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Does anyone know what the requirements are for Virginia Premier/Medicaid to have the surgery done? I'm talking in terms of pre-op wait time?

I too would like to know this.

Oh ok. I'm new to all this and am just trying to figure out what I am going to have to do after the surgery is done.

I will do it. Wytheville is about an hour south of Roanoke on 81. If you are ever down here give me a yell, too!

I am from Wytheville.

I have Virginia Premier and was wondering if anyone knows anything about their process of approval. I saw my family physician yesterday and they are working on the preapproval process. I have had two spinal fusion surgeries and am getting no pain relief because of my weight. Any help would definitely be appreciated because I'm ready to get this done ASAP!!!

Has anyone tried the Special K drinks or the Ensure type drinks? I haven't had my surgery yet but I am a nurse and know they have the Ensure that are kinda like a juice or flavored Water. I'm curious about the Protein drinks as well. I'm trying to learn as much as I can before I have the surgery. Best of luck and best wishes to everyone for a great weekend!

Hello all! I'm new to the forum. I went today to see my primary doc about getting banded. Now I have to wait on blood work to come back and to hear from the pre-authorization. I'm nervous about that because my BMI is just 36. However, I have had 2 knee surgeries and 2 major back surgeries. My last spinal fusion was in June, which resulted in a 4-level lumbar fusion. I've struggled with my weight my whole life, but these surgeries have left me continuing to gain. I was placed on a medication that helps with depression as well as nerve damage and pain. That caused even greater weight gain. I'm tired of getting depressed when I go shopping with my daughters so here I am. While I'm waiting on the authorization, is there something I need to be going ahead and doing besides the diary?