Today is the day, after months of appointments, I find out if the Bariatric team will approve me as a candidate. I'm trying to stay positive I really am. I still have to wait for a surgery date, then I have to see if my insurance will approve...but really all of that hinges on the decision made today. My biggest fear is that they will say "no". Then what?

Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!

Luu, just have faith that everything will turn out just fine. Let us know what you find out. Good luck to you!

I didn't have to do that. I just went to the doc.. he did his examination and got me approved that day with my insurance company. I am scheduled for June.

Why is a team having to discuss if they will do your procedure or not?

Just curious.

Karen R

Thanks for the support!!!

Karen,

Every program is different...all things considered I am glad I had a few months to prepare, however, I think its a bit ridiculous at this point. Not all of us are as fortunate as you, count yourself lucky. Also there are insurance requirements that took some time to fulfill. I'm told that if you get to the pint of being discussed there is a good possibility its a go. Still I'm nervous.

Here is my time line:

02/04/2008-Attended Orientation/support group<o:p></o:p>

02/22/2008-First appointment w/ Provider Bariatric program <o:p></o:p>

(Weight loss goal of 12 pounds for insurance and <o:p></o:p>

Bariatric surgery requirements)<o:p></o:p>

02/22/2008-EKG <o:p></o:p>

03/18/2008-1^st appointment with the dietitian (gave me homework)<o:p></o:p>

03/18/2008-Chest X-Ray<o:p></o:p>

03/18/2008-Gall Bladder Ultra-Sound<o:p></o:p>

03/?/2008-EGD Digestive Disease test<o:p></o:p>

04/01/2008-Attended 2^ND support group<o:p></o:p>

04/08/2008-2^nd appointment with the dietitian <o:p></o:p>

(Went over post op diet and homework, weight was down 6 pounds!!!) <o:p></o:p>

04/23/2008-Meet with Surgeon <o:p></o:p>

04/23/2008-Psych evaluation<o:p></o:p>

04/25/2008-Follow up appointment w/LNP (will decide if <o:p></o:p>

I’m ready to be “presented” for lap band surgery-stripped

down to my undies and had to go to the bathroom but I

met my weight loss goal of 12 pounds!)<o:p></o:p>

05/21/2008-Board of Psychologist, Surgeon, Dietitian, Primary <o:p></o:p>

Providers meet to discuss eligibility patients. <o:p></o:p>

05/?/2008-Paperwork submitted to insurance company for approval <o:p></o:p>

(Assuming board approves me as a patient)<o:p></o:p>

07/?/2008-Will have surgery if all goes as planned.

I've invested a lot of money and time into this...I can't even imagine at this point being turned down.

I am very excited for you! I will be honest. I worked an idea job... LOVED it but the insurance did not cover weight loss surgery... so I changed jobs. Took a cut in pay and went to work at a place where they pay 100% of weight loss surgery. I am sooooooo ready!! :-)

Hugs, Karen R.

Louisiana

Soooooooooo nervous still waiting for the call!!! I've been in and out all day long but am home for the afternoon. No message. Think I'll check the caller ID!

I hope you hear soon. ((hug))

Had no time to post, but I got the call and it was good news!!!! Now I wait for insurance approval :blushing: and a surgery date!!!

Had no time to post, but I got the call and it was good news!!!! Now I wait for insurance approval :thumbup: and a surgery date!!!

Huzzah! All the hard work is paying off and you're on the way. Hope the insurance is easier than the rest!

I have a surgery date!!!!!!! June 24th!!! My insurance approval is "pending" lady I spoke to in charge of compiling my information for the insurance company said that once I get approved by the board its not likely my insurance will not approve me. Also when I have a surgery date the insurance company is quick to approve/disprove I was told my insurance is a good one. Don't want to jinx myself...at least I'll know soon!