I was approved today to begin Stage 2 of Molina's bariatric program. I am a 5'5", 309 pound 35 year old female. My BMI is 50. I have one co-morbidity of high blood pressure, and a doctor who believes that WLS is medically necessary.

I also have fibromyalgia, but I do not believe they take that into consideration when it comes to medicaid.

My doctor referred me to the required orientation for Dec. 16th, 2015. I was approved today, January 11th, 2016.

I have to complete these requirements by July 4th, 2016

12 dietician visits

12 physical therapy visits

bariatric psych eval ( or my last years records from my counselor)

EKG

I live in Clarkston, WA. My PCP Tamara Bruns (Nurse) got me into the program. I will be having surgery at Rockwood Surgical Group in Spokane, WA.

I ended up being fast tracked for surgery, and had it at 4 months, instead of 6

How long after your last Nut appointment before you were able to get your test results appointment, and how long after that before you were able to have surgery? I have completed everything except one last Nut appointment and that will be next week, I'm hoping for surgery before December.

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I called the surgery center the day I completed my appointments, and they got me into their schedule ASAP, which was two weeks out at that time. I don't know what you mean by test results appointment.

I'm so happy i found this post. I'm just starting my stage 2 requirements with apple health Molina

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I am completely overwhelmed with everything that needs to be done. I will be having my surgery at UW. I would really love for these requirements to be done quickly. One question though did you go just anywhere for your 12 nut appointments

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Not nut appointments I meant head Behavioral Health appointments

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Not nut appointments I meant head Behavioral Health appointments

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Your doctor will refer you to a mental health clinic.. and everything else bc they all have auth. numbers necessary to be seen. (Medical necessity ).

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That's what I was thinking. I'm going to call them up tomorrow and see who they would refer. I was told I could see any counselor but I rather them suggest somebody that has experience with this situation.

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Remember that when the Molina Bariatric nurse starts callin for monthly phone check ins, to be honest, but also positive, proactive, and realistic in expectations. They like that kinda thing.

Remember that when the Molina Bariatric nurse starts callin for monthly phone check ins, to be honest, but also positive, proactive, and realistic in expectations. They like that kinda thing.

Bethany, do you know if small weight fluctuations are counted against you?

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Test results or peer appointment, the appointment after you get all of your requirements done and decide if surgery is right for you.

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No, they dont. As long as you meet your 5% goal (5% of weight that was logged in approval, then you will be fine. You have to go to your doctors office to be weighed.

Get the EARLIEST appointments for weight checks. Go number 1 (and number 2 if you can) BEFORE weighing. Wear the LIGHTEST and LEAST amount of clothing. Always take off your shoes.

Minor weight fluctuations are normal, especially because of Water, stress, and even exercise.

Making all of your requirements, including your tests and 5% will trigger your Stage 3, which will get you a surgery date roughly two to 4 weeks out, depending on how much you weigh, and scheduling. During that time, you will be put on a 2 to 4 week liquid Protein diet.

I asked my PCP if she would prescribe me Phentermine during that time, and she thought that was a reasonable request, to keep me from being too miserable on it.

No, they dont. As long as you meet your 5% goal (5% of weight that was logged in approval, then you will be fine. You have to go to your doctors office to be weighed.

Get the EARLIEST appointments for weight checks. Go number 1 (and number 2 if you can) BEFORE weighing. Wear the LIGHTEST and LEAST amount of clothing. Always take off your shoes.

Minor weight fluctuations are normal, especially because of Water, stress, and even exercise.

Making all of your requirements, including your tests and 5% will trigger your Stage 3, which will get you a surgery date roughly two to 4 weeks out, depending on how much you weigh, and scheduling. During that time, you will be put on a 2 to 4 week liquid Protein diet.

I asked my PCP if she would prescribe me Phentermine during that time, and she thought that was a reasonable request, to keep me from being too miserable on it.

Great.. very helpful! Thank you!

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I'm good in the weight, I'm down 12 pounds extra, I have done all of my tests and my last required nut appointment is Wednesday, after that I have done everything.

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I'm good in the weight, I'm down 12 pounds extra, I have done all of my tests and my last required nut appointment is Wednesday, after that I have done everything.

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Did you knock out yours less than 6 months?

I have yet to find many people who were fast tracked after completing half of their visits. I would love to do that..

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