Megan00

Good Luck ladies & congrats

Lucky ladies: I just started my 6 month classes so I am looking at Sept :-( maybe you ladies can share some of your experiences with me since I am at the bottom of the list LoL I also have BCBS (federal)

Hi I am from the DC area

I haven't had my surgery yet I working on my 6 month classes etc..............but would love some support or someone I can chat with.

Yes we can ....I can't wait to post mine to, but as you stated I am taking this time to prepare myself so it won't be to hard for me

I am in the DC area

Like wise I have until Sept/Oct also bcbs fed

Did you have to do the 6 month wait??

Hi I have been giving a order form for Blood work, Urinalysis, EKG etc............... Do I get these test done asap or should I wait until half way thru my 6 month waiting period Thank you any other info is also helpful to the newbie

Lol do they only go by the weight at your 1st consultation ??? FYI I keep on my clothes and my boots

Hi I have so many questions after my 1st consultant & would love to no if anyone experience this: 1st seems like I will be all over the city trying to get all these requirements meet ( I thought it was something they do in the office). 2nd I was given a packet (wellness program that is require) which cost $730.00 + $285.00 for (wellness consult) $300.00 for the Optifast Pre surgical liquid diet Program not to mention the vitamins Milti-Vitamin, Calcium citrate chewables, sublingual b12 $86.00 (this is for post op) Has anyone experience this ? Did you have to pay for your classes or were they included? FYI- I have to wait 6 months so basically it looks as I am paying for the 6 month supervised medical weight lost program

I am join you all with the 6 month wait However there was an options for a 3 month wait if I have proof that I was on Weight Watcher, Jenny Craig etc........ I guess it won't be that bad we can do a lot of research plan for healthy food choices etc.......... LoL I am making a list even looking at the food pyramid

Thanks a lot Moni lot of informative info? During your 1st consultation did you only meet with your doctor/surgeon?

Mine is Thursday :-) I am ready just want to know what to expect

Hi What happened at your 1st consultation? What was discuss etc....

Ok do you mind sharing yours

Thanks ladies so what exactly is the 3 months diet what does it consist of I can use all the advice and support that is offered I am a newbie as you all can see I have my 1st consultation Thursday I went to a seminar over the weekend I also been doing a little research for a year just reading feels great to actually talk to someone

Hi I have Federal BCBS ( I am just getting started ) did you ladies have to do the 6 month diet??? If not what did you have to do before approval

Hi Amy I am in the DC area & starting the process so I am sure I have a long road ahead of me (waiting patiently) :-)

If so how long was the wait? Was it a hassle getting them to pay Any other info is helpful newbie here Thanks :-)

Thanks for all the informative information :-) I sign up to attend a seminar today & the lady told me to bring my insurance card ummmmmmmm I am wondering why LoL

Thanks every one for the informative info :-) I need all the advice & support I can get

Was all your testing done through your bariatric doctors? Or did you have to collect data from your primary care doctors? Also what was the next step after your seminar :-)

Which comes 1st ? I hear people saying that they hope they get approved Do you have all the required test etc.......before approval or afterwards? If not who covers the bill if you are denied I would think that the 1st choice is for the doctors to see if you are coverd by insurance before putting you thru all the hassle & appoints Any one has the answers Future sleever: I called my insurance company before hand to see if I was approved : my next step is a seminar I would simple be upset to go thru all the hassle to find out at the end of the day I been denied

I am considering him as well :-)