmi is 35, I have high cholesterol and have been on numerous diets without much success. Any advise would be helpful on what I can do to make this happen! Thanks

Hi y'all! I have my initial surgeon appt next week and I'm about to burst at the seams with excitement! Okay' date=' that's an understatement. I'm obsessed with it now that I've decided this is the best for me. It's what I think about when I go to bed, wake up, and all day in between I'm researching, reading and preparing. My dr's coordinator said after initial appt my surgery will be scheduled and will be about 3-4wks! I'm trying not to get my hopes up and trying to stay "normal", but wow... Reminds me of that line in "When Harry Met Sally" where he says something like the minute you know you've met the person you want to spend the rest of your life with that you want the rest of your life to begin that moment. I'd go tomorrow if I could! Ahhh!!![/quote']

hi, I am new here. sorry if im posting wrong. Im on my phone and cant figure this app out yet! Lol. Im looking to get the sleeve and I saw my regular doc and she sent off a letter to my insurance co. I havr state medical so not sure if they will approve or not. Should I have seen a surgeon and had them send the letter? Im confused on how to start the process! Any advice?