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I'm so excited to be this close to surgery. I don't have a date yet. I go back to the surgeon on Jan. 8, 2014. I expect we will set a date then (hopefully). January 29 ends the 3 month "diet" period. So I think I'm looking at surgery in February.
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I've been approved
rebeccasams replied to healthymesoon's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Yeah. I was approved yesterday. My date is March 24th. -
I got approved just need a date!
rebeccasams replied to greensleeve's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I got approved yesterday. Surgery is March 24th!!! -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Insurance Denial! Well, kind of. They need a letter surgical clearance letter from my PCP. Then they need something stating that I was under dr. supervision for 3 month diet. My surgeon provided that but it must not be worded just right. How silly. So, pray my friends that this gets turned around fast. At this point, I don't think I'll be having surgery on Monday. -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Jencovi, we have the same date as long as insurance approves me this week. I can't stand it. I want to know now! -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Just got a note from my surgeon that EGD biopsy results are okay. Have gastritis (irritation of stomach) but no ulcers and not h. pylori. Woo Hoo!. So, insurance has paperwork for approval. I'm still praying to have surgery on February 24th or March 3rd. P.S. I love liquid diets, said no one ever! -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
We an do it Jencovi. I started today. I'm not hungry because I've had lots of Protein. We will support each other. We got this. -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Had EGD yesterday. Dr. was pleased. I have a small hiatal hernia that he will fix during surgery. Took some biopsy's. He said to start my liquid pre-op diet today. Now I just wait on insurance. Still shooting for February 24th or March 3rd. The waiting is killing me smalls!!! -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Just had a follow-up with surgeon. He is submitting to insurance this week. Scheduled my EGD for Monday. So now I just pray that insurance approves quickly and the EGD doesn't have any bad results that will slow me down. I'm still hoping for surgery the last week of February. Dr. said to start liquid diet next week after EGD. -
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February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
How long did approval take? I have Cigna too and will submit next week. -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I feel you PurpleDiosa. I finally had my psych eval yesterday. I was actually nervous about it for some reason. She said she was sending the report to my surgeon and I'm good to go. A letter from my PCP has been requested for insurance purposes. Now I go next Wednesday to see the surgeon again. We will schedule the EDG and submit to insurance. I have been praying that insurance will be speedy in approving me. I want this now! -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
How exciting!! I got my surgery date today! I'm gonna be going in on 2/7/14!!!!!!! I'm using Dr. Rao in Jax Florida -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
What's everyone's experience with insurance and submitting to them? How long did it take to get a response/approval? I have Cigna insurance. Thanks, Becky -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
ReMom13, The 2 week pre-op liquid diet is to shrink the liver (because a fat person has a fatty liver). Shrinking the liver will make surgery easier because it won't be in the way as much. The 3,6, etc month diet period is a requirement by most insurance companies. -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I can't hardly stand it anymore. I just realized that I see my surgeon again in just 2 weeks. My psych appointment is the 28th. At my appointment on Feb 5th, we will schedule the endoscopy and submit to insurance. I'm praying insurance comes back quickly with a yes. Good luck to everyone having surgery soon. How are the 2 week liquid diets going? Becky -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
We will support you and I'll pray that your family comes around too. Are you eating plenty of Protein to fight hunger? I'm on 1,200 calories a day. I find I'm hungry at meal time but I've also been hungry if I didn't get my protein in. -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
UPDATE: Saw my surgeon today. He was extremely happy with my 10 pound weight loss. Next appointment will be psych visit. February 5th I go back to surgeon to submit to insurance and schedule endoscopy. I'm looking at the end of February for surgery. January 29th will be the end of my 3 month diet period. -
Almost 1 year later...
rebeccasams replied to Obsidian's topic in Weight Loss Surgery Success Stories
I am so proud of you. You are such an inspiration to me. Thanks for sharing and keep updating. I can't wait for my surgery! -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Where are you all from and where are you having surgery? I'm in Joplin, Missouri and I'm having my sleeve here. -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
You can do it. -
February/March 2014 sleevers
rebeccasams replied to rebeccasams's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Let us know what you find out. Good luck.