I'm planning to have my surgery in late January if approved by insurance. I live in Federal Way, WA.

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?

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.

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!

Edited December 7, 201510 yr by brandeebee

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!

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

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!

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?

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

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

Is he out of Federal way too??

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

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

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?

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

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?

Each insurance company has different requirements. Most weight loss surgeons are familiar with the requirements each insurance company has. Have you been referred to a surgeon or gone to an information seminar? What city are you in?