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I'm having Rny March 28. I am happy but terrified at the same time.

I pray that everything workout , they will approve it. Thank you for the advice. Pray for me.

Hi hireath, BCBS said they want me to have BMI OF 40 for a full 2 years , 90 days NUT class and psych eval ect Jan 2015 my BMI was 35-38 No co mobilities. Nov 2015 my BMI was 40. No co mobilities. 2016 my BMI is > 40 w sleep apnea and Gerd I have 90 days of NUT class and psych eval . I guess they want me to wait until Nov 2017 before they will approve it. I am waiting for the denial letter i am going to appeal. My plan B is to self pay for VSG. Any advice ? Should I wait until November or self pay for VSG ?, I have to decide if they don't approve it.

Leslie , thanks for the your help.

Hi snoguedaI call Dr Pleatmen in Michigan $11,200 for the VSG sergury w 1day stay at St Joseph hospital. I month process before the sergury. Best of luck Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

I only paid around $8k for mine and that included a night in the hotel the night before because I lived about 2 hours away. I feel like I got a great deal! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using the BariatricPal App Ready to be thinWhat's the name of your sergon & hospital ? Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

I have the same insurance and decided to do self pay. Got mine done in Florida and the hospital even was the Center of Excellence in Bariatric Care. I am now 4 days post op.If you don't mind me asking. How much did you pay for your sergury? Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

I have the same insurance and decided to do self pay. Got mine done in Florida and the hospital even was the Center of Excellence in Bariatric Care. I am now 4 days post op.Hi Leslie What is the name of your sergon & hospital. Thank you Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

I'm not sure I plan to call both doctor's office tomorrow morning. I let you know.

Sorry I misspelled the group names. Bariatric Eating support Bariatric Weight Warriors Bariatric sleeve rebels Sassy sleeve sister's Take care Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

I don't if you have heard , there's a few support groups on Facebook. You should be able to get some help with your diet and sergon in Mexico. I myself thinking about paying for my VGS.. I want a sergon here in US. Dr Umbach in Las Vegas charges $10,400 Dr Pleatmen in Michigan charges 11,400 Facebook WLS page Bariatric Eating support Bariatric Weight Warriors Bariatric sleeve rebels Best of luck finding someone. Take care Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Wow that's awesome. Dr Umbach charges 10,400 cash for outpatient clinic. Don't worry you Will be fine. I'm sending prayers your way and good vibes . ???? also I don't if you've heard. There's a wonderful support group on Facebook called . Gastric sleeve support group. Gastric sleeve worrier. They both are closed groups Check them out there is 62k members a lot of veterans and newbies . Best of luck with your sergury. Keep me posted. Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

If you mind me asking , how much are you paying? Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Ok , thanks I will check him out. I'm looking for a sergon also. Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Have you heard about, Dr Umbach in Las Vegas? He has a ton of good reviews the price is not bad. Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Thank you .

I read that if have any comlacation the insurance company will not cover it.

What's the name of your doctor? What about follow up after sergury?

Thank you .

Well the doctor is going to do a peer to peer review , hopefully they will approve it. If they still denies it I have to make a decision pay for the sergury myself or wait 10 months to qualify. Any advice? Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

That was a good article. Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Don't worry about it everything going to be ok you will get approved. My situation is different I only have 1 yr bmi of 40 and I need two yrs. Best of luck.

My paperwork was submitted December 21, 2016 for approval. Jan 3rd 2017 I called and found out I was denied, because I don't meet the New guidelines for 2017. I am really upset about it ????. I don't think it's fair. Now I need 2yrs bmi >35 w co mobilities 40> w out co mobilities. 90 days NUT , psych eval. I have NUT class and psych eval but I need 1full year with BMI >40. Has this ever happened to anyone. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Hi Ignatius I am happy to here that you are doing well. Wow 70 lbs that's great. Keep up the good work. I am still going through the process. I have one more nut class Jan 16 , EDG test . I met with Dr Nagle last week he gave me the go head to have the surgery. Oiana summited my paperwork to my insurance company for approval last Wed. If everything goes as planned I will be starting the pre op diet first week February , hopefully have my sergury end of February. I am so happy to here everything going well with you . Keep me posted. Take care. Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App

Hi everyone There's few wonderful WLS groups on Facebook if you are Interested. Bariatric Eating support . Bariatric worrier and Bariatric fitness. Take care. Sent from my SM-J700T using the BariatricPal App