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Any WA state sleevers with surgeries coming up?

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Yaberhoo    358

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I'm from WA and my insurance won't cover any bariatric procedure. I self paid in Mexico and had surgery on 10/22/15. I am down 50lbs today!

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acherishedbear    28

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I just found out that my insurance denied the surgery. Any tips?

Very sorry to hear you were denied! What insurance do you have? Did they say why they denied the procedure? Is there someone at the surgeon's office that deals with the insurance company? Was it missing information or is your BMI to low? Maybe call your insurance company & see why they denied. Can you file an appeal?

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kadie777    50

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I just found out that my insurance denied the surgery. Any tips?

Very sorry to hear you were denied! What insurance do you have? Did they say why they denied the procedure? Is there someone at the surgeon's office that deals with the insurance company? Was it missing information or is your BMI to low? Maybe call your insurance company & see why they denied. Can you file an appeal?

Essentially my bmi in 2013 was below 35 and I need two years above 35. My surgeon's office is going to appeal this. I'm also going to call my insurance on Monday.

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brandeebee    8

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Find out why they denied you. My insurance denied me, claiming they were missing my psychiatric evaluation an proof of 90 days with the NUT. They had it. My surgeons insurance coordinator sent my file twice. My surgeon had to call the insurance and they approved me that day. Fight them!

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Rebekkah21    18

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Hello all,

I'm new to this so bear with me :) I'm scheduled for surgery on January 14th in Federal Way.and I live in Puyallup Woohoo ! I was kinda bummed because I reached my deductible and was hoping to have the surgery this month but my surgeon was booked until my current date. Don't have an exact time yet but I guess I get that at the pre-op appointment. Hope you all are doing well!

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blkbell    12

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Hello all,

I'm new to this so bear with me :) I'm scheduled for surgery on January 14th in Federal Way.and I live in Puyallup Woohoo ! I was kinda bummed because I reached my deductible and was hoping to have the surgery this month but my surgeon was booked until my current date. Don't have an exact time yet but I guess I get that at the pre-op appointment. Hope you all are doing well!

Hi neighbor! I'm in puyallup too. Having my surgery Wednesday at swedish. It still doesn't feel like it's really happening for me yet but I'm ready :)

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Rebekkah21    18

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Hi to you too! I'm excited for you. It is a really big step. You'll have to tell me all about your surgery!

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kadie777    50

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Hello all,

I'm new to this so bear with me :) I'm scheduled for surgery on January 14th in Federal Way.and I live in Puyallup Woohoo ! I was kinda bummed because I reached my deductible and was hoping to have the surgery this month but my surgeon was booked until my current date. Don't have an exact time yet but I guess I get that at the pre-op appointment. Hope you all are doing well!

Hi neighbor! I'm in puyallup too. Having my surgery Wednesday at swedish. It still doesn't feel like it's really happening for me yet but I'm ready :)

Best wishes on Wednesday blkbell, keep us posted.

Rebekkah, who is your surgeon in federal way?

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Rebekkah21    18

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Hello kadi777 . My surgeon is Dr. Houseworth. Where is your surgery taking place?

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kadie777    50

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My surgeon will be Dr. Srikanth if I get approved!

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Rebekkah21    18

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Is he out of Federal way too??

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kadie777    50

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Yes, center for weight loss surgery in fed way, surgery would be at st. Francis.

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Rebekkah21    18

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Ok sweet. That's where mine is. Hopefully everything goes well with your approval!

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shamossa    0

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Hey there, I just plan to do the gastric sleeve but I'm not sure if Molina insurance company will approve me. Can you guys tell me what do I need to get the approve? Is there is some points that I must have it to get the approve done?

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acherishedbear    28

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Hello kadi777 . My surgeon is Dr. Houseworth. Where is your surgery taking place?

My surgery is January 7th with Dr. Anwar. See him tomorrow to sign consent forms & get final details. Had my pre-op nurses appt. on Nov. 24th

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