I just found out my company utilizes a 3rd party company for us to work with to obtain insurance authorization. Apparently I have to work with their "coaches" as part of my approval process. Would have been nice to know before but no they're talking upwards of 6 months to approve....not what I was originally told. Frustrating but I must remember everything happens for a reason....even if it stinks for awhile :-(

I just found out my company utilizes a 3rd party company for us to work with to obtain insurance authorization. Apparently I have to work with their "coaches" as part of my approval process. Would have been nice to know before but no they're talking upwards of 6 months to approve....not what I was originally told. Frustrating but I must remember everything happens for a reason....even if it stinks for awhile :-(

Don't give up babes ))

Thanks....found out my appointments with their dietitian and nurse will be next month...hope time goes by quickly!

Girl fake it until you make it.

I can't believe my ins would not approve until I met their requirements of eating 5 servings of veggies &2 fruits a day. That has nothing to do w/ post op lifestyles for us sleevers.

Jump through their hoops.

And wear your heaviest outfit & stuff ur bra w/ quarters so u can be heavier at ur first weigh in. Then you'll def. lose a bit at next visit.

allons-y

I just found out my company utilizes a 3rd party company for us to work with to obtain insurance authorization. Apparently I have to work with their "coaches" as part of my approval process. Would have been nice to know before but no they're talking upwards of 6 months to approve....not what I was originally told. Frustrating but I must remember everything happens for a reason....even if it stinks for awhile :-(

What insurance company do you have?

I just found out my company utilizes a 3rd party company for us to work with to obtain insurance authorization. Apparently I have to work with their "coaches" as part of my approval process. Would have been nice to know before but no they're talking upwards of 6 months to approve....not what I was originally told. Frustrating but I must remember everything happens for a reason....even if it stinks for awhile :-(

Encountered issue too but was only in the situation with the psych doc.. It depends how they process the bill .. Deeming "medically necc" to have these performed by WL specialist. It's confusing but they try to get around things

What insurance company do you have?

I have bcbs

Encountered issue too but was only in the situation with the psych doc.. It depends how they process the bill .. Deeming "medically necc" to have these performed by WL specialist. It's confusing but they try to get around things

It seems silly to me some of the different hoops we have to jump through! We just want to be healthy and better our lives...it's cheaper to have the surgery than all the health issues, medications, surgeries, etc that come from us staying this way. Good luck to you!

Girl fake it until you make it.

I can't believe my ins would not approve until I met their requirements of eating 5 servings of veggies &2 fruits a day. That has nothing to do w/ post op lifestyles for us sleevers.

Jump through their hoops.

And wear your heaviest outfit & stuff ur bra w/ quarters so u can be heavier at ur first weigh in. Then you'll def. lose a bit at next visit.

allons-y

Heaviest outfit and quarters in bra...love it!

Believe it or not a bulletproof vest worked in a pinch! Yes I actually did that lol...

I have bcbs

I have BCBS as well. Darn they better not give me any crud.

You guys are MASTERMINDS! Bullet proof vests and quarter bras??? WTH?!??

I LOVE IT!!!!! Mew HA HA HA HA.! *evil laugh*

I have BCBS as well. Darn they better not give me any crud.

I think it has more to do with my employer's requirements than bcbs as I was told by my surgeon's office that bcbs is usually pretty quick...good luck to you!

I think it has more to do with my employer's requirements than bcbs as I was told by my surgeon's office that bcbs is usually pretty quick...good luck to you!

Okay, that gives me better hope. Thank you