I have Florida BCBS. I have a BMI of 35-36 and hypertension. I have done the 3 months of appointments and it's time to submit to insurance. My Bariatric group seems confident everything is find but I am nervous. I know they do this all the time. Anyone have any encouragement?

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So I just found out today after meeting with my surgeon that I have to lose 15 lbs in 6 wks for my next app on Sept 1. If I have lost it by then he will set surgery up for 3 wks after that. So not really excited right now cause I have to wait 2 more months

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I know it's disappointing but hang in there. It will be here before you know it and you will be down 15!

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I have already had 2 nutrition appts and planning the last for November 1st. I will also be calling my case manager to have my file submitted immediately as, my goal, is to go ahead and start the two week preop diet in the day following that last appt, call the insurance for updated daily and be ready the minute we get the approval!

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So I'm kinda frustrated, I had my appointment a week ago and while I don't expect an approval in that time frame I had expected that my paperwork be at least submitted to my insurance. And to make it worse I've been calling the surgery center who is supposed to handle that and they don't answer their phones ever, return voice mails (i only left one) or emails for that matter. I was finally able to get all my shopping n such done for my low carb diet to start for the next 5 weeks. I waited to start after my birthday. Today is day two and I feel so worn out and tired. No sugar no bread no soda hardly any caffeine. Trying to stay around 30g of carbs a day. Wish I would feel better. When do the cravings go away???

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Finally got my insurance approval, still waiting on surgery date

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Congratulations ❤️

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So I've been reading this thread and I know its been a while since you posted, buuut I just have to know what came of all this for you?! Lol it's like someone tore the last pages out of a novel and i need to know the ending lol did you get your surgery? I wonder about every one on here i would LOVE an update if anyone's got the time!!!

Hi! Yes.....got a different patient advocate and was approved! Surgery date was 12/1 so I got it done last year and the cost was zero since I had met deductible and my max out of pocket! Since starting the 6 month approval process to today I'm down 60 lbs! Thank you for asking! ?

Hi! Yes.....got a different patient advocate and was approved! Surgery date was 12/1 so I got it done last year and the cost was zero since I had met deductible and my max out of pocket! Since starting the 6 month approval process to today I'm down 60 lbs! Thank you for asking!

WOW CONGRATS!! Thanks for the feedback, I look up to all of you who have been thru it so i can remind myself "it can and WILL happen for me too"!! Lol KEEP up the awesome success!