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I kept receiving phone calls asking for more and more. I finally went down with my weight loss folder and every signed paper I have and went through it with her. I think they handle so much paperwork things get misplaced. My surgery coordinator is great about quick responses, so it worked that I made her life easier. Good luck to you.

I received approval Monday I go for my pre op testing on da 12th my pre op class on the 15th an my surgery is at 5:30am on the 19th... Im scared an excited at the same time!!!

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Remind him that doing this surgery right now is a way to prevent doing even more surgeries in future. I do not want to get knee replacements. I do not want a hip replacement. I do not want mysterious foot ligament issues that make it hard to walk any sort of distance. ALL of those things were awaiting me, and that's not even taking into account all of the metabolic and cardiac disorders.
My take on it is this is a preventative measure, and a good one with a very good chance of success. And having seen my father nurse my mom through two arthritis-related knee replacements? This surgery is FAR less complex and your recovery time significantly more compressed.
If his objections are more along the lines of "but then who's going to cook my favorite gumbo" and "I don't want to feel uncomfortable if you're not eating during football games", then that's a different situation entirely. Similarly if he likes being the slimmer of the two of you, that could be an unspoken hurdle. But from the health angle, there's no question.

My husband was the same way. When it came down to it, he was scared to lose me. I reminded him of all the diets I have tried and all of the trainers and videos I have done over the past 5 years. I also showed him letters from my psychologist, nutritionist, trainer and doctor who are all supporting surgery. This surgery I am doing for myself, but I am also doing it for my family. I want to be healthy and around for the important memories we will be making in our future. If I do not take care of me, I may not be able to take care of him. Slowly he came around. He still wishes I could do it naturally, but I showed him all the research I have done and he understands I did not make this decision quickly.

Best of luck to you on your journey.

Both if those sound so so good. I make a glorious cheesy potato Soup myself. It's weird I'm still pre surg but i have less appetite than you! My gastritis and Hector, the baby ulcer, did a number on me.

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I understand....I submitted my paperwork and now the office is asking for another letter....I really wanted to say what are you being paid for ?

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Awesome! Congrats

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Yayyyy that’s exciting [emoji4][emoji4]

I am military as well, we're at Benning. Left Stewart about a year ago after being there for 5 years. The process took about 5 months for me, but they are very thorough and ensure that you are set up for success. I wish you all the best!

I just got my approval

I just received approval. My surgery is April 5th.

I just received approval. My surgery is April 5th.

I’m with Dr Pham in California. He is also very popular so they went ahead and booked my surgery to make sure I have a date. I think we’re just starting up the hill on a roller coaster. My fingers are crossed for both of us.

I hope you get your approval soon!

Sorry, I'm a little confused here. Which "they" said it would be covered if it was a medical necessity? The insurance company or the doctor's office? If your insurance policy normally doesn't cover weight loss surgery but the insurance company is willing to make an exception in your case due to "medical necessity" that usually only happens when your health is in imminent danger. While I hope that's not the case, you should expect to have to provide a lot of documentation to the insurance company from your PCP detailing all of your medical conditions and from the surgeon with his recommendations. The two doctors will likely work together to ensure they provide all the information your insurance will need.

Hello! Welcome to the first step of a big journey. Some insurance companies require a referral so it would be a good idea to get one from your PCP. From there, you usually attend an information session, and if you're still interested, you begin the process with your first visit with the surgeon. Your surgeon will most likely order blood work, an abdominal ultrasound, and an upper G.I study. You will also have somewhere between 3-6 months of medically supervised weight management which is often an insurance requirement. In between this time, you'll meet with a psychologist and get tested for sleep apnea. You may also get a stress test and a lung function test. If you are diabetic, generally-speaking, you must have your A1C below 8% to be considered safe for surgery.
Hope this helps you somewhat. The process is long but it is ultimately worth it. I think it taught me a lot of patience. I start my two week pre-op diet on Monday, February 26th and surgery arrives on Monday, March 12.