Submitted

Well i found out i was submitted on thursday so i am most happy about that and eager to find out the response.....but im curious as to what i was submitted for,  i never decided on a particular surgery at my consult.....and after many phone calls with my insurance i dont know what surgery they pay for ...if any i was told i would just have to submit ........at this point i would take any of them ......does anyone know roughly how long it takes for approval.........well i have my fingers crossed...........sharon

Yea for you, hopefully they won't make you wait too long. I wated from July 1 to July 14, seemed like forever!!
Best wishes for success!

I find it odd that you don't know what surgery you are having, especially this late in the game.  I knew from the onset which WLS I wanted, and pursued that option.  

  My approval took about 2 weeks, but each insurance company is different.

Best of luck!

i find it odd too!!!!! my experience thus far has left alot to be desired...i have a call out to the practioner but have not recieved a call back naturally .......but i figure i will find out soon enough......sharon

Which Dr. are you using?  And your individual surgery hasn't been discussed?  You weren't allowed to consult with your Dr. about your particular surgery?  Strange..........................................really strange. 

WOW - look at you, Bran!  You're melting!  I'm so jealous

I am feeing pretty darn good, but still wishing I had the restriction from my band.  You are doing well yourself  Deb..........................pretty soon we are gonna be hot mamas!

Im a assigned to Dr Deveney but you dont get to see the surgeon until you are approved...then they set up pre op and surgery date ......

 Dr. Wolf is my surgeon.  During my consult he basically said that they leave it up to the patient to decide.  There are of course considerations to be made such as scar tissue and related illnesses that might limit your options but for the most part you have to do your research and figure it out.  my approval with United healthcare too about  month (give or take a bit for clerical mess ups at OHSU).  I dont think your surgeon does lapband and I do think OHSU is a big fan of RNY (their most common surgical procedure).  During the seminar-of which i think Dr. D spoke-he sang the praises of RNY over any of the others.  I felt it was pretty obvious which one he preferred.  I would suggest you start doing your homework and think about what you want because ultimately unless you have extenuating cir****tances its up to you.

Im going for lapband  but that was a decision after a lot of discussion with my husband and research I feel is best for me.  any of the others might be equally good or better for you!

Tina