Ranisha

Hello! Thanks for the feedback. Horizon NJ Health doesn't cover the nutrition consult? That's crazy, since it's required! Do you mind if I ask you a few questions. I think it would be very helpful since you are using the same doc, with the same insurance plan as I am.

What preop requirements did the doc and/or insurance have?
Could you have completed the checklist faster and gotten a surgery date faster?
I'm hoping to have surgery after this semester ends, and before the next- so around Dec 19 if possible.
Was the doc supportive of your preference for VSG over banding?

Thanks
hello ladies Dr Attia Will Be My Surgeon Also Dont Have A Date Yet My Doc App Is Nov 21 yayyyyy I Also Have Horizon Nj Halth Plan D Maybe You Ladies Can Be My SUPPORT System
Hello! How long was the process with Attia if I may ask?

Great, you are ahead of the game! I wonder why he is requiring 3 NUTS and and 3 support group meetings preop. My surgical group, along with the requirements of Horizon, only require one of each.
What did you think of the support group meetings?
What do you and the NUT do?

Hello! Thanks for the feedback. Horizon NJ Health doesn't cover the nutrition consult? That's crazy, since it's required! Do you mind if I ask you a few questions. I think it would be very helpful since you are using the same doc, with the same insurance plan as I am.
What preop requirements did the doc and/or insurance have?
Could you have completed the checklist faster and gotten a surgery date faster?
I'm hoping to have surgery after this semester ends, and before the next- so around Dec 19 if possible.
Was the doc supportive of your preference for VSG over banding?
Thanks

Hi. I had my initial appointment with Dr. Goldstein on 5-30-13. From his seminars, it is clear he favors Lab Band, but he does Sleeves also. I completed my check list around the end of August, my insurance (Horizon NJ Health, plan D) approved my surgery on the first request. My Sleeved is scheduled for 11-19-13. My insurance covered everything except for the nutritionist and Physc clearance. I'm both excited and nervous. After my last appointment with Dr. Goldstein he really made me fill at ease and I trust him as my surgeon.

Hello! How long was the process with Attia if I may ask?

I had Dr Attia when I started a year ago... But then I started working again and couldn't make all my appointments so I stopped... When I started up again in August I went with Dr Goldstein because I had to switch from HorizonNj Health to United Health Care because CHOP didn't take Horizon and my daughter had to have surgery.... And SJHC doesn't take United.... So I switched.... I like Dr Goldstein and Dr Attia...I feel more comfortable with D Goldstein than I did with Dr Attia....

I have Dr. Attia. He is wonderful. Sleeve date 12/16.

Hello You are using Dr.Goldstein also? I see Dr.Attia listed as your surgeon. Either way I'd love to talk. I'm contemplating changing surgeons, Attia is on my list. Did you have your surgery yet?

Hello all, I am new here. My PCP broached the subject of bariatric surgery recently. I am pretty interested. Has anyone dealt with this insurance company recently and bariatric surgery? When I called they told me the first step is to do 12 months of a documented weight loss program before anything else related to surgery. Timing wise, I found this a bit discouraging- as I have time intensive goals next september. Anyone have experience going through Horizon NJ Health? Thanks.

Anyone

BJ's Club....$17.99 for 12 and they accept coupons. I bought $5 off coupons on Ebay(10 of them for $2.65) so I am paying $12.99 for a 12 pack. I drink one everyday for Breakfast and get 30 grams of Protein to start my day.

I started in April i was finished my insurance requirements by July. I was denied initially because I was not on meds for my comorbidities. (Low bmi). I appealed and won in early September. I scheduled my surgery in December, they had dates that were sooner.

If you don't mind my asking, what kinda things did the cardiologist and pulmonologist do? I have them and the NUT left. We're gonna be neck and neck!
Are you going to the Nov preop class? If so, hopefully we will meet! I need to call and get scheduled for it.