Has anyone from the Dallas area use Barker Bariatrics? If so, how was your experience and how long did it take for insurance approval?

I started the process last year and got approved but lost my job and was unable to continue the process. they move pretty quickly. It all depends on how long it takes to complete the steps your insurance requires. As soon as that's done they will submit it to insurance for approval. I have insurance again and am starting the process again. Thankfully i don't have to do the supervised diet over again. I just cant decide on sleeve or bypass.

I used Barker in Dallas. My first appointment with him was February 22, 2014. And after all the requirements my insurance approved it by April 20,2014 and surgery was May 7, 2014. The staff, doctors and nurses at Forest Park were AMAZING!! Wish you the best!!!

Thank you so much for responding. I got approved for the bypass. My date is May 4th. I've been thinking about it a lot and I'm leaning more towards the sleeve. I hope its not too late to change my mind. I'm going to ask them about it tomorrow. Thanks again

Anytime!! I wish you the best of luck and I'm here for you if you need anything!

Did you have to use fmla or short term disability? I'm hoping that I will only need a week or two. I plan on using vacation time.

I used short term disability and was only out 4 weeks. Only because of the lifting requirements on my job.

Oh ok. My job requires no lifting at all. I'm sitting at a desk all day. I think i should be fine. I hear people saying that your energy level is pretty low initially. Hoping i can push through and go back to work sooner than later.

You will get tired easy the first month but that's common after any surgery. I know the first couple weeks back at work I would come home exhausted & take a nap. But it went away after about 6 weeks out. I bet you will do great!!