I have gone through all the hoops for the Gastric sleeve over the last 3 weeks. Monday my psych eval should be at my surgeons office and they are submitting to my insurance. The surgeon belives he can get it approved with everything we have. I am still going in for a sleep study just in case it gets denied. But I am on pins and needles thinking this could be it. I could possibly get approved.

Good luck!

The waiting is awful. On one hand you want to throw yourself into preparing for the surgery mentally and physically, then you're afraid to count on it too much. I was approved today and the last few weeks have been a roller coaster. Keep positive, believe with all your heart, and come to this site when you need support, that's what I did. Good Luck, sounds like you have all your bases covered and have done what you need to do. Keeping good thoughts for you!

The waiting is awful. On one hand you want to throw yourself into preparing for the surgery mentally and physically, then you're afraid to count on it too much. I was approved today and the last few weeks have been a roller coaster. Keep positive, believe with all your heart, and come to this site when you need support, that's what I did. Good Luck, sounds like you have all your bases covered and have done what you need to do. Keeping good thoughts for you!

I feel like I dont have enough "problems" for the insurance to approve it. But I trust my dr and I am trying everything not to drive myself crazy of this. I am so ready to have this surgery and start feeling better. I will be devastated if it gets denied!!!

Fingers crossed!

I understand.
I am sure we can all relate to what you are feeling.
How long has this process been?
My insurance requires 6 months of working with dietician and office visits.
I have to wait until August before I can have the surgery and that is the earliest.
I hope things go well for you.
I have a high BMI, mine is currently 55
Plus I have 3 comorbidites.

I understand.
I am sure we can all relate to what you are feeling.
How long has this process been?
My insurance requires 6 months of working with dietician and office visits.
I have to wait until August before I can have the surgery and that is the earliest.
I hope things go well for you.
I have a high BMI, mine is currently 55
Plus I have 3 comorbidites.

My insurance only required 2 Nutrionist visits. I am currently at a 36.9 BMI with 1 comorbity and several of the life limiting comorbities. I started this journey at the end of Feb. It has gone fairly quickly but I am still so super nervous. I am exhausted from all the apts over the last 3 weeks.

My insurance only required 2 Nutrionist visits. I am currently at a 36.9 BMI with 1 comorbity and several of the life limiting comorbities. I started this journey at the end of Feb. It has gone fairly quickly but I am still so super nervous. I am exhausted from all the apts over the last 3 weeks.

Wow, I can't believe the requirements were so minimal.
I wish I didn't have to do the six months, but I suppose it will be good to get myself mentally prepared.

Wow, I can't believe the requirements were so minimal.
I wish I didn't have to do the six months, but I suppose it will be good to get myself mentally prepared.

I have been mentally preparing for over a year. I have family and friends who have had the surgery. I have bewn right there with them their entire journey. I hope all goes well for you.

I feel like I dont have enough "problems" for the insurance to approve it. But I trust my dr and I am trying everything not to drive myself crazy of this. I am so ready to have this surgery and start feeling better. I will be devastated if it gets denied!!!

Appeal it have your Doc do it.

I have been mentally preparing for over a year. I have family and friends who have had the surgery. I have bewn right there with them their entire journey. I hope all goes well for you.

Thank you.
Same to you, please keep us posted.
I have a couple female cousins that had the surgery over a year ago and they have been encouraging me to get it.
My wife is supposed to have it done in April so I will be able to assist her and see how hers goes.

Well the doctor received all reports and is filing with my insurance tomorrow. I will know in 2 weeks whether it is approved or not. Omg Im freaking out!!!