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I'm in.
Starting Weight: 201
Goal Weight: 180

6/6: 198

I found out today that I have been approved for bariatric surgery!!!! I have been calling the Anthem pre-authorization line to check on my status for the last 4 days and I finally received clearance today. Hip hip hooray!!!! They confirmed that they received my paperwork on 1/26 so the review took about 6 business days.
I just wanted to write a post because I, like many others, struggled with understanding the 6 month weight loss requirements in my policy. Basically the policy states you have to have 6 months of documented weight loss attempts in the previous 2 years.
I am 5'4, 260 lbs w/ a BMI of 44 (also a 33 y/o female). When I visited my doctor (Dr. Jossart in San Francisco) I provided him an chronological outline of my past diets (Atkins, Paleo, HCG, Weight Watchers) and exercise efforts (half-marathon, Cross-fit, personal training, boot camps). None of these activities were medically supervised. Although I do not have any comorbidities, we also went through all of my various ailments (depression, joint pain, plantar fasciitis, rashes, etc.). I am not 100% sure what he wrote in my referral, but it worked!! All I can say is: there are no guarantees, but have faith in your surgeon!
12/18 - first contact w/ doctor's office - scheduled consult
12/27 - psych evaluation ( I got a head start due to the long lead time for my apt)
01/22 - bariatric surgeon and nutritionist consultation
01/26 - Insurance received paperwork
02/02 - Insurance approval
TBD - surgery date
Good Luck!!!!

Absolutely amazing results! Congrats!!!????

I found out today that I have been approved for bariatric surgery!!!! I have been calling the Anthem pre-authorization line to check on my status for the last 4 days and I finally received clearance today. Hip hip hooray!!!! They confirmed that they received my paperwork on 1/26 so the review took about 6 business days.
I just wanted to write a post because I, like many others, struggled with understanding the 6 month weight loss requirements in my policy. Basically the policy states you have to have 6 months of documented weight loss attempts in the previous 2 years.
I am 5'4, 260 lbs w/ a BMI of 44 (also a 33 y/o female). When I visited my doctor (Dr. Jossart in San Francisco) I provided him an chronological outline of my past diets (Atkins, Paleo, HCG, Weight Watchers) and exercise efforts (half-marathon, Cross-fit, personal training, boot camps). None of these activities were medically supervised. Although I do not have any comorbidities, we also went through all of my various ailments (depression, joint pain, plantar fasciitis, rashes, etc.). I am not 100% sure what he wrote in my referral, but it worked!! All I can say is: there are no guarantees, but have faith in your surgeon!
12/18 - first contact w/ doctor's office - scheduled consult
12/27 - psych evaluation ( I got a head start due to the long lead time for my apt)
01/22 - bariatric surgeon and nutritionist consultation
01/26 - Insurance received paperwork
02/02 - Insurance approval
TBD - surgery date
Good Luck!!!!

Congratulations!!

Back on October 22, 2015 was my initial consultation and when I decided to start my journey toward weight loss surgery. A little over four months, several classes, tests, and appointments later and I'm waiting for the call from my surgeon with my surgery date and the beginning of my two week liquid diet. I'm very very excited about the life to come, but I'm also very nervous about the life changes and the unknowns that are still yet to be discovered. At this point I just hope that my surgery date isn't too far off. I know I've waited this long, and had a wonderful life ... I'm ready to begin the next chapter on a healthier path.

I found out today that I have been approved for bariatric surgery!!!! I have been calling the Anthem pre-authorization line to check on my status for the last 4 days and I finally received clearance today. Hip hip hooray!!!! They confirmed that they received my paperwork on 1/26 so the review took about 6 business days.
I just wanted to write a post because I, like many others, struggled with understanding the 6 month weight loss requirements in my policy. Basically the policy states you have to have 6 months of documented weight loss attempts in the previous 2 years.
I am 5'4, 260 lbs w/ a BMI of 44 (also a 33 y/o female). When I visited my doctor (Dr. Jossart in San Francisco) I provided him an chronological outline of my past diets (Atkins, Paleo, HCG, Weight Watchers) and exercise efforts (half-marathon, Cross-fit, personal training, boot camps). None of these activities were medically supervised. Although I do not have any comorbidities, we also went through all of my various ailments (depression, joint pain, plantar fasciitis, rashes, etc.). I am not 100% sure what he wrote in my referral, but it worked!! All I can say is: there are no guarantees, but have faith in your surgeon!
12/18 - first contact w/ doctor's office - scheduled consult
12/27 - psych evaluation ( I got a head start due to the long lead time for my apt)
01/22 - bariatric surgeon and nutritionist consultation
01/26 - Insurance received paperwork
02/02 - Insurance approval
TBD - surgery date
Good Luck!!!!

I found out today that I have been approved for bariatric surgery!!!! I have been calling the Anthem pre-authorization line to check on my status for the last 4 days and I finally received clearance today. Hip hip hooray!!!! They confirmed that they received my paperwork on 1/26 so the review took about 6 business days.
I just wanted to write a post because I, like many others, struggled with understanding the 6 month weight loss requirements in my policy. Basically the policy states you have to have 6 months of documented weight loss attempts in the previous 2 years.
I am 5'4, 260 lbs w/ a BMI of 44 (also a 33 y/o female). When I visited my doctor (Dr. Jossart in San Francisco) I provided him an chronological outline of my past diets (Atkins, Paleo, HCG, Weight Watchers) and exercise efforts (half-marathon, Cross-fit, personal training, boot camps). None of these activities were medically supervised. Although I do not have any comorbidities, we also went through all of my various ailments (depression, joint pain, plantar fasciitis, rashes, etc.). I am not 100% sure what he wrote in my referral, but it worked!! All I can say is: there are no guarantees, but have faith in your surgeon!
12/18 - first contact w/ doctor's office - scheduled consult
12/27 - psych evaluation ( I got a head start due to the long lead time for my apt)
01/22 - bariatric surgeon and nutritionist consultation
01/26 - Insurance received paperwork
02/02 - Insurance approval
TBD - surgery date
Good Luck!!!!

Hello everyone. I received my surgery date yesterday and waves of excitement and fear have been running through me ever since. I'm so ready for this next chapter and it finally feels real. Just wanted send a shout out to everyone here. Thank you for sharing your stories. I am so grateful for this community!!!

I found out today that I have been approved for bariatric surgery!!!! I have been calling the Anthem pre-authorization line to check on my status for the last 4 days and I finally received clearance today. Hip hip hooray!!!! They confirmed that they received my paperwork on 1/26 so the review took about 6 business days.
I just wanted to write a post because I, like many others, struggled with understanding the 6 month weight loss requirements in my policy. Basically the policy states you have to have 6 months of documented weight loss attempts in the previous 2 years.
I am 5'4, 260 lbs w/ a BMI of 44 (also a 33 y/o female). When I visited my doctor (Dr. Jossart in San Francisco) I provided him an chronological outline of my past diets (Atkins, Paleo, HCG, Weight Watchers) and exercise efforts (half-marathon, Cross-fit, personal training, boot camps). None of these activities were medically supervised. Although I do not have any comorbidities, we also went through all of my various ailments (depression, joint pain, plantar fasciitis, rashes, etc.). I am not 100% sure what he wrote in my referral, but it worked!! All I can say is: there are no guarantees, but have faith in your surgeon!
12/18 - first contact w/ doctor's office - scheduled consult
12/27 - psych evaluation ( I got a head start due to the long lead time for my apt)
01/22 - bariatric surgeon and nutritionist consultation
01/26 - Insurance received paperwork
02/02 - Insurance approval
TBD - surgery date
Good Luck!!!!