rdelly01

So I'm scheduled for sleeve tomorrow, not really nervous except today I woke up with a cold... Are they going to reschedule my surgery? I'd be so devastated!

I'm from Michigan , I have blue cross and the process took about 6 months and I'm scheduled for surgery next month!

I'm having surgery in December .... Mine is being removed but only because I've had problems with it in the past! ... My doctors office only removes it if you have a history of gallbladder issues.

Hi, I'm from Sterling Heights, not too far!! I haven't been sleeved yet (surgery scheduled for December 4th) would love to talk more!

Great tips!

My surgeons office said they've never really had a problem with my insurance and that's the "ideal" insurance for patients to have ... I'm not too worried but I was waiting for an approval after my 6 month diet so when she said that it kind of threw me off

I called my insurance company today which is blue cross Blue Shield of Michigan. I was told that my insurance does not require a prior authorization however there are prior requirements that need to be met before surgery for example the six-month diet. so am I safe in assuming that my surgery is approved since there is no prior authorization required and I've completed all the requirements already? I asked the lady on the phone however it seemed like she kept getting around my question and saying there isn't a prior authorization required...

So I've read that your feet shrink as the pounds are coming off...(I'm assuming they get thinner and less swelling ) So I'm curious to know how many people went down in shoe size after WLS?

I had to do a 6 month supervised diet as well and I thought it was bad at that time, but now I've been waiting a week for my insurance company to approve my surgery .... this is so much worse I can't take it anymore!!!it's all I'm thinking about this past week!!!

December 4th! Seems like forever!

Great topic!

Good luck to everyone having surgery tomorrow!!

So I know the sleeve will help you eat less but does it really help with cravings and eating the right things?

I chose December because of my work schedule, however my doctor had dates available as early was mid November .

December 4th.... Seems like forever!!

Thank you so much!

How exciting... Fresh start to the new year, I'm having surgery December 4th!! My biggest concern of all the "physical side effects" is losing my hair Yes there is!

Thank you so much!

I saw that online it has different numbers 1,2,3,4, do you know what that's for?

What shampoos do you use to prevent or help hair loss

What shampoo does everyone use to help with hair loss ?

Yes I had to do one too.... My doctor said it's to make sure your heart is healthy enough to withstand surgery and even if you do not have any known heart problems he wanted it done because a lot of people have heart disease and don't know it

Anyone heard of ideal protein? Have you tried any of their products?

I have Blue cross blue shield ... I think I will call them today... Thanks!

I'm so excited I finally have a surgery date ....December 4!!!! My surgeon was kind enough to schedule my surgery prior to insurance approval because of my difficult work schedule, however now I am waiting for my insurance.... Hoping I get approved! How long do insurance companies usually take for approval?