Just mailed packet into WLS clinic

How long did it take for your surgeons clinic to get back to you? I am going with Dr Roger De La Torre in Bridgeton.
I am excited and nervous and hoping I will be approved.
Just wondering how it goes from here. I know it will take quite a while with insurance. Does the office contact you before they sent everything to the insurance company?

TIA!

Hi Tia! Dr. De La Torre performed my surgery, and I am really really really pleased.  I sent in my package the end of December, had my first appt the end of January. I then had to have three more visits because that's what insurance required.  While I was doing my 3 month preoperative routine for insurance, I took care of all the test that was on the form required by the surgeons office.  Four days after my last visit which was in April, they sent to insurance and I was approved in two days.  So, before they submit to insurance, you have to see the surgeon, nutritionist, and the psych lady. 

The total process for me was a total of six months.  Well worth the wait.  Good luck and the office staff is wonderul.

Tia and Cocodrop welcome to the Mo Oh board both of you. is good to see new people on here..
Hope things happen fast enough for you Tia. it is wild and crazy from the time you decide to do this till the weight is all off and you are living in matentaince mode. it isnt someting that goes away and you can returen to life as you knew it befor  you forever will have to watch what you eat, you will always have to watch and get all your protein in, your water and all of your vits these things are a life time commitment.  but i dont regret any of it for what i gained.  a new found freedom to move about as i want to. and good health once again , even tho the doctors are always trying to find something wrong with me lol they say at 69 i shouldnt be as healthy as i am lol ....everything except my joints,. and i ruint them with all the weight i had on them. ....but i am getting them fixed one by one ...lol ....glad tomeet you all hope you spend many a good times with us here. 

Thanks both! :)
Jo

It took much longer for me to get my first appointment.  Like 3 months.  Must have been a busy time.  There is a time line on my profile.  I love Dr. De La Torre.  This has been the most positive expirence of my life.  Best of luck to you and congratulations on your new life! ;) Lou

HEY GIRLS !!

I am freaking out !! I get to call the office tomorrow and see if all is well and I got the ok by the insurance Co. Cigna is sooooooo slow !!
You are catching up with me TIA !! We might be roomies LOL
Oh well keep your fingers crossed. I hope I don't have to jump through anymore hoops !
God Bless !!
Jenny P.

Jenny! Did you get the ok from insurance?? Been thinking about you!

Jo