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Hi again Tina! I just called Dr. Glas****'s office and I was told that I should receive a call in January for a consult in February and if all goes well with insurance and pre-op testing (I have already been diagnosed with sleep apnea), I should be able to have surgery within 2-3 months following that. I hope she was telling me the truth. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Blessed Be! Sherry

Hi I have Title 19, medicaid. Not sure if they are the same thing. I was approved within 3 weeks with no problem. So, I don't or can't see that you would have a problem. My prayers are with you during this time. Take care Your Friend Lisa Young

Hi Lisa! Thank you so much for your words of support, they mean a lot to me! You are so very sweet! Happy Holidays to you and yours, Lisa! Blessed Be! Sherry

Hi Sherry, I have Medicaid and it only took 3 weeks for an approval. I haven't heard that Medicaid requires 2 yrs of supervised visits. I had only seen my doctor twice before for tests. I don't know much about this, but I really have to wonder who is all this pre-op tests, Medicaid or the doctor. I hope you get your approval quick, good luck. Sue

Hi Sue! Thank you so much, Sue. IA City told me that Medicaid requires 2 years of Dr. supervised diet attempts. I guess I'll find out whenever I get the opportunity to submit. Happy Holidays to you and yours! Blessed Be! Sherry

Sherry, i have medicaid. i was approved a day later of them getting it.. i think it is how your primary care dr. writes your letter to the surgeon. it just to my surgeon a while to get it to the right office. I only had used phen phen for a month and that was in the letter. as long as you have your weight and your dr writes and says all things you have tried that should be good enough. i already had back up letters from people that know me and what i was going threw. one thing i had was 2 back surgeons saying i had back problems due to my weight. i felt the same way that i wouldnt get to have this surgery. and i go in on the 9th to have my surgery. i will pray you get to have your surgery.... lynda

Hi Lynda! Thank you so much for your kind words! I sure hope so! I'm keep getting more scared the more I think about it. My best thoughts and wishes will be with you on your special day, Lynda! Happy Holidays to you and yours! Blessed Be! Sherry