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I received an approval letter today, but it lists 8/24/2016 as the anticipated date of service like the rep in the phone told me on Friday. I am not exactly sure what this means-- so yeah for approval, but might need more paperwork to change the date? I still think this is good news! ** the date issue has been corrected! All good to go- now just to wait!! Ugh!

Hoping for quick approval!! ????????

So after calling insurance all week- it looks like my pre-auth was originally submitted without a procedure code, and with the incorrect date? It does show approval for one day inpatient, but it is for a date next year? So the rep I talked to said they have to resubmit with the correct day and ask for two days instead of one. The insurance coordinator is not in the office today-- I feel like I am doing a ton of leg work that should be her job-- the things that were missing were pretty basic and how did they have the day wrong? ????????. Crazy-- So I think I am approved, but they need to resubmit! Ugh!!!! I am calling Monday Morning when she is back in the office! Frustrated---

A received a phone call today, but I couldn't answer it at the time. She left a voicemail that just said she was a Nurse Health Coach from my insurance company and that she wanted to talk about my health. I tried to call her back but got her VM and it was almost 5pm so I will have to wait to talk to her til tomorrow. I assume it has to do with my surgeon submitting request for approval for my bypass surgery at the end of last week. Still waiting for approval... Just wondering if t is a good thing they assigned me a health coach or not... I am hoping that means that are approving me... ???? Did this happen to anyone else? What kind of things did she talk to you about?

I am still waiting for approval from insurance, but my "tentative" surgery date is 9/29-- It seems so far away! If my insurance comes back fast with approval the scheduler said she could try and bump the surgery up to a sooner date.... Common Highmark BCBS ????????????

cslove- how has your pre-op diet been? Your surgery date is almost here!!! Exciting!!

I have a tentative date --it was 5 week after the date of submission, but she said if it came back right away they could try and make it sooner--

I like muscle milk pro both vanilla and chocolate. These are my favorite. ???? I like the chocolate premier Protein shakes.

My surgeon also recommends no alcohol at all after surgery.

Mid 30's here (35) ???????? sometimes I wish I had done it sooner!

My weigh in went great! I was down 8lbs which impressed my surgeon. They are submitting for approval this week. I have a surgery date of 9/29 to give some time for approval. She did say that if my insurance approval came quick she would try and make surgery sooner if possible, but he is pretty busy in August! I hope my insurance company comes back with a fast approval! ????????????????

Axlr8n I hope you have a smooth recovery!! I just had my last weigh in with surgeon-- they are submitting for approval this week! ????????????

Yeah!!! I am this stage too-- I hope for fast approval for both you and your husband!!!!

I am an hour early for my final weigh in at my surgeon's office!! All my other requirements are complete so after this they can submit for approval!! I have a BCBS plan so I am hoping for fast approval like some of the stories I read on here!! I will be calling to follow up regularly until I get approval!!!! I will browse the forums to help pass the time until appointment! It seems like forever!!! ????????????

Cool! I thought that was you! ???? My husband and three year old came into class late- This last week for my final weigh In is taking forever!!

cslove Who is your surgeon? You look familiar in your profile pic but it is so small I can't be sure. Did you have your pre-op meeting last week Tuesday at 4?

Hi! My name is Tracy. I just moved to Livonia from Whitmore Lake (I know Brighton very well!) I have my final weigh in on 8/19 then my surgeon can submit to insurance for approval! It feels like forever somedays and so fast others. My surgeon is Dr. Weiner at Huron Valley- Siani in Commerce Mi. I found Dr. Weiner through YouTube and was so excited to see he was close enough for me to make an appointment. He is wonderful. How far along through the process are you? Which surgeon/Hospital?

Cs

After my insurance paid I owed $30 for my co-insurance (10%). My deductible has been met for this plan year already. Did your insurance not cover the Endoscopy?

I give my patients crushed mess in a little chocolate pudding-- I do applesauce for them too, but have been told chocolate pudding hides the taste better-- (RN for 5 years)

I agree I like Syntrax Nectar- several yummy flavors! I

Does it have to be a shake? Syntax makes several no milk based Protein powders-- flavored like lemonade, fruit punch, plus milk based like Cookies and cream and Cappuccino and they unflavored Protein powder that you can add to what you like to meet your protein requirement- what is your goal for protein daily? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001I1NSUY/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1438728837&sr=8-1π=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70&keywords=syntrax+unflavored

I am working to like coffee with no sweetener- I can have caffeine- my surgeon has no issue with coffee just all sugar added! I have been mixing unsweetened almond milk with a little stevia, but I am weaning off all sweeteners-- ???????? it is hard!

Staying NPO without food or Water is a very important. They do do the scope of you were eating/drinking before. I just hade mine done last week... I am nurse that works night shift so I understand it might be difficult, but if the day works best for you just drink a lot before midnight and avoid tho it's of water. ???? seriously I could understand wanting to sleep through the no water.

great news!!!