All prerequisites done - likely Dec 2019!

[SlimChickadee 219]

21 hours ago, cwright said:

Just found out today....surgery is Dec. 5th.

Sent from my SM-G975U using BariatricPal mobile app

How long did it take for your approval?

[SlimChickadee 219]

13 hours ago, Hollywood732 said:

Yay @cwright!!

I'm hoping for a speedy approval for you @Rckc270

Thank you so much Hollywood 632! Will keep you posted!

[cwright 1]

On 11/2/2019 at 8:09 PM, Quinnmedicinewoman52 said:

How long did it take for your approval?

Approval was fairly quick. The process has been long. I started in March 2019. Needed 12 (2 a month) dietitian visits and monthly dr. visits. After that was completed I was able to attend the seminar in September. I met with the surgeon in the middle of October. Needed the typical test done....EKG, Ultrasound, blood work. I was able to get that done the same week that I met with the surgeon. The test results were quick. I received a call the next week to schedule the surgery.

[SlimChickadee 219]

Hello Everyone,

So today was great! My paper work was submitted to my insurance (Highmark BCBS) and my awesome nurse and medical assistant stated that it could take up to 8 days to hear back or even up to 2wks. If all goes well, I will stay at the tentative date of December 10th if not it will be set for December 31st. I purchased all required Vitamins and some Protein Shake. The dietitian informed me that me next visit will be all about my presurgery diet and will be given a large binder with recipes and to do lists for each week proceeding the surgery! So, as soon as I know you will know! Keeping fingers crossed it will be only a few days and not 2wks. Have a good night! #sleeplessinTennessee

[JediMom 66]

I had all my information sent to the insurance company and looking at the beginning of December as well!!!

[JediMom 66]

@misskelly81 I am going to request my surgery for 12/16 as well. My insurance approved the surgery and it only took 4 days for the approval! Waiting for them to call me to go back and get my preop instructions.

[Machalo 283]

That is awesome, @JediMom. My papers won't go in until the end of January , after I'm done with all my nutrition appointments. I'm trying to be patient, but it's hard. LOL!

[SlimChickadee 219]

On 10/30/2019 at 9:02 AM, loridee11 said:

No call yet but the office warned me it could be up to 2 weeks. I’ll call back Monday if I don’t hear anything since I’m
Impatient 😊

Omgoodness you are giving me a stomachache! Lolol I hope it isn't that long, but I've waited this long!

[SlimChickadee 219]

Omgoodness, just got call my insurance is approved! Surgery date 12/10/19! One day turn around! Aaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh!

[SlimChickadee 219]

So, I am both excited and scared. I have already packed my suitcase and I made sure I have long gowns or should I say MooMoos to wear while walking up and down the hallway. Is there anything else, other than my personal items I will need? I am contemplating purchasing a binder any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I have already purchased, sippy cups, Vitamins, Protein Shakes, shaker bottle and plenty of water! She has me set up for an appt. and informed me to bring my support person and then I will have one more appointment I believe she said is for pre-surgery information. I was so excited all I heard was approved! It was just sent to the insurance yesterday! Wow!

[Hollywood732 3]

Congratulations @Quinnmedicinewoman52!!

[SlimChickadee 219]

33 minutes ago, Hollywood732 said:

Congratulations @Quinnmedicinewoman52!!

Thank you so much!

[JediMom 66]

Just got my surgery date for 12/16!!! I’m so nervous and excited at the same time lol

[Machalo 283]

Oh! Congratulations JediMom! That is exciting news!

[Wineguy 37]

December 2 for me...and December 11 for my spouse. Misery loves company.