It's been almost two weeks and I'm still in pending status. Im so nervous!![emoji30]

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Hey did you get back from the insurance company? I am also from NY. How was your process if you don't mind sharing that? I have Fidelis and I will have my first appointment at Mt. Sinai Dr. Kini at St. Lukes location on 08/23/2017. I finally made up my mind and I can't wait to get approve and be on the other side losing all this excess weight I have. What Dr. are you getting your surgery done with?

Yes I did I was approved 2 days later on July 26th. The process took 6 months because fidelis requires 6 monthly weigh-ins. I'm having my surgery at New York Presbyterian with Dr. Abraham Kirkhely.

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What other requirements they ask you to do? How is it at NYP and are the staff nice? Do they get everything done in a timely manner?

They're extremely helpful they make sure your on top of all your testings. I had nothing but good experiences with them.
Requirements:
6 monthly weight ins
Sleep study
Endoscopy
Breathing test
Echocardiogram
Sonogram of liver
Pulmonary function test
You have to meet with the dietitian (this you pay $250 out of pocket for 3 visits)

Sounds like a whole lot but all these tests can be done within a month. The only thing that takes long is the six months weigh-ins.

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Yes heard of most of the requirement I just wish there was something around some of this requirements...... It seems such a long wait......