MNgirl1234

They submitted my paperwork on February 22nd, so it's only been 5 days, but I'm so flipping impatient! It feels like it's taken me forever to get here, so I'm more than ready to get this party started!

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Glamgirl, any word yet?? I'm so impatient!!

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So I've finished all of my pre-surgery requirements for DS surgery through BCBC of MN and the weight loss clinic that I've been going to submitted my paperwork!! Talk about nerves!!! Any prayers and/or positive thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
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Yay for this giant step done and done! Wahoo @MNgirl1234 and @Glamgirl.

YES ! Keeping my fingers crossed for both of us MNgirl1234 !!

Glamgirl, I'll pray that we both hear back with the green light!!!

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Same here! All pre op finished and Paperwork submitted to bcbs nc for my Duodenal Switch! It’s been a week now still waiting ! Good luck to you!

So I've finished all of my pre-surgery requirements for DS surgery through BCBC of MN and the weight loss clinic that I've been going to submitted my paperwork!! Talk about nerves!!! Any prayers and/or positive thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
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I agree! LMAO 🤣

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[emoji38] Omg! The best post ever!

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Thank you so much!!

You look incredible!!!!!!

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See? This is what I'm tawkin' 'bout! LOL. Now I will probably wait 5 months for them to say yes, and another 5 years to get scheduled with my surgeon. LOL.

MNgirl...you'll likely need some presurgical labs, an EKG, either a barium swallow x-ray study of your upper GI, or an endoscopy, and a chest x-ray.
(again, this could differ by group and individual)
We also had to attend a support group, nutrition classes, and see a trainer.

I went to my last nutrition appointment at 11am on a Thursday. The office called me at 2pm the same day with a surgery date and a million instructions. I was grocery shopping at the time and trying to scribble everything down on my grocery list. I was shocked. My official approval letter from my insurance came about a week later, and surgery was almost three weeks from that visit.

I have mine next week. She told me that she would send the paperwork to the doc's office the very same day.
It will take the doc's office a day, or 5, to get all the stuff together and send it into insurance. Then you wait. And wait. And wait. And if you're like everyone else in the world except me, they'll get back to you in 2 weeks and you'll probably have surgery the next day. *snort*
Now if you're me...you'll wait 2-4 weeks to hear back from insurance. Then you'll get a call to start your 2 week liquid diet (if you're approved). If not, then you have to get with your doc/insurance company and figure out the appeal approach.
Congrats on your weight loss success!!!!

It's different for every medical group, so the best thing to do is give them a call or an email and see what they say:)

Hey friends-
I've been through 5 visits with my dietician and have my last one scheduled for February 20th (lost 30 pds. so far). I've already completed my psych evaluation and sleep apnea evaluation. What happens when I'm finished with my last visit? Do they submit it to insurance? Do I see the surgeon for a pre-op appointment? I'm a planner with anxiety, so having a timeline is very helpful for me. Help!!!
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You aren't rambling because I want all the feedback I can get!! Hang in there and keep telling yourself that this is not an overnight procedure. It's a life change!! You will get there!May I ask what procedure you had?

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Thank you all for your feedback and welcoming messages! I have been obese since childhood, so I feel like just arriving at the decision to have weight loss surgery is a big deal!. I have spoken with insurance (BCBS of MN)and they require that I meet a whole list of criteria, which I was expecting. I already meet the obesity requirements, but they require 6 nutrition, MD supervised visits for 6 months, a psych consult and other bariatric program requirements. I am more than willing to make the life changes....but I need to prepare myself for the lengthy wait before surgery!!

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I started at 470 pounds and a BMI of 63. I had the sleeve and am down to 187 and a 25 BMI. Once I get this skin removed, it will be even lower.

I was SMO and had the gastric bypass. There are sleevers who've lost a ton of weight as well, though.
Of all the surgeries, DS has the best stats for weight loss and maintenance. I would have considered that, too, if my insurance covered it (it doesn't - just sleeve and bypass)

Hey all-
I am super new to BP, and am waiting for my first surgical consult. I know that BP/DS and gastric bypass have a good track record with those who have more than 100lbs to lose, but I'm looking for your feedback. If you were super obese, what procedures have you all had success with? Other than sleep apnea and borderline high blood pressure, I'm in fairly good health. 34 years old, 437lbs and a BMI of 65.
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You aren't rambling because I want all the feedback I can get!! Hang in there and keep telling yourself that this is not an overnight procedure. It's a life change!! You will get there!May I ask what procedure you had?

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It depends on the surgeon. Some people on this board have gotten the surgery at your weight (But they started heavier).
Most everyone has to go through a lengthy process that takes 3 months to a year to complete all the requirements, including a diet. So you should expect to lose some weight before the surgery.
Welcome!