CtzBella

So I finished up my last nutrition class on the 13th. It’s been 6 looong months I’m just glad I got through it all. All of my paperwork was sent over to insurance for approval last Friday the 16th and I was approved and was given a surgery date the following Thursday which was the 22nd. I’m so surprised at how fast the approval process went. I was told it could take up to 30 days and I definitely thought insurance would take their sweet time sending in their decision. My date of surgery is April 17th! SOOOO happy/excited/nervous! I’ve joined a few support groups and hearing so many negative things is really messing with me now. I just hope I’m making the right decision.

So I finished up my last nutrition class on the 13th. It’s been 6 looong months I’m just glad I got through it all. All of my paperwork was sent over to insurance for approval last Friday the 16th and I was approved and was given a surgery date the following Thursday which was the 22nd. I’m so surprised at how fast the approval process went. I was told it could take up to 30 days and I definitely thought insurance would take their sweet time sending in their decision. My date of surgery is April 17th! SOOOO happy/excited/nervous! I’ve joined a few support groups and hearing so many negative things is really messing with me now. I just hope I’m making the right decision.

So I just had my last nutrition class today..YAY! I was told I would receive a call by the end of the week to schedule my pre op appointments. I have already had appointments with the psych, nutritionist, exercise class, endoscopy and blood work. Wondering What else is required pre op?

I had a consult with a cardiologist. a pulmonologist and a sleep medicine specialist, but you have to take into account that I'm really older than dirt!
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I am from Connecticut. I’m guessing because of my insurance my process is slightly longer (7 months of nutrition instead of 6). I go to my 3rd nutrition class this month and I also have to schedule my 3 month check in with my surgeon’s office as well as scheduling my psych eval I believe. Next month is my upper endoscopy, March is my cardiologist appointment. My surgeon is Dr Neil Floch of Fairfield Bariatrics and if approved my surgery will be at St Vincent’s. Best wishes!

Hi Jazz!
I’m with you. Currently going through the process myself. I’m on month 4 and it’s definitely a process! My surgeon told me it would fly by and I must admit it did go pretty fast..can’t believe I’m 4 months in already. So glad I found this support group I still have so many questions one day I’m excited the next I’m nervous. Girl I’m a mess lol

Hi! Im from CT and I am 3 months post op as of Jan 3.. I had my surgery October 3rd. My start weight before surgery was 283 lbs nd it took at least 3 weeks after my last appointment with my surgeon to get approved and get a surgery date.
That week I got approved I had to do the cleansing diet for a week 1/2.. It was tough in the beginning, not eating at all just liquids, but after the 4th-5th day it got easier. The preop diet, i was giving a list of what was allowed. Alot of chicken broth, and beef broth, I did the sugar free Jello, crystal lite, Soups that have less than 10grams of carbs. Day of surgery I weighed 266 lbs. today I am at 230 lbs. hope that helps! Good luck with everything!

Hi Jazz!
I’m with you. Currently going through the process myself. I’m on month 4 and it’s definitely a process! My surgeon told me it would fly by and I must admit it did go pretty fast..can’t believe I’m 4 months in already. So glad I found this support group I still have so many questions one day I’m excited the next I’m nervous. Girl I’m a mess lol

I don’t have your insurance but on mine I was told by my nutritionist that all the insurance wants to see is that you are below the weight you were from your first weigh in even if it’s a lb lol. Good luck I’m sure you’ll be fine!

I have gained some lbs. during the holidays. I weigh in tomorrow morning on 4th month pre-op. I've been consistent until now. I have Humana PPO INS. The requirements say to maintain or lose weight during diet and last weight should be less than or equal to first weight. Has anyone went through this with Humana because I'm sweating denial rn

I had a gain at my very last appointment (so frustrating!) but because I will still under my start weight, it wasn't an issue and I was approved with no issue. You've still got some time to come back down again. It's definitely normal to be anxious about it, so I completely understand. But, I do believe you will be just fine.