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Dr Heydari at Centegra Weight Loss Institute, Huntley IL

TK Sleever

By TK Sleever, in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals

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TK Sleever    6

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Going to my "informational session" at Centegra in a couple of days. I'm an OR nurse, have done a lot of research, and have decided to have gastric sleeve surgery. If I can get insurance approval, that is. Anybody here with experience at this facility and/or with this surgeon? Thanks!

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butterflyinwaiting    12

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I am going there as well but for gastric bypass. It's funny because I am a nurse as well. I don't want anyone to know I'm having it done. I have done all the requirements but it's taking forever for them to submit to insurance. I do really like Dr Heydari though. His wife is the psychiatrist and she's awesome as well.

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TK Sleever    6

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That's weird--seems like they'd want to get it submitted as soon as possible.

Yeah, they seem to like Mrs Dr Heydari, too, but I'm going on Monday to see one of the others on the list. I have to go see my PCP 3/26 then Dr Heydari 4/1. I should be able to get everything submitted then. I've got scheduling issues at work, so I'm hoping for surgery in early May. When are you shooting for?

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butterflyinwaiting    12

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Well I wanted sometime in March, I have been getting the appts done with as soon as I know I have to do them but with as long as they are taking it will be April or May. I guess I will be happy if it's in April. I've been ready to do this since Dec 2013 and I know some people have waited much longer but I guess when you know your ready to have it you just want to get it done!

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TK Sleever    6

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I know, right? I'm hoping everything goes okay with my insurance approval. I've seen several posts from people with the same insurance who said it only took two days. So, I'm keeping my fingers crossed? Are you planning on going to the support group meetings? I live an hour away, but I'm going to try to go to the one tomorrow night.

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I am going to go to support groups but it's tough I have a toddler. It also doesn't seem real until I have a set date. I love that we get the gym membership and personal trainer though, you can bet I will use that! Since you get one for your spouse as well I'm making mine do this journey right along with me. I'm going to the pre-op classes at the end of March. We have BCBS and they had basically no requirements except the BMI over 40 and I'm at 43. So I hope my approval comes quick!!!

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butterflyinwaiting    12

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Got my surgery date of May 20th. Finished the pre-op classes and now just need the blood work and EKG. How are you doing with the process?

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TK Sleever    6

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I saw Dr Heydari Tuesday, so I just need to get my approval. I'll be taking the classes April 17th and 24th. I hope I get approval and a surgery date fairly quickly. They all know I need to have surgery by the 2nd week of May, or I won't be able to do it until the fall. I keep hearing it can be done, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. If you're on Facebook, you should look me up. I'm TK Sleever on there. Maybe I'll catch you at a meeting--hoping to make the next Monday night one.

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TK Sleever    6

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Did you get your date? Mine is May 20th.

Yes, I did!! I'm actually on day three of my preop diet. My surgery is May 12th. Woo hoo! Sorry I didn't see your post sooner. Since I discovered the support groups on Facebook, I've hardly been on here at all. Friend me on there if you'd like. I'm TK Sleever there, too. :-D

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