PINS AND NEEDLES

[Kikib85 42]

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.

[MSinger 348]

Good luck!

[DP64 65]

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!

[Kikib85 42]

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!!!

[1poundatatime 174]

Fingers crossed!

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

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.

[Kikib85 42]

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.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

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.

[Kikib85 42]

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.

[dawno 0]

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.

[Walter.Sobchak 978]

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.

[Kikib85 42]

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!!!