HC1988

I did everything. Sorry for the late response. But, I just finished the pulmonary testing, I saw the psych doctor, I saw the cardiologist and I just need to finish up my 4 more nutrition appointments. I am from NJ

Wow, that's amazing. And you are almost there! Congrats with only 14 to go! I wish you well on your journey. And I hope that mine goes by successfully just like yours has.

Just trying to see if anyone is from NJ. I am in South Jersey with Virtua medical group. Just trying to see if anyone having or had the procedure has had Amerigroup as their insurance.

That's great u lost all that weight. I wish I could do that...

I have the same insurance but in NJ. I am just worried about the weight.. 6 consecutive appointments for NUT and then I'm ready. 5 more to go just stressing the weight right now

Good Luck on your surgery! It is right there. So they won't deny me if I don't lose weight? They want me to start eating in a smaller plate, like the mini plates they put cake in. This had me so stressed out! I thought that I would not be able to get this approved until I lost weight... What if I go up? I mean.. obviously this is why I am here.... I just am anxious and I am just sooooo nervous about my weight and these appointments..

Hi everyone,

I am new to this. I began my journey towards a bariatric sleeve in Jan, but stopped going to the nutritionist in March. So, I have started all over. I have already completed my cardiology clearance, got my blood work done, and my 1st nutritionist appointment done down also. Today I did my upper GI scan and it makes me so excited that I am getting closer to my surgery. I have so many questions and watch so many videos on YouTube. I only need to do my pulmonary exam and psych, then 5 more appointments for nutrition which are scheduled 3 weeks apart. I have state insurance and they require 6 consecutive visits. But, my worry is that I complete my appointments and don't lose any weight or get denied. Since March I gained 10 pounds. I am drinking Water, which I don't usually do, keeping a journal of my intake of food, high Protein low carb, stopped grazing... any tips? Anyone go through state medicaid for sx? Any bumps in the road with weight?