Karlzmom
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Accepted!!! Woohoo!!
Karlzmom replied to amey_idaho's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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April Bandster Bunnies
Karlzmom replied to mamasugar's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just became an April BB, having been able to move my surgery date up from late May to April 19th! I'm so excited!!! Now the race to get all the preop stuff done....:-) -
Documented Proof of Failed Medical Weight Loss???
Karlzmom replied to cindylew718's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
In addition to my medical file, that did include multiple conversations with my PCP, prescription meds for weight loss, etc. I also went through my files and came up with all my credit card statements with WW dues, Jenny Craig meals, gym memberships, etc. My coordinator said she had never seen a person so organized....:laugh: Seriously, My "packet" was over 70 pages total and clearly demonstrated a long term, active attempt to lose and maintain my weight. When all was said and done, the coordinator said that she had never seem my carrier approve a request as quickly! Unfortunately, now the hold up is my calendar.....:biggrin: -
I got the call today...I'm approved!!! :cursing: Now, its just a matter of getting my calendar in order. I'm so ready to do this, and to have to wait until late May to accomodate my job is really a downer. So, I am currently scheduled for May 24th, but will move it up if my trial schedule opens up.....someone cross their fingers my defendant pleas! :crying:
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9lb! Congratulations!!! Funny how different our timelines are....as its shaping up we may still be close to the same date :-) I see you are in Maine, one of the few states I have yet to visit. I thought I wanted to go to school there but ended up elsewhere. You listed yourself as a student, what do you study? I am the mom of 2 boys and a full time attorney...
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Too funny! Thanks for the chuckle...:laugh: I can honestly say that I've never seen a juror slime....or anyone else for that matter....I really hope I don't up being "the one" to introduce it at our court house.
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Congratulations!
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Thought I'd check in and see how its going for you...I got my approval today. Do you have your date yet? I'm scheduled for the 24th of May, unless the darn case continues and then it will move up a bit.....
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After much angst, I was called and told I passed the psych eval. He wants me to do some follow up after surgery, so my packet is officially ready to go to the insurance carrier.. and the wait for approval starts! Thanks so much for all the support over the last week...it was a tough one.:smile2:
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Sorry for the negativity. 1st, let me say that I understand the need to make sure we are on this path for the right reasons. I really do. That having been said, there is something that seems perverse at demanding we lay ourselves out mentally for some perfect stranger to "judge" us....and that's what they do..."judge" if we are ready, worthy, etc. I am not a dumb woman and could see on the psych forms what sorts of issues that they were digging at, but b/c I'm determined to be honest with myself in this process, and to do everything I can to be sucessful I told the truth, rather than give the "right" answer to a question about events long, long ago. Now I'm "flagged" for the shrink to look at harder. The funny part is the tech pointed out that my life is really quite normal, on track, etc. except for my weight. But...that's not enough. Then he has the nerve to tell me that the quizzing is more about protecting the surgeon than to really "fix" what's wrong with me....silly me, I thought this was health CARE...not $$ for the doc and making sure his failure rate stays low.... Sorry again for the negativity...I'm angry..at them, at me, at the world...and sad that I had to go to an unhappy place in my mind only to have it again rob part of my life from me....I'll have to wait until next week to see what the final verdict it....Can anyone relate?
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Pre-op diet question...
Karlzmom replied to Jenpen32's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
When I have to deal with a period of unpleasant, that I know will come to an end at a defined point, I break it into small time intervals. For instance, I joined the Army and had to get through Basic Training...the 8 weeks ahead seemed forever, particularly when drill sgts were yelling everytime you turned around. I mentally found land marks that were safe harbors....sleep time, mail call, etc. and broke the day into smaller time periods..."I only have 3 hours until X"....then "there are 2 hours until Y"....made the whole thing managable, as you can just about bleed your eyes out for short periods of time. Can you find fun landmarks in the day? Times you don't associate with food? Don't look at the full 2 weeks...simply get to the next day/hour/etc.....? Best of luck to you. -
What are the Psychologist do's and don'ts for appt
Karlzmom replied to CSinTX's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Good Luck! -
Is my Doctor A scammer ?
Karlzmom replied to LomoMandy's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
LOL! If only this were true, then I wouldn't have a desk covered in files to investigate doctors for committing fraud! BTW, its frightening how many of the cases are valid.....the reality is, there are greedy people in all walks of life...some happen to choose medicine as the means to wealth or they start out honest and decide to "up the margin" a bit b/c "they deserve it", "isurance doesn't pay well enough", etc, etc, etc....at the end of the day they are still stealing. -
pysch sucks! down day......
Karlzmom replied to Karlzmom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
LOL! Thanks for the chuckle.... -
pysch sucks! down day......
Karlzmom replied to Karlzmom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I didn't realize that I could get a 2d opinion on the psych! :smile2:You've given me some hope! Thanks. Its nice to know that I'm not alone..... -
That's great that you have been pre-approved....as I understand it, I am still in the "getting approved" stage? My carrier has to approve the consult, so I guess that means that are tentatively "approving" but still need the rest of the info to make an "approval, approval"...too confusing. Had my psyche yesterday. Not sure how it went. The clinician stated that he need to note that I am still dealing with some "unresolved issues" from childhood....great, huh? I could have lied about who I am/my thoughts/feelings/etc to get a "pass"...but b/c I am trying to honestly deal with my weight issues, then I get flagged as a "maybe"....go figure. It just never ends...1st you go through it, then it becomes a barrier later in life. We'll have to wait and see what happens next.
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appointment went well. I need to lose 10lbs before surgery, but my cooridnatore says that will be simple with the liquid diet pre-surg, or if I've lost it already they will only put me on the liquid for a coupel days ahead of the surg. Psych is tomorrow. Biggest challenge is getting around the massive trial I hae scheduled at the begining of April. Do you have a surgery date yet, or is this all pre-approval testing?
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Had to know there was something up with that bunch....I've never seen an ad campaign for any product or service. The sea of billboards actually made me more skeptical of the whole procedure...I mean, if something is medically necessary why do I need to see an ad for it every 100 yrds down the highway? Shouldn't a doctor be telling you that its a viable option? Anyway, I certainly hope that no one gets hurt by those guys....
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..or the trial will continue again and I'll be stuck trying to scramble.
Anyway, I look forward to hearing how your consult goes on Wed...hope its good news for you.
Regards,
Kate
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That's too funny about the birthdays! Happy B-day to you, as well :-)
My journey started unexpectedly when my PCP asked me what I knew about lap band surgery on Jan 4th as well....[is this getting eerie yet?]...my wls was the evening of the 5th and its been all engines go since. I passed the insurance review for surgical consult w/out any additional follow up necessary. I have my psych on the 19th...ugly packet. How, exactly, are we supposed to answer it? I can't help it, I'm a lawyer by trade. I tend to read questions fairly literally...
Anyway, looks like my biggest hangup in this whole process may be my trial schedule. I've got doozy that is overdue to start April 5th..so I really can't schedule before it...and its slated to take 6 weeks...so I don't really want to start the liquid diet thing until its done so it could be into June before my schedule opens up
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My insurance carrier accepted my PCP's referral to the surgeon w/out requiring any additional documentation or additional time of monitoring. I'm now scheduled to meet with my surgeon on the 17th, with my psych set for the 19th. According to my coordinator the info from those visits will determine whether I am approved for surgery by the doctors, and ultimately my insurance. I'm a bit nervous, but resigned. Can anyone relate?
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Hi! I see you are also new...my 1st appointment with my surgeon is on the 17th, too! Want to be pre-op buddies?
Regards,
Kate
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Primary Doctor Clearance????
Karlzmom replied to Bell1138's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think there is a difference between the "need" for a PCP clearance for insurance purposes, and whether your doctor provides care for you - the person- as you undertake this life changing event. Case in point, I had a hysterectomy. My PCP was *not involved* as my Gyn handled all of it. However, my PCP asked me if I had any questions he could answer, visited me at the hospital *and did not charge me for a consult*, inquired how it went at my 1st appointment after the procedure, etc. All part of "taking care" of me. I, personally, would not go to a PCP who only looks at my care in terms of is the insurance reimbursing them for a signature on a form....but that's just me.