T_Hay81

Thank you. I hope so. I haven't even begun yet. I have my first consultation next week.

Guess I've been pretty lucky!

BCBS -NJ didn't require 6mos or weight loss. I called surgeon for consultation- they took insurance info over phone - after benefits confirmed I made appt 2 was out to meet surgeon. Took weight BP n forms. I printed on line so they were all filled out. At end of my appt surgeon gave me a date 90 days later exactly!! I've been doing all tests during this time. Nutritionist said I start preop diet 2/14th for 2/22nd surgery. Only thing she had me do was try Protein shakes one day (4x week) and the Vitamins for post op. I didn't know the requirements could be so drastically different!! They need to get on same page for all!!

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I had my first appointment on December 21st. It's exciting, isn't it? With mine, it was a three hour appointment. I met with a nurse, then the nurse practitioner, the surgeon, the dietician, and finally, the psychologist.

It was both, an exam and interview, to see if I was a good candidate to get into their program. Fortunately, I had a lot of tests done in the last six months for other things, such as a Pap smear, ultrasound of the liver and gall bladder, lab work, mammogram, sleep study, and chest X-ray. I have low cholesterol, bp, and sugar so I guess that's why he didnt have me do an ekg.

But in the month between December 21st and up until yesterday morning, I didn't hear anything from them. I didn't know my next step or if they still needed something. I was going out of my mind. Yesterday morning I decided to call and it's been a whirlwind of calling several places since, getting things faxed to them because they never uploaded all my tests properly the day of my visit--which is frustrating. So stay on top of it.

My preop class is February 6th and I'm hoping to get a surgery date soon, but I'm hoping mid February. So that's two months from start to finish. Probably could've been sooner if I called them a couple of weeks ago.

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@@T_Hay81 Good luck to you as well. My first insurance was BCBS texas and they required the 6 months but then my insurance changed to FED and it went to 3 months diet. I have been blessed with that for sure. I really hope the best for you...

Thanks I have Medicaid and I reside in NY. I called Medicaid directly and they stated they don't have any specific requirements and that my surgeon would let me know. So i guess I'll just have to wait

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I have been in contact with my surgeons office for the last few months. I have my first apt Monday the 16th. I have completed 2 months of three month supervised diet. I have my last weigh in Feb 2 I only have Blood work and Nut visit left to do with an EKG at my last weigh in. I am hoping to be approved with a date mid to end of FEB. This last 3 months have been so long. I have BCBS FED and they only require 3 months.

Lucky you. I have a feeling I'm going to have to do the 6 month supervised diet. Good luck with everything. Keep me posted if you don't mind.

Good luck. Let me know how it goes!!!

Yes sure. Thank you !

I'm located in New York City. And yes general information, suggestions and advice. And anything you'd like to share personally during and after your WLS journey.

Hey all,

I'm Ty I'm 22. I'm looking for a gastric sleeve mentor. Someone who is open minded and can just help me along my journey. Tell me what their journey was/is like. The do's and the dont's. Please and thank you !

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Hello all,

I have my first appointment on feb 2. I am very nervous. Can anyone tell me what their first appointment was like. How long did it take you guys to get an actual surgery date ??

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