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Topic: RE: I'm Approved!!!
Congratulations, Sheena! Keep me posted on your surgery and everything. I'm so happy for you!!! 
Carolia
Carolia
Topic: RE: I'm approved!!!!
Sheena, hope you hear soon that you are approved. Cannot believe mine was approved the first time. I guess I've heard no too many times and was apprehensive about trying this again. I hope you hear soon because the waiting is maddening!
Let us know when you hear.
Carolia
Let us know when you hear.
Carolia
Topic: I'm Approved!!!
I called the insurance company to check the status of my prior approval and they told me I was approved! I then called the Mercy Weight loss center and they tentatively scheduled me for 01/27/09. They are going to call me back tomorrow to confirm since it was kind of late when I called.
I am so anxious, I can't wait
I am so anxious, I can't wait
Topic: RE: I'm approved!!!!
congratulations! My request for approval was submitted o 12/30/08. So I am playing the waiting game. keeping my fingers crossed.
Topic: RE: Playing the Game
Michelle-
Welcome! The insurance portion of surgery is the biggest pain in the neck you will encounter! If I was you I would try not to focus on a specific month for surgery. When I started the process I was focused on having the surgery on July--and I didn't have it until Nov. 12th and that was with me absolutely fighting insurance to get everything in place. Fight as much as you have to fight, but don't get super focused on a goal month for surgery as you might get disappointed! Good luck!
Welcome! The insurance portion of surgery is the biggest pain in the neck you will encounter! If I was you I would try not to focus on a specific month for surgery. When I started the process I was focused on having the surgery on July--and I didn't have it until Nov. 12th and that was with me absolutely fighting insurance to get everything in place. Fight as much as you have to fight, but don't get super focused on a goal month for surgery as you might get disappointed! Good luck!
Kari
Highest Wt 283
Wt at start of Pre-Op Diet 279
Surgery Day 268
"You have to take some chances, you have got to risk it all. You need to close your eyes and leap because it may be worth the fall." - author unknown
Highest Wt 283
Wt at start of Pre-Op Diet 279
Surgery Day 268
"You have to take some chances, you have got to risk it all. You need to close your eyes and leap because it may be worth the fall." - author unknown
Topic: RE: Playing the Game
Hi Michelle,
Wish I could tell you the answer to your question, but I'm pretty new here too. I just wanted to say that I live west of you about 15 miles so I am in the area! I have BCBS insurance but initially had HMO (Med. Assoc) and they did that same thing to me. Problem with their program is that you have to pay out of pocket for it and just because you do their program, there is no guarantee they'll give you the referral for surgery. I speak from experience on that one!! As blessings go, my husband's company switched insurance carriers to BCBS and things have gone so smoothly for me since that happened in September.
I am waiting to hear from Debi at UIHC regarding my surgery date because I have had my consulation appointment (10-17-08) and was approved by my insurance on 12-24-08. Given that information, you could potentially have your surgery in June or July if everything goes to your plans.
I wish you the best and more because I know how frustrating this is when you get told to hurry up and wait while you continue to gain weight and have more health problems because of that!
Let me know how you do with their program and everything.
Carolia
Wish I could tell you the answer to your question, but I'm pretty new here too. I just wanted to say that I live west of you about 15 miles so I am in the area! I have BCBS insurance but initially had HMO (Med. Assoc) and they did that same thing to me. Problem with their program is that you have to pay out of pocket for it and just because you do their program, there is no guarantee they'll give you the referral for surgery. I speak from experience on that one!! As blessings go, my husband's company switched insurance carriers to BCBS and things have gone so smoothly for me since that happened in September.
I am waiting to hear from Debi at UIHC regarding my surgery date because I have had my consulation appointment (10-17-08) and was approved by my insurance on 12-24-08. Given that information, you could potentially have your surgery in June or July if everything goes to your plans.
I wish you the best and more because I know how frustrating this is when you get told to hurry up and wait while you continue to gain weight and have more health problems because of that!
Let me know how you do with their program and everything.
Carolia
Topic: Playing the Game
Hello all! I of course am new here and looking for some people in the area who have gone through this process.
I live in Dubuque and have an HMO for insurance and on paper they have told me that I qualify for the surgery, but I have to complete their weight loss program first. That program begins at the end of the month and lasts for 8 weeks. Assuming everything goes as planned ('cause it always does right?) I should be able to schedule a consultation appointment for sometime in March/April. Is it realistic to think that if everything goes smoothly I can expect to have a surgery in June?
Thanks for all input!
Michelle
I live in Dubuque and have an HMO for insurance and on paper they have told me that I qualify for the surgery, but I have to complete their weight loss program first. That program begins at the end of the month and lasts for 8 weeks. Assuming everything goes as planned ('cause it always does right?) I should be able to schedule a consultation appointment for sometime in March/April. Is it realistic to think that if everything goes smoothly I can expect to have a surgery in June?
Thanks for all input!
Michelle
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
The Mercy Center for Weight Reduction in Des Moines works with medicaid because I am going through them.
Topic: RE: I'm approved!!!!
I did too. In fact I think I still am. I'm just starting to get really really nervous now because my pre-op appointment is Tuesday. So then it'll be real. Up till now it's been something I've really wanted but I never knew that it would actually happen. Now I know it's going to and I'm so nervous. I'm sure I'll be fine. I just need to get over the nervousness.
Topic: RE: University of Iowa Support Group
Sorry, been busy with the holidays! I plan on being at the meeting on Tuesday, I had alot of fun last time! I've been doing really well, with the exception of all the icthing from the incisions! Hope to see you on Tuesday!
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