TristanNicole

I think your best bet is to just be calm about it, no need to get worked up, its going to happen regardless... it will also make the person doing the IV more comfortable, which makes things easier as well. Try to hydrate as much as possible the day before, drink double what you normally would in water and avoid caffeine the day before as well. When you do get someone that finds a good vein remember where it is and let the person know that is where someone was able to get you before. Breathe! Dont forget to Breathe! haha. Hope this helps

I’d call and confirm that authorization is actually for the surgery, if it came from you're PCP's office it might be just the authorization for you to have office visits with the surgeon and not for the actual surgery. I'm pretty sure the authorization for the surgery will come from your surgeon’s office.

Id give her another chance, maybe call back tomorrow. I'm also a nurse and although I don't think it is okay to be short and unhelpful with patients, things can get a bit hectic. Good for you keeping everything in line, thats definitely the way to go about it.

Did your insurance approve your surgery? If so, do you know how much your out of pocket is... thats how much you'll probably have to pay. If your insurance doesn't cover/hasn't approved your surgery you'll have to pay for it all. Can you call your insurance and ask them? Have YOU talked to your insurance yet?

I'm starting the process for surgery. I have United healthcare choice plus for railroad employees (BNSF to be specific). I'm wondering if anyone else has the same insurance and has been through the process. I've read so many different posts I'm not sure what to expect when I go for my consult. Some places I have read you need a 6 month doctor monitored weight loss and others have said you don’t need that. Just looking for some advice if anyone knows more about my type of insurance and bariatric surgery. Thanks!