Anybody in my area?

Me????

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Yup, I'm from Susanville , waiting on approval for chico

Anderson

Chico, I should hear from the insurance co. on 8/24. Crossing fingers. I'm seeing Dr. Simcuk. Anyone have surgery with him, if so how did it go? Getting nervous.

Anderson

I'm in Anderson also! I live off Olinda.

Are you pre or post op?

-Jade

Chico, I should hear from the insurance co. on 8/24. Crossing fingers. I'm seeing Dr. Simcuk. Anyone have surgery with him, if so how did it go? Getting nervous.

Is that dr located there in Chico?

-Jade

Yes. North valley surgical ass.

Yes. North valley surgical ass.

Wow I sure wish I would have known that there was a Bariatric surgeon that close to me! I'm in redding & having to travel to San Jose.

The wait is driving me crazy! I just want the insurance to come back with a yes, so I can set up my surgery date. My deductible is met, and I'd like it done before the new year, because it 100% covered. Otherwise it's back to 6000 out of pocket.

The wait is driving me crazy! I just want the insurance to come back with a yes, so I can set up my surgery date. My deductible is met, and I'd like it done before the new year, because it 100% covered. Otherwise it's back to 6000 out of pocket.

Oh I see. Wow.

What ins do you have? I'm assuming it's thru your job?

And what type of requirements have you had to do before submitting it to ins?

Me, myself I have medi-cal and am required to go to numerous specialists such as cardiologist, dietitian, etc, to get clearences from each specialists. This has taken me months due to living in such a small town & not many drs in my area. I am almost done though, with only one left to see next week & then I go back to see surgeon on October 10th when we submit it to ins.

I also, am extremely anxious to get it done!

-Jade

I have blue shield. I have all of my requirements done, just waiting for the insurance. I'm already starting on protein shakes and a light dinner. So far 10 lbs off in 3 weeks. I'm trying to get myself ready for the pre surgery diet so I'm not so shocked by it. Also cut out all caffeine. Worst 3 day headache ever.

I have blue shield. I have all of my requirements done, just waiting for the insurance. I'm already starting on protein shakes and a light dinner. So far 10 lbs off in 3 weeks. I'm trying to get myself ready for the pre surgery diet so I'm not so shocked by it. Also cut out all caffeine. Worst 3 day headache ever.

Do you also have to do a 2 week liquid diet before surgery? I do also. What kind of protein powder or shake are you using? How many are you doing a day in addition to a dinner meal? As far as the caffeine, It's gonna be a killer for me to not have my morning coffee! I need to start getting myself ready as well.

Edited September 20, 201411 yr by JadeyLady

I'm in Anderson also! I live off Olinda.

Are you pre or post op?

-Jade

Post- 19 months out. You can see my stats in the web version of Bariatric Pal.

Do you also have to do a 2 week liquid diet before surgery? I do also. What kind of Protein powder or shake are you using? How many are you doing a day in addition to a dinner meal? As far as the caffeine, It's gonna be a killer for me to not have my morning coffee! I need to start getting myself ready as well.

I do Bariatric Advantage non flavored to add to Water or other things. And Premier shakes from costco. Once I figure out my surgery date then I start the two week liquid diet. I will be only allowed liquid. No solids. I do two to three shakes a day, plus a light dinner. I'm using anywhere from 900 to 1100 cal a day.