Impatiently waiting...June sleevers?

[mclorrie 219]

"Sigh. Look how optimistic I was there! My insurance doesn't count the first visit with the surgeon as part of the six-month nutrition program. So my last appointment won't be until June. Which means my surgery will likely be July. I was hoping for June for many reasons, one being that the company I work for is moving in July, and I wanted to have it done and take the time off before the move. Blah."

@@Sharon1964

Oh no! Do you have United Healthcare? The reason why I ask is because my weight loss clinic told me that they included my surgeon's visit as the first one too, (I was seen twice in January which they counted as the first two). If that's the case, then I won't be sleeved until July too.

Edited April 27, 2015 by mclorrie

[Sharon1964 2,530]

Oh no! Do you have United Healthcare? The reason why I ask is because my weight loss clinic told me that they included my surgeon's visit as the first one too, (I was seen twice in January which they counted as the first two). If that's the case, then I won't be sleeved until July too.

No, I have Blue Shield of California. HOWEVER, I still think you're going to be joining me in the July group! Generally, the requirements are six months of monthly supervised visits, NOT six consecutive visits. I think they're going to count your two January visits as one visit.

[Syd1014 9]

Just got on and noticed all the posts. I am scheduled for June first and getting anxious. Just want to stop feeling the way I do every day!

[KC VSG 46]

Do you toss my day can't wait! I literally think about it every single day LOL

[Syd1014 9]

Think about it all the time. Shared it with my boss who seems supportive since I will be out of work for so long.

[MarceMonster 161]

Hey guys so I have done everything required before you get insurance approval and my surgeon just put in for approval on Friday. I am so excited, but also nervous. So know how often people get denied. Should I be worried about that? How long does it normally take to hear back from them?

[mclorrie 219]

No, I have Blue Shield of California. HOWEVER, I still think you're going to be joining me in the July group! Generally, the requirements are six months of monthly supervised visits, NOT six consecutive visits. I think they're going to count your two January visits as one visit.

My next appointment is this Wednesday, I'm going to ask about this. When I questioned them before, they told me that patients have been approved with six visits.

Edited April 27, 2015 by mclorrie

[LoreLu 79]

Had my Dr. Appt today - itt should be 2 weeks before insurance authorization comes in, then 4 weeks of liquid diet... That puts me in mid-June at the earliest. Yes, the wait is frustrating!

[Sharon1964 2,530]

My next appointment is this Wednesday, I'm going to ask about this. When I questioned them before, they told me that patients have been approved with six visits.

I will keep my fingers crossed for you!

[CandyCrushVSG 27]

So excited for everyone getting their surgery dates!

If you want to join a small secret group for May and June Sleevers send me a message with your email so I can send you an invite

[Seahawkgirl 129]

Talked to my coordinator today to make sure I had all my stuff in, just waiting for May nutrition appt...she says due to scheduling load I probably won't get in until July. : (

It's only an extra month but I am so depressed. I have pictured this so much it is so hard to wait. So I guess now I am an impatient July sleever...

Glad to see everyone's progress, keep posting!

[DisneyDreaming 42]

Talked to my coordinator today to make sure I had all my stuff in, just waiting for May nutrition appt...she says due to scheduling load I probably won't get in until July. : (

It's only an extra month but I am so depressed. I have pictured this so much it is so hard to wait. So I guess now I am an impatient July sleever...

Glad to see everyone's progress, keep posting!

Bummer But hey look what happened to me and we are at the same place, I got bumped up. Hang in there!!

[amylynn41 1]

June 3rd can't come soon enough.. Getting very anxious and impatient.

[xrayyoung22 16]

_{I have my psych eval tomorrow and it is causing me a little stress. Can anyone tell me if this is a big deal?}

[Syd1014 9]

I wouldn't stress over it. They mainly just talk with you. Not like a third degree or anything.