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TXMom*3

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  5. Posted

    Hi

    I Have United HealthCare Choice Plus in Texas! My Dr. Scheduled Surgery for Nxt Fri. Dec 21st, BUT I'm STILL waiting for an Approval from Insurance!! Dr said if I dont have an answer(by Surgery date), from Insurance they will have to Cancel Surgery!

    It was submitted on Nov. 30, Pending for 11 Days now! Ive been calling Everyday for an Update but said it can take up to 15 days!

    How can I get this expedited?!

    Anyone Approved LAST MIN?! I'm completely Stressed OUT! 😕 :( :(

    Thanks

  6. Posted

    2 hours ago, egypthntr said:

    Hey, when they submitted to UHC what was your Stat(BMI), and how many days til you got an approval?! If you dont mind me asking....Mine is still pending on Day 10(wkend included)! 😕 I'm Anxious

    Do you now if they count weekends or just business days?

    I'm super nervous, Dr scheduled me for Next Friday, but said if I dont get an answer by then surgery is cancelled! :( Thanks

  7. Posted

    9 hours ago, okayestmom said:

    Very positive experience. I have had some health issues after, but I am 47 and post menopause from hysterectomy . My thyroid function went back and forth for a bit. I never had an issue drinking or getting enough Protein. I did not lose as much as most people in the first 6 months. My exercise started getting worse and I was losing muscle. Things are looking up now though. Thyroid function is in the normal range and I started losing again. Back at the gym, but super sore. Started surgery at 209. Stayed at 180-185 for over 2 months. Now at 175. Waist went from 48 to 38. The only negative thing I can say is the binder with the nutrition info has things in there on the approved list that the surgeon does not want me to eat. Like nuts and cheese. The nutritionist also does not provide a calorie guideline because it is a “life style change”. The group meeting we were in post surgery was filled with people that could not get enough Protein or Water, so they probably didn’t need a guide. I guess I was just hoping for more specific guidance.

    Oh ok Thank... Did you do your surgery at the Southwest General Hospital?

    Also, Were you told you HAD to buy their Bariatric Advantage Kit at the Pre-Op Class?!

    Asking because I have preop tomrrw and was told that I Have* to buy the Bariatric Advantage Kit *($300) at the class or they will cancel/Reschedule surgery.... 😕

    (I really dont have the extra funds due to the holidays) Ive seen a few ppl that have been through them, but they said they weren't forced to buy it....just asking!

    Did they give you a binder for stomach, or do I need to buy one before?! Thanks! :)

  8. Posted

    On ‎7‎/‎26‎/‎2018 at 7:58 PM, okayestmom said:

    Self pay- Texas Bariatric Specialists - Dr. Reddy

    Surgery $8,999 and they repaired my hernia as well, no extra charge!

    sleep study $375

    Psych Eval $199

    EKG $67

    Chest X Ray $133.77

    Swallow Study $250

    Nutrition $50

    The rest was meds and labs

    Yes, other than labs everyone can see now how much insurance jacks up the prices!

    total $12,900

    Hey, I'm also going through Dr Patel...Pending Insurance .. will know something any day now. How was your experience PreOp /Surgery/Postop?! Thanks :)

  10. Posted

    On ‎10‎/‎26‎/‎2018 at 4:13 PM, MsCallieigh said:

    Thanks for the information I was advised today by a UHC rep in addition to all you mentioned I would also need to provide UHC with a minimum of 5 years worth of morbid obesity diagnosis from my physician and that my plan only covers 70% after meeting my deductible. It has me feeling realllllly down because getting the surgery out of the country would be a cheaper out of pocket for me but what makes me pause on that is my physician is not on board with me getting the sleeve outside of the United States so I will do all I can to get it approved and If i don't get approved I will look into getting the surgery outside of the U.S.

    Hey, do you have United healthcare choice plus? im waithing for approval still just asking cause I wasnt told I needed 5+yrs just the 6 mnth!?

  16. Posted

    Hey Y 'all, I'm In need of a Little Help, If Possible...…..Its a Long Shot....

    Does Anyone have any Unopened OR Extra products of the Bariatric Advantage Brand*?!?

    My Dr has told me that at my Pre-Op Class I 'HAVE' to Buy their Bariatric Advantage(Pre-Op) Kit* OR buy the Products IN the Kit* OR They WILL Cancel my Surgery!!! I'm scared I wont be able to get it; since I had late Notice, and this Surgery Means Everything to me(and my Kids Future)!! :(

    The Kit cost $320, and I was JUST told about this recently; and with the Holidays here we are short on money(have 3 kids)!!

    Here is the List* of Products(I NEED) in Kit(ALL Bariatric Advantage Brand😞

    2* LG Bags of HPMR (Protein Powder)

    Multi-Vitamins chewable (60Count)

    Iron Chewable (90count)

    Vitamin D Gels (30Count)

    Omega3 Chews(60Count)

    B12 Melts (30Count)

    FloraVantage Probiotic Chews (90Count)

    Calcium Citrate Chewable (90Count)

    Balanced Soup (Carton 14packets)

    … I know Its a Long Shot but if anyone might have any of these, and not using/Extra I would be Very Grateful if you could send them to me!! Thanks in Advance!

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  17. Posted

    Thanks for the reply yall!

    Im sooo nervous!

    This Morning the Dr called to change to "Urgent"....I called back around 4 and she said its in "Final Review" and ill get an Answer in 2-3days, or maybe tomrrw!!!

    O.M.G....Ughhh, I'm So Flippin' Nervous, Scared, and Excited!!!! :D -_- ;)

    *Fingers Crossed* and Prayers for a Approval!! I Need this Life Change!

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  19. Posted

    On ‎5‎/‎14‎/‎2013 at 6:38 PM, aba9903 said:

    Oh my gosh, I've had the same problems with his office staff....I have a whole thread about it on rants and raves. :( his office staff had me in years today...i was ready to just say screw it and not do surgery at all!!

    On ‎5‎/‎14‎/‎2013 at 6:38 PM, aba9903 said:

    Oh my gosh, I've had the same problems with his office staff....I have a whole thread about it on rants and raves. :( his office staff had me in years today...i was ready to just say screw it and not do surgery at all!!

    Can I ask what Happened? Did you get approval from Dr Patel?

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