teeny1202

Just got my date August 28

I went to the nurse class last Friday and asked why my insurance hadn't reviewed anything yet. I was told they require anesthesia to review my file and say that they will do anesthesia on me. Idk if its any other insurance companies or not. also not sure what anesthesia us looking for

Ok after reading this the other day i went to the Web site, signed up, ordered a sample pack, and then before i even got that i ordered more stuff. I am still pre op so i stick to liquids and softs to help me in those first few weeks. Did look at the vitamins and chews and will probably go back on and order some of those. But right now i have a craving for some chips lol

I started my classes July 8, called insurance company yesterday and they still have not received my claim yet. Giving the office a few more days as i know my insurance required anesthesia to sign off before they would approve.

I went to the surgeon last week and he said the next time he saw me would be in surgery. He also did they would be sending out my insurance stuff and that they would have an answer in about a week. Me being inpatient called insurance today and they haven't even reviewed the paperwork to review yet. I know i am inpatient i just want a date. Thank you for letting me complain lol

I think it's because you are using the mobile app. I can't see anything either unless i am on a desktop or go through my Web browser instead of the app

Well i found out today why my insurance has not received my pre OP authorization yet. Apparently my insurance requires anesthesia to clear me for surgery before insurance will approve it. So currently my file is with the anesthesia office waiting for their approval before it can be sent to insurance. I dislike all this waiting

What time Thursday were you there? Maybe we passed each other lol

Yes i started the classes last week. One more class to go, also i have my nurse class this Friday. Nothing left to do after that lol

I have a bmi in the 50's with 4 comorbilities so my Dr doesn't think approval will be an issue through insurance. I think insurance companies are looking at the savings in the long run with wls. We are hoping that this surgery will completely get rid of at least 3 of my comorbilities if not all 4. My insurance also reimburses for weight watchers as well as gym memberships.

I am currently feeling obsessed with this. I have been flip flopping on wls for a few years and have finally committed myself to this. After making this decision i met with Dr the end of May and have done almost everything needed. I am scheduled for three more classes, two this week and last one next Monday. Was told when i started the classes last week that paperwork would be submitted. Maybe i will call office today

The pylori test is the poop test. Last time around i got this far but hadn't yet paid for the class and then backed out for financial reasons. Then i was going to go to Boston medical center and get the sleeve but realized with gas and parking for every visit i should just save my money for the class and do it down here. Saw the surgeon May 20 thinking i would be a few months and he jumped me right back in the program.

I am getting nervous and i don't even have a date yet. I start the psych classes Monday night and have my second appt with the nutritionist and another appt with Streeter on Thursday. I have had all but one pre-op test done and that is the pylori which i will do even i go in next week for my appts. This time it's actually real. I can't believe it's really going to happen.

How you feeling?

No for me due to my weight and other issues dr. Streeter really wants to do rny but i have been doing a little research on the sleeve since before it came to Massachusetts as i have an out of state relative who had it done. I was scared to do the rny due to the malabsorption. It's honestly taken me about four years to get this far. My weight keeps going up, i have definitely proven to myself that i cannot do this alone or the traditional way.

Well i am glad i am not the only one to notice that. Did get a call from nurse practitioner today that vitamin d is low but i for some reason expected that. So i went out and bought some only to find a bottle in my medicine cabinet. Oh well. I also bought the sublingual b12 because it was on sale. Need to find a multivitamin that fits all the requirements.

I have had no issues with Streeter so far. He does express his opinions about his choice for my surgery but oh well it's ultimately my choice.

I am glad you are feeling better now. I am not on any of the Facebook groups. Honestly didn't know they had any

My numbers are also for my birthday. I do not know who the classes are with never thought to ask and Mt surgeon is actually Streeter

I also have a wedding to go to on August 10 i am currently pre OP size 26 and do not have a surgery date yet. If anyone has anything they are asking to sell please send pics to teeny1202@yahoo.com

I go this week to Hyannis to meet with th Dr for the surgical clearance then a week with no appts and then i start my three week classes in the 8th and see the nut and dr both on the 11th. I was originally thinking a September surgery date buy i just want it now do i will take whatever they give me

Why were you in for 22 days? That sounds awful

I don't have a date yet. Did all my pre OP tests this morning and go next week for the medical clearance and i take my three classes Monday nights in July. Is it true that they send out for approval after the first class? I was originally thinking end of August beginning if September but if they send it in after the first class that's a couple weeks sooner. I just can't wait to have this done. Dr Streeter would prefer for me to have bypass but this is what i want.