I'm 21, 233lbs and BMI is 39.9. I dont have any health problems, at least not that I know about lol, and I wanted to know if anybody who has HIP had to jump through any hoops or anything like that? Is my age going to cause drama since Im young? thanks in advance

Hey there, I'm also in NYC and have HIP Prime. So far, I am waiting for my approval. So far i've been given the OK from HIP for the consult and to get all of my blood work and exams done. HIP requires us to get a paper filled out for 6 months from the doctor showing we've been trying to lose weight within the last 2 years or a letter of reconmendation from our Primary care physician. They also require a TSH (thyroid blood exam) and an Upper G.I exam (basically a test of your chest to take xrays of your intestines). There hasn't been much jumping or screaming during the process so far... just yelling at my doctor's office manager. LOL...

Hey there, I'm also in NYC and have HIP Prime. So far, I am waiting for my approval. So far i've been given the OK from HIP for the consult and to get all of my blood work and exams done. HIP requires us to get a paper filled out for 6 months from the doctor showing we've been trying to lose weight within the last 2 years or a letter of reconmendation from our Primary care physician. They also require a TSH (thyroid blood exam) and an Upper G.I exam (basically a test of your chest to take xrays of your intestines). There hasn't been much jumping or screaming during the process so far... just yelling at my doctor's office manager. LOL...

Hahah i too have HIP and the only problems i have run into is my PCP office manger !! I KNOW she is so sick and tired of me calling for referrals I will say that altho they insurance hasnt really been a pain these test that I have to get done ... are becoming a bit of a nightmare to schedule.

The Gastronoligist doesnt have a open appt until Dec 2011 !! If anything try to get all your testing done early !!! You will be way ahead of the game !

yea, i think my pcp's office manager was getting irked by me. but, we've been communicating via email and he seems more calm via emails. LOL... could you tell me what test i have to get done? I'm at work and have been doing all this research... it would definately help! Thanks!

Hahah i too have HIP and the only problems i have run into is my PCP office manger !! I KNOW she is so sick and tired of me calling for referrals I will say that altho they insurance hasnt really been a pain these test that I have to get done ... are becoming a bit of a nightmare to schedule.

The Gastronoligist doesnt have a open appt until Dec 2011 !! If anything try to get all your testing done early !!! You will be way ahead of the game !