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ReadyNewM3    112

ReadyNewM3
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no pre op diet????

no medical necessity letter from your pcp? (just surgeon, and nut docs)

no documented weight loss attempted? (just in the surgeon and nut records)

and get the insurance approval???

Anyone here have this experience or similar....

Please! thanks

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Silmeria    5

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All I was asked for was a blood test, urinalysis, upper G.I and, EKG. As for a pre-op diet, I only had to be on liquids for a few days before surgery. My insurance approved it within a week.

I was revising from band to sleeve though, so perhaps it was different for me.

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avanti    92

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my bmi was 53.. i had no letter from my pcp.. i scheduled an apt with the surgeon directly.. and had one nut appointment.. the physc eval.. upper GI.. some blood tests.. the insurance was approved in about 2 weeks after submitting the documents..

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TwinsMama    483

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Depends on the insurance, self-pay, location, etc.

I would say, even if you don't have to do much of the paperwork, it might still help in the long run to do some sort of pre-op liquid diet, meet with a Nut, and have a Psych exam (if you can find a good bariatric psychologist). These things will help you with success in the long run.

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SueJH    205

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I really didn't have a pre-op diet. Went to the nutrition and behavioral medicine classes, nutrition weighed you every time you went, was never given a written diet to follow just that it is recommended that you try to lose 10% of your weight. Only thing I had to do was the liquid diet the day before surgery.

As far as approval went, yup, just the documentation from the nutritionist, behavioral medicine, and surgeon. Had to have a physical from one of the bariatric team doctors, but nothing out of the ordinary.

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newcocoame    54

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I don't have no pre op diet either... Idk why... I guess every surgeon is different ...

I don t have a preop diet either. I just have to stop certain meds 10 days prior to surgery.

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ReadyNewM3    112

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So it's possible!! @ SueJH, my process sounds very similar...!

it's possible!!! yes!!!

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kim2002    140

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That's wonderful!! None of the hoops to jump through...my insurance process and nut visits, psych evals, 12 week diet and exercise, from the 1st seminar to the day of my surgery was 8 months!!! So everyone that went through so quickly...y'all are the lucky few!!! Good luck:)

Kim

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Izuri    428

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My insurance covered it without any medical tests or nutritionist visits, diet or documented weight loss attempts. Just had the requirements from my barix clinic, which was a psych eval, blood test, and liquid diet the day before surgery. It can happen - lucky us for not having to jump through a ton of hoops =)

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marfar7    1,533

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Medicare covered both my lapband and my sleeve revision without any of the things u mentioned. I just had to have a bmi of 40 or 35 with 1 comorbitity (mine was 40 with hypertension). Never had to jump thru insurance hoops.

Had no pre op diet with my band and only 24 hrs of Clear liquids with my sleeve. Unless ur bmi is over 40, my dr doesn't require a pre op diet (unless u have a history of an enlarged liver).

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ReadyNewM3    112

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I had my first visit with my surgeon on 5/28, nut , pshyc, and internist on 6/20, then bariuwm swallow test, blood tests.. 7/26 another visit with the surgeon, no surgery day, I need to loss 10 pounds...(gallblader surgery 8/7)... anddddd my last appointment with the surgeon will be on 8/27 (and nut)....If I loss the required weight I will have my surgery date!!!!!!!!

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Mammecan    43

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no pre op diet????

no medical necessity letter from your pcp? (just surgeon' date=' and nut docs)

no documented weight loss attempted? (just in the surgeon and nut records)

and get the insurance approval???

Anyone here have this experience or similar....

Please! thanks[/quote']

I wont have any pre diets..I asked...but ive had a ton of classes & medical test. Hopefully I get scheduled soon..& I lost my last 3 lbs...

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ReadyNewM3    112

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I wont have any pre diets..I asked...but ive had a ton of classes & medical test. Hopefully I get scheduled soon..& I lost my last 3 lbs...

Good luck!!!!!

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Kindle    8,667

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Marfar, how did you qualify for Medicare coverage? You sure don't look 65! I'm just asking because I'm having issues with my insurance not covering wls.

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      Four days post surgery. I am sipping as fast as I can and getting NO WHERE near the goal of 60 - 80 grams of protein or the 64 oz of liquids. I just feel FULL. I don't know if it can still be the gas build up (I would think by now that would be gone) but it is a struggle to drink. And so far I have not had the nausea or spasms and don't want to wander into that territory by pushing too hard with liquids. I about passed out today as it was my most "strenuous" day. Went from second story to basement for shower and I was sure I was going to pass out. Looking back on my last few days I have had a total of less than 1000 calories. Am I just not getting enough nourishment in me? Once again a friday where I can't get ahold of the doc until Monday rolls back around so I am hoping maybe someone here has some experience on how to keep energy going. I do have fibromyalgia too and that may be where some added fatigue comes into play. How did you all fair with the goals the week after surgery?
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    • Doughgurl

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      2 days until I fly out to San Diego to have my Bypass Surg. in Tiajuana Mexico. Not gonna lie, the nerves are starting to surface. I don't fear the surgery itself, or the fact that I'm traveling alone, but its the aftermath that I'm stressing about the most, after this 8 week wait. I'm excited to finally be here, but I am really dreading the post surgical chapter. I know its going to be tough, real tough and I think I'm just in my head to much now that the day i here. Wish me luck, Hopefully I'm one of the lucky ones, and everything goes smoothly. Cant wait to give an exciting update,. If there is anyone else have a June bypass or even a recent one, Id love to have someone to compare war stories with. Also, anyone near San Antonio Tx? See ya soon with the future me. 💜
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      1. Phil Penn

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        Good Luck this procedure is well worth it I am down to 249.6 lb please continue with the process..

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    • Doughgurl

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      Hey everyone. I'm new here so I thought I should introduce myself. I am 53y/o and am scheduled for Gastric Bypass on June 25th, 2025. I'm located in San Antonio, Texas. I will be having my surgery in Tiajuana Mexico. I've wanted this for years, but I always had insurance where bariatric procedures were excluded. Finally I am able to afford to pay out of pocket.  I can't wait to get started, and I hope I'm prepared for the initial period of "hell". I know what I have signed up for, but I'm sure the good to come will out way the temporary period of discomfort and feelings of regret. I'd love to find people to talk to who have been through the same procedure or experience before. So I look forward to meeting you all. Hope you have a great week!
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      1. Selina333

        Selina333

        I'm so happy for you! You are about to change your life. I was so glad to get the sleeve done in Dec. I didn't have feelings of regret overall. And I'm down almost 60 lbs. I do feel a little sad at restaurants. I can barely eat half a kid's meal. I get adults meals often because kid ones don't have the same offerings at times. Then I feel obligated to eat on that until it's gone and that can be days. So the restaurant thing isn't great for me. All the rest is fine by me! I love feeling full with very little. I do wish I could drink when eating. And will sip at the end. Just a strong habit to stop. But I'm working on it! You will do fine! Just keep focused on your desire to be different. Not better or worse. But different. I am happy both ways but my low back doesn't like me that heavy. So I listened (also my feet!). LOL! Update us on your journey! I'm not far from you. I'm in Houston. Good luck and I hope it all goes smoothly! Would love to see pics of the town you go to for this. I've never been there. Neat you will be traveling for this! Enjoy the journey. Take it one day at a time. Sometimes a few hours at a time. Follow all recommendations as best you can. 💗

      2. Doughgurl

        Doughgurl

        Thank you so much for your well wishes. I am hoping that everything goes easy for me as well. We don't eat out much as it is, so it wont be too bad in that department. Thankfully. Also, I hear you regarding your back and feet!! I'd like to add knees to the list. Killing me as we speak! I'm only 5' so the weight has to go. Too short to carry all this weight. Menopause really did a doosey on me. (😶lol) My daughter also lives in Houston. with her Husband and my 5 grand-littles. I grew up in Beaumont, so I know Houston well, I will be sure to keep in touch and update you on my journey. I may need some advice in the future, or just motivation. Thank You so much for reaching out, I was hoping to connect with someone in the community. I really appreciate it. 💜

    • Alisa_S

      Alisa_S

      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
      Soooo I am coming to a realization
      of something and I'm not sure what to do about it. For years the only thing I've enjoyed is eating. We rarely do anything or go anywhere and if we do it always includes food. Family comes over? Big family dinner! Go camping? Food! Take a short ride or trip? Food! Holiday? Food! Go out of town for a Dr appointment? Food! When we go to a new town we don't look for any attractions, we look for restaurants we haven't been to. Heck, I look forward to getting off work because that means it's almost supper time. Now that I'm drinking these pre-op shakes for breakfast, lunch, and supper I have nothing to look forward to.  And once I have surgery on June 11th it'll be more of the same shakes. Even after pureed stage, soft food stage, and finally regular food stage, it's going to be a drastic change for the rest of my life. I'm giving up the one thing that really brings me joy. Eating. How do you cope with that? What do you do to fill that void? Wow. Now I'm sad.
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      1. LeighaTR

        LeighaTR

        I hope your surgery on Wednesday goes well. You will be able to do all sorts of new things as you find your new normal after surgery. I don't know this from experience yet, but I am seeing a lot of positive things from people who have had it done. Best of luck!

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