New to this looking for answers

[Daizeoh 9]

So I had to do a 6 month weight loss program through IEHP with weight watchers & my 6 Months are almost done, so now I’m just wondering what do I do next, what should I expect? Anything that y’all can tell me that might help? Please and thank you. I’m just so excited and I hope I get approved.

[DaleCruse 756]

You'll probably need to submit proof of your supervised weight-loss program to your insurance company for approval. Good luck!

[Myaiku_Kuraitani 245]

What the previous person said and you may have to do an EKG, that one thing where they have you drink that barium and all them other tests if you haven't done them already.

Hw-273
Sw-226
CW-143
GW-130
Size- 4 or 6, Small in sweats. Small in shirts. depends on how it's cut or made.
Bra Size- 38D

Surgery Date- April 26th, 2017
RNY
"Only those who try will become" FFX

[Hopep4673 120]

The surgeons office should know what all is next. and should help you with filing your insurance.

[Daizeoh 9]

SO Do I have to make appointment with a surgeon or ?? That’s what I’m confused about? Do I make them or do I wait to talk to my doctor? I send in proof of my weight progress to my insurance every month so I’m not it sure how to go about the rest. I’m so upset because I’m supposed to be done in February but they’re backed up with sending coupons and I need them to go check in the weight loss program (Weight Watchers) I go every week but haven’t gone for about three weeks bf turns out they’re backed up about three weeks so I have to wait even longer

[Mino_IE 20]

You can still continue to go to your weight watcher classes even if you don’t have your coupons yet. I went to the WW in Ontario and they would just write IOU next to the days I needed to provide coupons for and told me to keep going or else I could be dropped or need to pay out of pocket for those lost days. Once you complete that THEN you get your approval letter, if you get Dr Krahn his office requires you to do a seminar before being able to schedule a consultation with him. I would highly suggest you go to the class now or before you finish ww because you might get stuck waiting longer.


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[Daizeoh 9]

Really?! I didn’t know we can do that. When I called Iehp I asked if it will affect me not going and they said no? I’m hoping that’s the case. Do you mind sending me more info about the seminar?(:

[Mino_IE 20]

They are lost sometimes, I remember them sending the coupons thorough UPS said they were delivered and waited for a week while UPS investigated because IEHP washed their hands clean only to find out they had the coupons the whole time! And had gotten them sent back to them by UPS 🤦🏽‍♀️


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[Mino_IE 20]

Here are the dates for the seminars.

https://westernbariatricportal.pattrax.com/Seminar


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[Daizeoh 9]

AND I can just attend the seminars? Or do I have to make an appointment or pay ?

[Mino_IE 20]

No it’s completely free, you do not have to register for it. Just show up on the date you choose, they will give you a paper to fill out which you can do ahead of time so they have your info and that’s all so once your done with your ww classes, your doctor will submit the referral and you should hear back within 5 days if approved or denied. Once your approved you can contact the surgeons office to schedule your consultation! And you wouldn’t have to wait to complete the seminar since you have already done it


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[Daizeoh 9]

Okay yay thank you so much!(: