LaurenB8604

Thank you to everyone who replied to this thread with their insights! I was able to talk to my insurance it looks like they have the 6 month documented weight loss time period before the surgery it was not a year like the DR had mentioned ... Also looked into my prescription of the weight loss pills that my Dr prescribed me it is called Qysmia which has phentermine as well Topiramate,which is used to treat seizures with apparently ... The side effects are kinda scary mentions suicidal thoughts , and even seizures if you come off the medication too quickly so I have not gotten the prescription filled ...
So with that being said I have another appointment on Monday but with a different doctor from my medical group just to get a second opinion on the medication and more importantly the surgery! I would love any advice anyone can give me with talking to the DR about the surgery!! With my BMI alone it shouldn't be a problem I am just nervous!!! Thank you !!

Hey everyone!! Thought I would just update every one on my very beginning of my weight loss journey!! So last week my doctor sent in a referral to see a bariatric surgeon! Well today I was notified by the surgeons office at Cedars Sinai in LA that they received my referral and that I could make my appointment for a consultation with the surgeon!! So today I got my appointment scheduled and my seminar both on the same day! Both scheduled on November 21!! So excited and nervous at the same time!! Would def appreciate any feedback you have

Went to a different Doctor today and she sent the referral in for bariatric surgery!! She didn't mention anything about waiting a year to lose 10 percent of my weight or anything Yay!! I know there's still a long way to go but so happy finally a doctor listened to me!! So I guess the next step is to wait for the insurance to fire a letter back of requirements or something .. Does any one know ? I am just so excited the first step of many is done !

Thank you to everyone who replied to this thread with their insights! I was able to talk to my insurance it looks like they have the 6 month documented weight loss time period before the surgery it was not a year like the DR had mentioned ... Also looked into my prescription of the weight loss pills that my Dr prescribed me it is called Qysmia which has phentermine as well Topiramate,which is used to treat seizures with apparently ... The side effects are kinda scary mentions suicidal thoughts , and even seizures if you come off the medication too quickly so I have not gotten the prescription filled ...
So with that being said I have another appointment on Monday but with a different doctor from my medical group just to get a second opinion on the medication and more importantly the surgery! I would love any advice anyone can give me with talking to the DR about the surgery!! With my BMI alone it shouldn't be a problem I am just nervous!!! Thank you !!

I have been watching this thread and researching for probably a month now and decided to speak to my dr about the gastric sleeve! I do have a BMI of over 40 and no other Problems so I thought I should be a good candidate for the surgery... Well today was the day I thought I would get some answers regarding insurance and requirements and atleast get the ball rolling .... I was totally wrong !!! My Dr. Was the least supportive she didn't have much to say other than usually insurances want to see 10 percent of your weight lost and maintained for a year before they will even consider you ... This was just so discouraging because when I asked her about my insurance and what they require I was just told to call them and find out... I feel like I am starting the process alone!! Has anyone had this happen? I just want to get a start to it , I know surgery won't happen over night I just felt like she was so unsupportive !!