I went to one appointment at the bariatrics center after referral from my PCP. At that appointment they submitted paperwork for an approval for the weight loss surgery. They put me on the books for next month and march for blood work, dietician, everything that they require etc.... everything I've read, people did their requirements first then the doctor/surgeon sent in the insurance request. So if insurance approves then what?

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I would call them and ask the questions. I am not sure why they did it backwards.

I am not sure. Many times they have you meet with the surgeon in the beginning of the process to discuss the types of surgery and then down-select.

It makes no sense to have blood work immediately after surgery rather than before.

I haven't met with the surgeon yet. Just the nurse and coordinator at the bariatrics center. We are limbo right now waiting two weeks to hear back from insurance. I seriously don't get it.

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They may be checking to see if you are covered before putting you through all the steps to get surgery approval.

I went through BeLiteWeight and they did everything for me. I went to my Primary Care and got a signature. Got blood work, ekg, everything needed they set up with the surgeon got my insurance information and then I got a surgery date. It all happened very quickly for me.

Depends on the insurance, but I had the initial approval that told the office then I had to do the requirements. 9 months later I got my surgery date

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