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?

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?

Everyone gets nervous at this point in time because you aren't sure whether the insurance company will approve you or not. And after they do approve you, you get even more nervous thinking about the surgery. Allow me to tell you that if you do make it to the surgery part, you will do great. It's honestly not that bad. Of course all surgeries have risks but to be honest if I had to do it all over again I would.

Take a deep breath, relax and get through these stages. Before you know it you will have your approval and be on your way to surgery.

Best of luck to you. Keep us posted and if you have any questions along the way don't hesitate to ask. The people here are wonderful for support.

My appointment with the surgeon is on 2/17 too. I already had the psych evaluation and am meeting with a nutritionist on 2/10. After everyone puts their reports together, they will then submit to my insurance carrier. I am a wreck about all of this so I absolutely know how you feel. I am excited at the same time though! Good luck to you.