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2 more days for me! Still have a lot more to do in regards to getting the apartment ready for post-op but I can't wait! Hope these last 2 days fly by.

I'm sick as well! Sore throat and a cough. My surgery is on Thursday.

Less than a week for my surgery, I'm getting antsy!

Starting my pre-op diet tomorrow! 2 more weeks and then I'll be sleeved. My sister had hers done last week and her recovery has been going very well! Keeping my fingers crossed that mine is the same.

Yes! I was Sleeved 10-10-13 University of Pennsylvania hospital. Feeling good no complaints. Wish you the best.

I'm having my surgery there in November and my sister is having it this Thursday, how did everything go?? How was the care at the hospital?

I'm being sleeved by Dr. Williams as well. November 14th is my date! 3 weeks and some change to go, can't wait.

I live in Philadelphia.

I'm scheduled November 14th! So excited! I have my pre-admissions testing, final physical and nut class on Oct. 25th. That's also when I start my pre-op diet! My surgeon doesn't require a liquid diet, just 1000 calorie diet. They gave us a book with all suggested meals. So nervous! But I can't wait to be on the other side.

I got my date for the Nutrition class and pre-op testing and final physical. Received my FMLA approval yesterday for my job, I can see the light at the end of the tunnel and I'm so excited.

Mine is November 14th! I can't wait. Was supposed to be October 24th, but the coordinator didn't return my FMLA forms in time. But either way I'm excited!

No, another surgeons office told me the plan I have will only cover the sleeve if my BMI was greater than 50!

I went to Mexico.

Hey I have IBX PPO, just got my approval letter today for surgery! I'm getting the sleeve gastrectomy done. My BMI is less than 50. I did 3 months of medical weight management, all my pre-op testing they submitted last week and I got approval in the mail this week!

Good luck!!

I have this same insurance and I'm going through the process now. Having mine done at HUP with Dr.Williams.

They require:

1 sleep Study--> 2 if you're diagnosed with sleep apnea and a visit with the sleep doctor

Upper GI

Chest Xray

Pulmonary function test

1 Nutrition class

1 Psych eval

Lab work

Internal medicine consult with pcp

3 Medical weight management appointments

1 support group meeting visit

I only have 1 more medical weight management, psych eval and nutrition class to go. I can't wait to get my surgery date!

Amazing! That gives me hope!

Hi everyone! I'm from Philly as well. Just starting on my journey. I'm going to HUP and my surgeon will be Dr. Williams. Can't wait!

Anyone have Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice and has had the surgery? Just trying to get a feel for what the approval process will be like.

It's 43775 for laproscopic VSG

I called IBX yesterday and I was told over the phone that the requirement was 40BMI or 35 with co-morbidities. I asked specifically about the VSG. I think I'll call again and see if I get a different answer.

Has anyone been approved for VSG with a BMI below 50 and not as a part of a 2 part procedure through Independence Blue Cross of PA Personal Choice? I'm confused what they approve and don't approve. I'm just starting my journey, I have my first appointment with the surgeon in 2 weeks and would really like VSG.

Thanks!