Just starting process

[byebyedarkpassenger 203]

I have my first seminars at a couple of Bariatric centers over the next 2 weeks. I called my insurance co. today to get a list of their requirements so I'm just starting out like you.

[dragonflylady 1]

Im attending my first meeting/appt tomorrow!! Its called a Pre Op Nutrition Meeting. Does anyone know if they weigh you at the 1st informational meeting such as the one I'm attending tomorrow?

I have double medical coverage Anthem Blue Cross and MediCare, anyone have info on either of these insurance requirements time wise?

[sleever314 44]

Im not sure but im quite sure they weigh u. Last year my first visit i got weighed but i saw the doctor that day then after that i had 6 nutrition visit and psyc. Evaluation. I dont know anything about your ins...though

[lisa0617 54]

I know for blue cross you can get requirements online. How it works is they use a company called Interqual and they answer questions online and based on answers you get approved or denied. I know Blue uses Bmi requirements. If you are 35 bmi you need a comorbity. The insurance companies usually follow Medicare guidelines. I would be interested in what insurances we all have and how soon we get approved. I have Fallon and they use Interqual but they told me fallon does it on a case by case

[newstart38 18]

I am just beginning too, I do my initial assessment on June 10th !

[go13girl13 9]

I day I have my appointment with the surgeon. I am excited and nervous on how much weight I am going to be required to loose before they give me a surgery date. I am hoping this process is faster then what I have been seeing on here 6 months.

[perk4756 259]

All doesn't require weight loss. Mine doesn't

[go13girl13 9]

Well met my surgeon yesterday and I have to loose 4 more pounds and take my nutrition class next week. I think I am 1/2 way through my process to get my surgery date:)

[thinner-me 160]

I am just starting my process. Went to the seminar. Have my bloodwork tests scheduled. Will see the surgeon, psych, and nutritionist on June 17th. I'm hoping for a mid-July surgery also, as I'm a teacher and need to get this done while off work!

[perk4756 259]

That's quick. My insurance required a 6 month nutritionist. Some are only 3 months. Mine will be in August

[vegasrose99@yahoo.com 9]

I just had my first appointment least week. I have a 3 month wait per insurance. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. One good thing is my doctor is a level 1 cross fit trainer as well with a gym so I get work outs too!! He wants to do an ecg to see if there are any hernias in the way sometime in the next 2 months. Has anyone done that procedure? If so how was it?

Edited May 31, 2015 by vegasrose99@yahoo.com

[nikkiperezcassar 36]

I started not long ago, I'm on the first month of my 6 month documented diet plan. Hoping to schedule surgery in the fall! I would say if you have any questions about length of time, insurance requirements etc, call your insurance company directly. I was first told by my doctors office there were no dietary requirements by my insurance just to receive a call back a few days later stating there was. I was so disappointed that after years of research I had to now wait another 6 months! Good luck to you all!

[knoxvegas 22]

Went to seminar last week. Consult with surgeon yesterday. My 6 month waiting with monitored diet began May 20. (Which I think is a total waste of time and co-pays)! I'm hoping to have surgery in November. Patience.... Sigh!

[sleever314 44]

I am just beginning too, I do my initial assessment on June 10th !

How are you? I'm with you I definitely think it's a waste of time I have to wait 6 months to. Do they really think that being cut on is our first choice I have been trying to lose weight for 14 years and now 6 more months...

[newstart38 18]

@@sleever314 I am doing good and you? I think it's crazy to have to wait that long.. I did my consultation on may 7th and had to wait until June 10th just to do the initial intake. . It seem like I been waiting forever to get started.