Just got approved for the consultation and that is scheduled for November 4th. Was told I needed X-ray's, pap, mammogram and psychological evaluation before the surgery. I have scheduled some appts and am going to ask for a referral for the others.. Is anyone in California and been denied the surgery?

I'm not in CA but I've never heard of anyone needing a pap or a mammogram for weight loss surgery... did Medi-Cal tell you that? I needed a chest xray, EKG, pulmonary function test, psych exam and 3 months of dietician /nutritionist visits and 4 visits with my surgeon... good luck!

I'm not in CA but I've never heard of anyone needing a pap or a mammogram for weight loss surgery... did Medi-Cal tell you that? I needed a chest xray, EKG, pulmonary function test, psych exam and 3 months of dietician /nutritionist visits and 4 visits with my surgeon... good luck!

that's weird.. well gotta get it done anyways lol.. good luck to you as well

I'm seeing my surgeon in Ventura, CA he just requires 10% weightloss prior to pre op psych eval and nutrition eval. Which I have scheduled in November hoping that's all medi-cal will need to approve me! I'm so anxious

I'm seeing my surgeon in Ventura, CA he just requires 10% weightloss prior to pre op psych eval and nutrition eval. Which I have scheduled in November hoping that's all medi-cal will need to approve me! I'm so anxious

good luck! i can't wait for my consultation.. i've been looking at before and after pictures and i seriously can't see myself skinny

My surgeon wanted egd, pap, nut class, psych eval... But because of the limited Drs who take medical the egd was sched in August for a appt for nov 25... So basically I have everything done but that..hopefully it goes well and can be submitted soon after that!

i made the appts for mammogram and pap next week and have to get referrals for everything else from my regular dr and i see him on the 27th.. i'm pretty nervous about the 6 month diet..

Mine didn't request the 6 month diet, but they did say that after Jan it could be a new requirement...