Is it Oct. Yet?

SusieC · August 22, 2008

I have to wait untill Oct. to see my surgeon for the 1st time....It it Oct 22nd yet?

Mimilou2004 · August 22, 2008

I know it is far in the future but reading this site daily will help you prepare mentally and physically. Use this time to talk to your insurance company to find out what they require for approval. for example some insurance companies want a documented 6 month diet attempt, others say you have to have a certain BMI. Best wishes,

Mimi

SusieC · August 22, 2008

I know it is far in the future but reading this site daily will help you prepare mentally and physically. Use this time to talk to your insurance company to find out what they require for approval. for example some insurance companies want a documented 6 month diet attempt, others say you have to have a certain BMI. Best wishes,
Mimi

I am working with my insurance now..... I have TriCare I hope I am going the correct way!

Mimilou2004 · August 22, 2008

I have Tricare, also, but Standard not Prime. It was about 10 minutes to be approved.

SusieC · August 23, 2008

I have Tricare, also, but Standard not Prime. It was about 10 minutes to be approved.

I hope mine is that easy as well

Mimilou2004 · August 23, 2008

I too hope yours is fast. I think it is because Standard has to co-pay so much, but some posters with Prime said theirs went thru in 2 days which is also exceptionally fast.

Mimi

cstauble · August 23, 2008

I have had my first consult, was told if they did not contact me in six weeks to call and check and see what was going on. Are they getting insurance approval or what?

SusieC · August 23, 2008

I too hope yours is fast. I think it is because Standard has to co-pay so much, but some posters with Prime said theirs went thru in 2 days which is also exceptionally fast.
Mimi

I don't think that it is the insurance that takes so long...Its getting the doctors appointment.. They are so booked.. we only have 3 doctors total in my area that even do the lap band.