Cynrey

I have Fed BCBS and they require a 3 month consecutive physician supervised diet. It has to be an appointment each month near the same date every month for 3 months in a row. I got approved and had my VSG on Dec 6, 2017. Good luck!

I called them when it was one week. They told me it had been approved that day. If you call them you may find out before your surgeon is notified.

Thank you sleeveme!

Thanks so much!!! I’m lucky in that my surgeon only requires 2 days of clear liquids and a clear protein drink each of those 2 days. Spent this past weekend having “food funerals “. LOL. After surgery I’ll post when I’m able

I’m glad I could help. BCBS has been great! One you have everything done and it is submitted , they approved me in less than a week. I am having my surgery on this Wednesday, Dec 6th. Started my clear liquid diet today. So nervous!

I'm not sure about being disqualified for losing weight during the diet. I only lost a couple of pounds during mine because I wasn't sure either. My weigh ins during the 3 months were fairly consistent, within a few pounds. I understand about the losing/ regaining..... I've always had that problem too. Frustrating! I lost 50 pounds a few years ago and gained it all back, plus 30. Ugh My out of pocket was co pays for all PCP visits ($30 each) co pays for the surgeons visits ($40 each, only 2 of those) $175 for the NUT one on one consult, $200 for surgeon fee (for performing the surgery) , co pay for the physc ($25), co pay for pre op ($40), $175 for 1 night in hospital. I had to see a cardiologist once because of my age, ($40) The NUT classes were free. So, about $825 hope this helps

I have Fed BCBS basic. I just got approved and am having my surgery on Wednesday. Their requirements are a BMI of at least 35 or above. If your BMI is over 35 but under 40, then you must have at least 2 comorbities such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, sleep apnea. 40 and above BMI doesn't require any comorbitiy. They require 3 months (in a row) of a supervised diet plan with your physician , a referral and letter of medical neccessity from your physician and a history of obesity. Because of the required 3 month supervised diet it takes at least that long for approval. My gastric surgeon's practice is the one who required the NUT, Physc eval, and a few classes. It sounds daunting, but it wasn't that bad. I started in July and good approved in November. Mine took that long because of the 3 months consecutive appointments that were needed with my doc. Good luck to you !

Thank you for the prayers! Yes, she went in on Oct 16th and still hasn't come home. She is slowly improving, thank God. I'm scheduled for Dec 6th but I don't think I am going through with it. Too scary, I'm chickening out, and in the beginning I was so excited. Now I'm just sad and disappointed that I don't have the nerve to proceed.

Well as of today my friend is still in the hospital, 40 days now. The good news is they have moved her out of ICU, so that is a big improvement!

Yes, we are lucky. The 2 week liquid diet would be difficult

Thank you! Good luck to you as well. We got this!

Hi! Thanks! I only have to do a clear liquid diet for the 2 days prior to surgery.

I'm scheduled for Dec 6th! Good luck to everyone! We are gonna rock this !

I am scheduled for surgery Dec 6th, so I have been busy buying all of my "supplies". I actually asked my NUT about the patches before I bought my multi vitamin and she said the patches were fine to use. I guess every program is different.

Hello! I am scheduled for my surgery Dec 6th too ! I am scared and anxious too, so I understand how you feel. I wish you the best of luck in your journey !