dacoz21
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Hey guys.....I am getting banded 8/18 and just trying to do some shopping for my pre-op diet, according to the diet list I am to start on 8/4. I am just curious what you guys used for your Protein shake such as slimfast if so which one. Thanks Chris
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I am going for my pre-testing a couple of weeks. My letter I got from the surgeons office says I can eat and drink on the day of testing......is this a typo or what??? Chris
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I got my date, 8/18.....kinda sad that is 69 days away, but also very happy. I will just have to learn to wait my turn:rolleyes2:. I was kinda surprised that in my letter it says I can eat and drink the day of my lab work. Did anyone eat or drink the day of their lab work?? Thanks Chris
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nyllrap, When did Richmond Surg notify you of your date and when did you have you nutrition class? I am still waiting to get a date! Chris
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I live in Richmond Va. I am having my surgery done by Richmond Surgical. I have done all the leg work just waiting to hear back on a date. After the nutrition class you have wait 3-4 weeks. I am on my 3rd week! How about you? Chris
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Approved ~ Now What???
dacoz21 replied to TxJuneBug08's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Wow, congrats on getting a sug date already. I work for Anthem BlueCross and Blue Shield which was great as I had no problem getting approved. However, in the authorization system its showing my surgery date is 7/10. Don't know if this is correct or not but Richmond sug is not telling exactly yet when my date it. :woot: -
Approved ~ Now What???
dacoz21 replied to TxJuneBug08's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I got insurance approval and just went to the Nutrition Class. Contacted the surgeons office and they say it's bout a 3 to 4 week process in getting schedule. My Doc is Dr. Brengman from Richmond, Va. Anyone else have to what that long to get a date? -
I just got approved was submitted at 9am and approved by 12pm that day. So excited to get my surgery date!
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Very Very Nervous about appt. tomorrow.
dacoz21 replied to yellowroseaz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just got approved, now I have to attend the Nutrition class!!!! -
Thanks, I have a 48 BMI and according to Anthem BCBS guidelines, anything over 40 should be approved!
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I just had my sugery evaluation with Dr. Brengman yesterday. I went for the psy evaluation 2 weeks ago. They are submitted my paperwork today and I hope I get approved. I work for anthem bcbs and I am hoping they don't give me problems. Can someone tell me roughly from the time they got approve to the time they actually got banded? Thanks Chris
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Very Very Nervous about appt. tomorrow.
dacoz21 replied to yellowroseaz's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just went to my first visit with the surgeon consult. Everything went well, and is going to submit it to my insurance. I went 2 weeks ago to the psy evaluation. I work for Anthem BCBS and I hope it goes quick!!! Good Luck and Most important be yourself! -
I dont work in the customer service dept, however it really goes by what your rider states. Most of the riders that I have seen say that you must have a BMI of 35 with a medical cond. If you have a 40 or high you will also qualify. Dacoz
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Good luck to you all! I work for Anthem, and believe it or not they cover WLS surgery. I have to fork out 10% co-insurance. I am calling to setup my consultation with the doctor....wish me luck Dacoz21