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Any WA state sleevers with surgeries coming up?

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1Irene    10

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Thank you that was extremely helpful. I guess I'm so ecstatic about the classes & the opportunity to change my life for the better I just didn't want to get upset in the end with insurance not allowing the procedure. But seems to me this is all just preparation for the patient to learn a new lifestyle

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Rebekkah21    18

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Yes I felt really frustrated that I had to wait another 6 months and now I'm just super anxious for the surgery. But the 6 months was alot if time to practice new lifestyles like eating and not drinking etc. Wish you the best!

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acherishedbear    28

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To the ladies with Dr Houseworth. I'm using dr Anwar from the same office in federal way. My insurance covers but with stipulations. I have to do 6 nutrition consults plus one group meeting & a psych eval. Then pending insurance approval then we can schedule surgery date. My first nutrition apt in on Jan 4th. I've already had my consult with Dr Anwar he has approved me as a Candidate for surgery. Can any one help me with this process like what I'm looking forward to learning what to expect etc.

1Irene

I also have Dr. Anwar. My surgery is January 7th! So ready for this. Each insurance has different requirements. I was very fortunate that I only had to have one appt. with the nutritionist. I only started this process with the seminar on Sept. 14th. Dr. Anwar wanted me to lose 15lbs but I am down about 30 lbs now. Amazing how much difference cutting out sugar makes Had to get cardiac clearance & get quite a few other tests & clearance. It definitely isn't easy but I am so ready for the change. I know you can get through all the requirements. It really goes by pretty quickly. Best wishes!

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kadie777    50

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Good luck to all who are having surgeries soon! Keep us posted on your recovery! Happy New Year all!

I was declined by insurance and have an appeal in that I hope to hear back on next week.

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acherishedbear    28

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Good luck to all who are having surgeries soon! Keep us posted on your recovery! Happy New Year all!

I was declined by insurance and have an appeal in that I hope to hear back on next week.

So sorry to hear that. Hope they reverse their decision.

Thank you for the well wishes. Will keep you posted.

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1Irene    10

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Good luck to all who are having surgeries soon! Keep us posted on your recovery! Happy New Year all!

I was declined by insurance and have an appeal in that I hope to hear back on next week.

May I ask why they denied you & how far into the process you got?

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kadie777    50

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Good luck to all who are having surgeries soon! Keep us posted on your recovery! Happy New Year all!

I was declined by insurance and have an appeal in that I hope to hear back on next week.

May I ask why they denied you & how far into the process you got?

Sure! Basically my insurance requires two years documented weight at BMI 35 or above. My only weight from my Primary Care doc two years ago was slightly below 35 BMI. This is why I was denied.

I am appealing on the basis that my primary care doc had my height taller than is accurate. At my true height, I would meet the BMI REQ.

Nonetheless, by April 2016 I will have a primary care document that states that I am above 35. So, if they don't approve on my appeal now I will reinitiate my request for coverage of the surgery in April.

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Whitefoot    14

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I live in Federal Way, WA and my Surgery is 1/20 @ Overlake Hospital

Must be going with Dr. N. I am having a hard time getting in contact with their office. How long ago did they give you you Surgery Date?

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Whitefoot    14

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I will try that tomorrow, I left a message with Gayle but still have not gotten a call back..

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bewell    222

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@@Melanie425

I did Dr Montgomery at NW weightloss. They are fantastic. And he was wonderful, still is. You made a good choice.

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acherishedbear    28

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Surgery was yesterday & went pretty smoothly. Problem was my blood pressure went dangerously low last night & stayed low all day. Due to my bp I have not been allowed to walk thus more severe gas pressure. My bp has somewhat stabilized with top number being over 100 for about and hour. I get to finally take a short walk tonight as long as bp doesn't drop when standing up or I get dizzy. Hopefully all is fine & I can go home tomorrow. Abdominal pain has been very manageable & able to get my fluids in. No nausea.

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blkbell    12

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Surgery was yesterday & went pretty smoothly. Problem was my blood pressure went dangerously low last night & stayed low all day. Due to my bp I have not been allowed to walk thus more severe gas pressure. My bp has somewhat stabilized with top number being over 100 for about and hour. I get to finally take a short walk tonight as long as bp doesn't drop when standing up or I get dizzy. Hopefully all is fine & I can go home tomorrow. Abdominal pain has been very manageable & able to get my fluids in. No nausea.

Glad surgery went smoothly and yay for no nausea! Sorry about the BP and gas pains. It only gets better from here!!!

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