Almost there

AKD40
on 8/12/15 7:30 pm

I have been considering WLS on and off for several years but it never felt like the right time (small kids, divorce, graduate school etc). Over the past several months I have been seeing my family Dr and discussing health issues with her. At my last appointment , in July, I asked her about WLS and she was very supportive. On 8/10 I had my consultation and was informed that I had enough Drs visits to satisfy insurance requirements. The dr worked me in with the nutrionist that day, I have the scope Friday and my pscyological next week. The nurse said I would be ready to submit for approval by 9/1!!!! I wasn't expecting it to be so quick. On the plus side. I know exactly what I'm getting into. My mom and sister have both had the surgery and I was with them through the entire process.

Deanna798
on 8/12/15 7:55 pm

RNY on 08/04/15

Congrats!

Age: 44 | Height: 5' 3" | Starting January 2015: 291 | RNY 8/4/15 with Dr. Arthur Carlin| Goal: 150

Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. ~Proverbs 19:20

AKD40
on 8/12/15 8:10 pm

Any idea how long it takes to be approved once it has been submitted to insurance?

Deanna798
on 8/12/15 8:19 pm

RNY on 08/04/15

I have United Healthcare through my husband's employer and it took 3 days. But the insurance specialist at the hospital said normally 10 days.

Age: 44 | Height: 5' 3" | Starting January 2015: 291 | RNY 8/4/15 with Dr. Arthur Carlin| Goal: 150

Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. ~Proverbs 19:20

iloveravens
on 8/13/15 8:29 am

RNY on 08/13/14

I also have United Healthcare through my employer and it took 2 days for approval. Good luck!

Lanie; Age: 43; Surgery Date (VSG): 8/12/14 w/complications resulting in RNY next day;

Height: 5' 6" SW: 249 Comfort Zone: 135-140 CW: 138 (10/13/17)

M1: -25 lbs M2: -12 M3: -13 M4: -7 M5: -11 M6: -10 M7: -7 M8: -7 M9: -3 M10: -8 M11: -4 M12: -4

5K PR - 24:15 (4/23/16) First 10K - 53:30 (10/18/15)

LadyBaltimore
on 8/12/15 8:27 pm

RNY on 07/27/15

What exciting news, AKD40! So glad you've been able to help your sister and mom with this surgery, so you know all about the process.

Joyful,

-LB

I've Come Too Far To Take Orders From A Piece of Bread.

"It is never too late to be what you might have been." - George Eliot

Surgery 7/27/15

44 lbs lost

M. P.
on 8/13/15 11:00 am

RNY on 03/07/17

Congratulations to you! I am still going through the long starting process. I have my one on one with my surgeon tomorrow! :)

AKD40
on 8/13/15 7:05 pm

Good luck tomorrow!

AKD40
on 8/14/15 4:18 pm

I went today and had my breathing capacity test, EKG, labs, and endoscopy. My surgeon said everything looks great. Now I just have to have a psychological evaluation Tuesday and everything will be ready to be submitted to insurance!