Has anyone here had surgery who has Medicare?
If so how long did you have to wait to get surgery once you were approved? All I had to do was have a psychology evaluation and fill out some paperwork and get my doctor to write a letter - The hospital said I am automatically approved but I am wondering how long will it be until I have surgery once that is submitted to Medicare. Has anyone gone through The process with Medicare before in this group and how did it go for you?

I'm on Medicare and I just started this process in January and my surgery date is march 13th. I've gone through all my pre-op stuff so it's all a go.

They approve me in three days I started Dec finished my paper work and all testing January 30 surgery is march 27

December 12

Did any of you have to require to lose or what happens if u gained throughout your nutrition classes

Did any of you have to require to lose or what happens if u gained throughout your nutrition classes

I haven't been to a Nut class or seen the surgeon yet but I am trying to lose anyway. I've lost 28 pounds since first of December. Gained back 11(was on prednisone for a week) and now lost 4 more so total of 20 pound loss in a little over 2 months. I have slowed down on my sofa I take, started drinking more water- I made it to about 57 ounces yesterday- so I'm getting there. I assume the dr will want me to lose some weight before surgery - but just have no idea what to expect until I see him. Right now I'm waiting for my pcp to send in letter of recommendation and the hospital will then submit to my insurance. Then idk what to expect.... but I hope it doesn't take too long! I am so ready to get this surgery and lose this weight.

I didn't have to loose anything its easy with this type of insurance [emoji16][emoji16][emoji16]

Well it's been a month since I applied with the hospital that I chose and today I got approved with Medicare for the surgery. My next step is to get a consultation with the surgeon so I'm really excited to see what happens from here. I have lost 30 pounds on my own since December and I am so ready for this!