I'm waiting. Waiting for my doc's office to submit my information to my insurance then i'll be waiting for a date. My surgeon is already scheduling in LATE January. I started this whole process over 5 months ago, where they said it would take approximately 4 months. I'd be more patient had the delays not been the result of clerical missteps and the fact that they can't tell me what more my insurance might require me to do, if anything at all. Getting more anxious as I get more time to think. I'm finding that sharing with friends and family is getting easier though and people are over all supportive, even congratulatory, with one exception. I have been lurking on this forum for sometime...my first post.

The waiting is what is so difficult, once you get the approval everything happens so quickly. Hang in there

Hi and welcome!!! Great place here!! The waiting is the hard part. I think we've all had the dreaded clerical errors. Once you are approved the rest is a blur. It goes so quick. Hang in there!!

Welcome and good luck! This is a great place for information and support.

Thank you. It's been my experience so far that people going through WLS surgery are a welcoming bunch. I have really learned a lot and avoided some mistakes and delays because of support from this community. It's a roller coaster for sure. I cannot even think of a situation like it.

Welcome and like the others have said the waiting is so hard. And things that are out of our control, like the requirements or not knowing what that particular provider might require, or clerical errors, are so so frustrating. Wishing you the best and we are so glad you are here.

I am in the same boat. Hang in there, we will wait together.

I have a date!!! February 7th!!!

Congrats

Congrats

Thanks Cathyh...how far out do you think you are?

I believe April or May, my last Dr. visit is 4/5/13. I I was all ready for Surgery Nov 30th and Ins denied Surgeon's request as I need a 6 month diet and exercise program, when I spoke with Ins. benefits in Aug they said it wasn't required. I also have to meet $3000 deductible again. Frustrated but not defeated.. Soon is so far away it feels but I know it will go quick.

I am very Happy for you.

Oh thank you! I wouldn't give up hope though, check with the insurance again after the first of the year. Things might change and they are not about to announce changes like that if they can put you off. There is a woman where I work who has the same insurance as I do. She had a lap band surgery in Jan 2012. They required her to have 6 months then, but when I called this week they said, "We are making it easier for people to get these procedures." No diet at all is required currently. It was weird...my doctor required at least three months. Like I said, when I called 7 years ago, they required 18 months!

Will the surgeon let you pay off the deductible?

My Employer funds my HSA account $1600.00 and I fund it $1800.00 so I shouldn't have to pay out of pocket I hope, but if I do I will just have to grin and bear it. Ins said I met all other qualifications and I do not have to redo any of my medical or tests, so hopefully approval is painless.

Thanks for your support.

You have a great attitude...you'll do great when the time comes.

So will you no doubt. Keep us updated. And Congrats again.

Congrats on geting approval. I am waitng too. I am hoping for a sooner date though....do you have support at home ? I hope all goes well for you.

Kat