Hello my name is holly i currently have made the decision to try to get approved for the gastric sleeve. I was told that this is a 6 month process but i am hoping sooner because i am to the point where i cant take the weight anymore i cant even get down on the ground and play with my 5 year old son because the weight has taken a toll on my life. What should i expect during the next 6 months? Whats the process? Any advice is great advice (:

Mclorrie you said you started the 6 month diet in Jan and this next month you're done??? That would only be 5 months. Does your insurance require 1 visit per 30 days or something different?

I have United Healthcare Community Plan(medicaid). This is the medical policy regarding bariatric surgery

https://www.unitedhealthcareonline.com/ccmcontent/ProviderII/UHC/en-US/Assets/ProviderStaticFiles/ProviderStaticFilesPdf/Tools%20and%20Resources/Policies%20and%20Protocols/Medical%20Policies/C&S/bariatric_surgery_CS.pdf

I started this process in Sept 2014 but because of an insurance change at the beginning of the year things were delayed a bit. I hoping to have the surgery in June because that works best for me, I have an appt in this Tuesday with my surgeon.

Does your surgeon require you lose a certain amount before surgery? I'm down twenty pounds just making small changes in my diet mainly giving up soda and sweets. You'll be surprised how quickly the time passes. Try not to be discouraged, Best of luck

Hi everyone! I went to my 1st apt with the surgeon and he said I would be a good candidate for the gastric sleeve. My current weight is 249 and I'm 5'5 and 1/2. My bmi is 40 so I cannot lose any weight . Does anyone else have current situation?

Depends on your insurance. Many require 6 month supervised diet, psych eval, nutritionist visits, sleep study, cardio clearance or other testing / classes. The 6 months really do go by fast though.

My insurance actually approved me with me having been on ww for 6 months. My process was really fast - sometimes I think it would have been better to wait, but I'm not complaining.

I am hoping to get approved asap because according to my bmi and my height i am considered morbidly obese those words alone make me sick to my stomach this is the life change i need.

I am also due for surgery in August. Had my first appointment April 1st. Had my first psychology evaluation,dieticians, and insurance clearance. Have appointment with my surgeon on April 21st. Had my stress test too

Mclorrie you said you started the 6 month diet in Jan and this next month you're done??? That would only be 5 months. Does your insurance require 1 visit per 30 days or something different?

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I had two appointments in January (first one with my surgeon, and my second one with my NUT) which counted for my first & second weight loss appts. I have UHC which requires six - doctor supervised weight loss appointments. So May will be my sixth one and they'll submit it to insurance for approval.

Edited April 14, 201511 yr by mclorrie

Same counting for mine 2 first month

Surgeon appointment went great. Taking copy of My stress test and letter saying I can be off my blood thinner for a day to his office on Monday so they can schedule my endo. On my way. Next nut/appointment may 21st.

Edited April 23, 201511 yr by perk4756