KingKev_VSG

4 hours ago, DaisyAndSunshine said:

You're basically on a liver shrink diet for a week?!

You seem to have various options to get you through. I am sure you'll be fine. 1 week will buzz through.

4 hours ago, chivone said:

Mine is 8 September. On day 1 of liver shrinking diet. I'm hungry. But powering though. Mine is pretty much all liquid. Soup, pudding, oatmeal, yogurts. I hope I can make it. I realize I eat out of boredom. I also never noticed how many food commercials and Facebook ads exist. They don't help.

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Ah we’re surgery twins! You can do it! The first 3 days could be pretty rough but after that it’s smooth sailing. When my partner had vsg surgery 2 years ago, I did the 2 week preop diet with him; out of solidarity. Now that was rough! Now he’a doing it with me, but We’re lucky we only have to do it for a week!

Vsg scheduled for Sept 8…starting my liquid diet tomorrow!

I’m the SAME WAY! That’s why i’m stressing because I’m not in control of the outcome. I’ve been looking at my insurance website for days…just to see if any new claims popped up😩

9 minutes ago, vikingbeast said:

Also, just from (very) recent experience, make sure your bariatric clinic's insurance coordinator knows their stuff. I got a letter from my insurance after they submitted saying "hey, we need X, Y, and Z before we can determine," except I know for a fact X, Y, and Z were submitted.

So when I called the insurance coordinator, she said this is normal, what happens is they open a request online which generates an automatic letter to be sent with what's needed, but it happens before the process allows them to upload the clearances, so it appears "missing".

I had my answer back in 3 business days.

Ahh good to know… I’ll make a call to my surgeons office tomorrow to see the status of the approval. Thanks for responding!

1 hour ago, BigSue said:

There are lots of reasons an insurance company can deny surgery, and some are easier to resolve than others. My first request was denied because my insurance company added a requirement (after I had already started the process) for a letter from my PCP with some specific wording about being "medically cleared for surgery." My surgeon's office sent an example letter to my PCP with the required wording, and once my PCP submitted the letter, my appeal was approved.

Most clinics check the insurance requirements at the beginning of the process because they don't want to waste their time or yours if you're not going to qualify.

1 hour ago, BigSue said:

There are lots of reasons an insurance company can deny surgery, and some are easier to resolve than others. My first request was denied because my insurance company added a requirement (after I had already started the process) for a letter from my PCP with some specific wording about being "medically cleared for surgery." My surgeon's office sent an example letter to my PCP with the required wording, and once my PCP submitted the letter, my appeal was approved.

Most clinics check the insurance requirements at the beginning of the process because they don't want to waste their time or yours if you're not going to qualify.

Thank You for responding! I’m glad you were approved after your appeal. I feel better knowing there’re options.

Hi all! Soooo I’ve been browsing the forum and saw quit a few people getting denied for surgery, by their insurance. I’ve done all my clearances and even have my surgery date (Sept 8!), but i’m just waiting on the approval by insurance. My question is for the people that have been denied. Why were you denied by your insurance and did you submit an appeal? I’m 80% sure i’ll be fine …I just have the pre surgery jitters i guess 😬

Thank you guys for the advice! I work an office job, as well but it’s highly stressful….so i might take the 2 weeks.

Hi all! Quick question for my VSG family that, are post op. How long did it take you guys to return to work? I just started a new job and they’re definitely ok with me being out, BUT being the control freak that i am, I don’t want to miss a lot of work and want to return asap. I know I need to listen to my body and go back when i’m fully comfortable, but i wanted to get some advice from people that I know has gone through, what I’m about to go through.

On 6/23/2021 at 11:18 AM, phenomenally_me said:

Wow! I've been on my journey since February 2021. I'm so glad I now I have a date. I was denied by my insurance after 5 months of pre-op appointments so I'll be going to Mexico.

May I ask, why were you denied? That’s my fear. I’ve gotten all my medical clearances done and have my surgery date, but waiting for the ok from the insurance. I would hate to be denied when I've come so far.