Insurance problems

[shelly18 0]

Does/has anyone else had to do a 6 month diet before insurance will pay for you to have the surgery?

[NewAshes 232]

Yep my last appointment is nov 26th

[shelly18 0]

What type of diet were you on? Ds they give you any meds to suppress your appetite?

[NewAshes 232]

What type of diet were you on? Ds they give you any meds to suppress your appetite?

my dietician didn't put me on a diet yet. She set goals for me like walking a mile every other day and to stop drinking caffeinated tea (I don't drink coffee or energy drinks) and to start working on yogurt or cottage cheese for Breakfast. Basically she takes things slow and wants to work on habits. Every dietician is different though

[linda305 173]

Does/has anyone else had to do a 6 month diet before insurance will pay for you to have the surgery?

Yes. I have Avmed POS, i have 4 more months to go. Every time i leave an appointment, i get so anxious.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Yes, I had to do six months of medically supervised weight loss. I met with my doctor (PCP, not surgeon) each month to go over my diet and exercise for the past month and plans for the next month. We agreed on a 1500 calorie per day diet and moderate cardio exercise. I was not offered any appetite suppressant meds (and would have refused them if offered).

My diet wasn't a super-regimented eating plan, but my doctor and I agreed on basic goals of low fat, low sodium, high Fiber, and high potassium. I tracked my eating on myfitnesspal every day.

It was frustrating to wait six months but actually that time turned out to be really useful in getting focused on healthy eating habits over a long period of time. I'm glad I did it.

[belladona 153]

i too had to do the 6 month deal but I was never put on any diets. Excuse the lines I dont know how to get it off . I started my journey in Dec of 2012 and got sleeved June 18 2013. But once it gets near the end and you pass all your hurdles, everything starts to move in warp sleeve and before you know it your hyperventalting on a really cold OR table wondering am I really ready for this. lol YOU will see its gonna go quik.

[cindymg 629]

I was annoyed about the six month wait also. But honestly, I found needed the time to REALLY make sure this was the path for me (it was). Plus it takes time to get the psych eval, the upper GI, see my cardiologist for a stress and other tests. And, I needed to prepare for my medical leave, get friends and family lined up for after-surgery care, etc. The six months actually passed more quickly than I thought. Hang in there -- your surgery date will be here before you know it!

[Andrew0929 1,102]

My insurance company, CIGNA, requires a 3 month physician monitored diet. My surgeon told me they handle that with 3 months with their nutritionist. . Hopefully my insurance co is ok with that.

Just went to my first appointment with nut and she just gave me some guidelines and no real diet. Didn't learn anything new ...

[CCRNonherway 78]

My insurance company' date=' CIGNA, requires a 3 month physician monitored diet. My surgeon told me they handle that with 3 months with their nutritionist. . Hopefully my insurance co is ok with that.

Just went to my first appointment with nut and she just gave me some guidelines and no real diet. Didn't learn anything new ...[/quote']

I had Cigna and they are not picky. Search the Internet for Cigna bariatric policy then follow it exactly!

[CCRNonherway 78]

Oops I meant Nit picky!

[Andrew0929 1,102]

I had Cigna and they are not picky. Search the Internet for Cigna bariatric policy then follow it exactly!

Did you do your 3 month diet with a nutritionist or through your doctor?

[hopeliveshere 294]

I am on the 6 month diet also with my pcp. My last wiegh in should be sept 21st. So prob no surgery until oct =( Plus i have to attend two weight loss support groups for my insurance. I started the process april 18th ditto on the six months being helpful. yes im anxious to have this done but it is giving me time to work with my portions.

[CCRNonherway 78]

Did you do your 3 month diet with a nutritionist or through your doctor?

Nutritionist

[cejiogu 182]

I did a 6 month weight loss with this crazy holistic doctor guy that my insurance made me then my PCP changed MD groups and I had to repeat the nutritionist part again taking 6 months! Luckily my insurance after had no problem oking me. But it took over a year and in someways it was good because I lived with the idea longer. Also I still had my doubts up to getting on the OR table and getting a mask put on me! Almost 60 lbs down I am so happy I did it.