Jennifer2575

. Pre op tests- not years- sorry.

. I was approved!! I have a 2 hr education meeting on Thursday afternoon so I wouldn't be able to make the meeting in Woodbridge. My surgery is April 8th, PA appt tomm am- do you remember what that appt is for? Also have appt on the 2nd with doctor and dietician. What other pre op years are left? I'm so nervous and so excited!

. They put you to sleep. You don't feel a thing- easy peasy!

. That's more than I thought. So many people have said pre op diet is brutal? What was your experience?

. The pre op diet is 300 so prepare for that and 86 per month in vitamins for after surgery- however I'm going to price outside of bluepoint. I saw amazon sells the pre op diet brand so I need to find out how much we are required to drink a day cause if I'm right amazon will be 75 dollars cheaper. Def lets keep in touch!!

. Oh one more thing: I have read BCBS Fed pays 100 percent and approvals were fast. There are several threads about it! Lucky u. I have Aetna and threads are 50/50 good/bad. I hope my situation is positive! It's a lot of time/money and emotional commitment to be denied.

. Yes I paid the 250 and yes each class I had to pay 57.00. Other than the blood work/EKG it's fine you have the others scheduled. The coordinator had told me best to get them all done sooner rather than later. You will have to repeat the doc visit- I too scheduled that and when I got to the appt my doc said it's too early that bluepoint willAsk me to come within 30 days of surgery with a medical clearance form indicating what they needed. So schedule the endoscopy, it was easy. I used dr shaw/fair oaks hospital. Psych Eval- I used Vivian Shelton in McClean. It was 390 up front but if your insurance policy covers out of doctor network you can get some reimbursed. Bluepoint does for 250 but does not work with insurance. Schedule the sleep study: The sleep study was ok. I had a hard time sleeping there despite it feeling like a hotel. My suggestion is do on a Friday night so u can sleep on sat- lol! I did get diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. let me know if you have any other questions!! I heard they are starting online classes but u just need to stop in for a weigh in. That would have been easier for me and not having to miss work!

. Seminar in Sept. Consultation and started my 6 month in Oct. My last class was march 4th. I have completed the sleep study, endoscopy and had the psych eval last Tuesday. I do have 2 appts on Friday with the nutritionist and exercise trainer. So I will check on the status then. I will tell you I'm getting very nervous about the approval and it's really messing with my head. I know once/if I get approved I will be required to see regular doctor for medical clearance/blood work/EKG. Then the 2 week pre op diet starts. I guess u then see the nutritionist and surgeon again right before the surgery. So no date. How about you?

. I did the seminar in sept, oct thru March 4th was my 6 month nutrition required by my insurance. I have done the sleep study and endoscopy. Did the psych eval last Tuesday. The psych eval was my last thing needed before they can submit to insurance for approval. No word if they have rec'd the psych report. I have 2 appts on Friday am there with the nutritionist and then the exercise trainer. So I will check on things then. So no date yet. I know once/if approved will need to get EKG/blood work and clearance from primary doctor and then will be required to do the 2 week pre op diet. been a long process but not bad. Just started the nervous feeling of - what if I don't get approved? I have coresource/Aetna. How about you?

. Are you self pay? I am using Dr Moazzez but have heard great things about Dr. Halmi.

. Call the surgeon the Er gave you. Depending on your stones it may be time for your gall bladder to be removed. I had Mine removed 2 weeks after having my son. It was an easy procedure. The pain prior was awful!! Goodluck!

May sounds reasonable!! The egd was a breeze. If your having it done at fair oaks- they were awesome!!! Goodluck!!

Hi!! I finished my 6 month program march 4th. Did my psych eval on Monday - last piece needed before they can submit to insurance for approval, I'm using Dr Moazzez. The psych eval was supposed to have been sent to the coordinator yesterday. Have no idea when surgery might be? How about you?

Just finished my 6 month class, psych eval and already have done done the sleep test and endoscopy. The coordinator says the psych eval report is all they need before they submit for approval. I read on Aetna site they need 2 year bmi history from doc? My coordinator has not once mentioned this?

. You def look younger! Congrats on your success!

. Yeah I hope it's just a case of the coordinator knowing what is needed vs the specifics. So many hoops to jump through as it is. Just want them to send in for approval already!! Goodluck to u!

i have. It's a bad heartburn pain. You can also have pain in your back and shoulders. Mine was so bad I couldn't eat or sleep. I went to the ER and after an ultrasound found gallstones. I had my GB removed and things have been great since!!

. Wow already approved? That was fast?