Today was my consultation for gastric bypass. I have to do 12 month bariatric pre-surgery education. Anyone from Virginia and have Anthem Cova Care Virginia insurance and going through this?

No but.welcome to Bariatric Pal. I haven't seen anyone from Virginia, but we more than a few from Maryland, someone from Delaware, and also from Washington DC. I'm sure the other Virginia people will find you soon. I'm in Central Ohio myself,& having my surgery in Columbus.?Good Luck!

I’m not from Virginia but from Maryland and saying hello also why is our traffic horrible honestly it takes like 5 hours to get anywhere. Grrrrrr but once again hello pm me if you need a buddy

I am from Virginia too, and I'm new to the forum as well. Had first consultation yesterday. A little nervous.

Edited July 25, 20188 yr by DTMEDIC

Welcome!! What part of Virginia?

4 hours ago, LMays said:

Welcome!! What part of Virginia?

I am from the Hampton Roads area - Live in Gloucester County which is near Yorktown, Williamsburg, Newport News, etc

I know the area very well. My husband grew up in Newport News. We had friends in Gloucester. So when is your surgery?

Still have some hoops to jump through...as soon as I get psych and nutrition visits done We can schedule it. Since I am self-pay will probably be in 6-8 weeks...maybe less

And that WOULD put you in my month- SEPTEMBER. If that's when it turns out to be, come join us, we are getting a nice group in there!

Cova Care Virginia here!! I started my 12 month process back on 1/4/2018. I am working with St. Mary's surgery team in Richmond VA. So far all of the requirements have been a BREEZE. Considering that some other people's requirements have so many more tests involved I am super excited to be on the back half of approval. I just did my psych eval last week and got a glowing letter of reccommendation.