What To Expext From The Nutrution Meetting

[TuscanyDreams 3]

Hello everyone, I'm new and working my way through this process, I found reading the forum very very helpful however I had some questions about the nut reviewand havent seen too many comments about it. I have Anthum Blue Cross.

1) what happens in these meetings, do they try to help you eat heathy so you don't need surgery?

2) what kind of approval is needed for the insurance company?

3.) have they ever stopped someone from getting surgery?

4.) how many meetings did you have before they signed off on the surgery?

5.) what should I expext from the meeting?

I just took the Pys review and have the sign off from my shrink just stressing about the Nut review.

Thanks in advance for sharing you experiences.

[Jessielynn 112]

I have bcbs and my ins guru said I only need 1 to get approved. After I'm approved my doctor requires 4 before surgery. My insurance nut visit is next Tuesday then they will submit to insurance....good luck!

[Toyaboo22 51]

My visit lasted two hours and consisted of her asking what about all the foods I eat/don't eat and what can I do to change habits after surgery. She went through a list of foods/vitamins/protein shakes that she sells, trying to get me to purchase them from her. It felt more like a sales pitch rather than a real nutrition consultation. I did learn a lot but I could've benefited more by going through a meal plan and what I should do before/after surgery rather than why her products are better than the rest.

[notime 340]

My surgeon required four group sessions with his nutritionist: three before surgery and one after. The meetings were extremely helpful, covering nutrition, supplements and eating habits during the pre-op diet, the post-op diet, the mushie stage and the rest of my life. She did not try to help me lose weight so that I did not need the surgery. We are all at this point because we have tried dieting, lost weight and gained it back again. The purpose was to get me ready for the surgery and the life I would have afterwards.

[suepeeps 230]

My insurance required me to meet with her for 6 months. I thought it would take forever but it flew by! She helped me start some new habits and I feel it was very helpful!

We talked about chewing food to applesauce consistancy, Portion Control, smaller utensils, exercise, only drinking Snacks and eating meals etc... We would set goals each month.

Good luck

[FDclerical 318]

you need to call your insurance and ask what their requirements are to cover bariatric surgery. then go to all the appointments, after that your surgeons office will submit a packet to your insurance. then they will call you and let you know if you've been approved, then you get your surgery date!

every insurance company and surgeons office is different. my insurance requires pcp referral, 6 months with the dietician,psych,cardio and pulmonary clearance. two support group meetings and blood work hope this helps.

honestly my dietician is amazing and very helpful and i didnt feel she was trying to stop me from having surgery, they need to know that your serious and ready 2 make the lifestyle change. you have to be honest and write down everything you eat! (some people use apps which might be easier) but if you are confused the surgeons office is always there to help.

i call mine at least once a week with questions and im sure i annoy them but that ok

[TuscanyDreams 3]

Thank ALL so much for your comments. You have really helped me put my mind at ease. Apparently my ins/Dr only requires 1 vist to the Nut. My first call the only appt avialible was Sept 25th! Almost a month out. Called the second person on the list who doesn't work with my ins co and they got me on this Wednesday! $95 out of pocket but I willing to pay the money not to have to wait a month. I worked with a nut (doesnt support WLS) before and my eating habits have improved dramatically over the last 10 years, I've no problem maintaining and just can't seem to lose so here I am with sleave. Thanks agian to everyone.