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Topic: Lap Band or Gastic Bypass??
This is my first post! I am currently doing my 6 month supervised diet before I can be banded to get it covered by insurance. A little over view, I considered Lap Band many years ago and kept putting it off thinking I could lose the weight and do it myself only to become heavier. The Hubby and I decided to try and have a baby before getting the surgery after two years of trying and some fertility help we were still not pregnant and decided to just go ahead with the weight loss 6 month supervised diet. One month before my 6 month supervised diet was going to be completed and having done all my pre-surgery lab work and my psych evaluation, I found out I was pregnant! I was so bummed and upset. Now I was only going to get bigger.
Well I had my baby girl Dallas (9lbs 4oz / 22.5 inches) 8 weeks ago and couldn't be happier! I love her so much and she was worth the wait and starting over. I did develop gestational diabetes with my pregnancy which has gone away now. I only gained 12 lbs with my pregnancy which I lost 13 lbs by my 6 week postpartum visit.
So here I am and having to start my 6 month supervised diet again. Insurance states is has to be 6 consecutive months. Also my OBGYN asked me to really look into Gastric Bypass RNY. She had the surgery and would prefer that surgery because of the success rate and less complications further down the road!
Well I had my baby girl Dallas (9lbs 4oz / 22.5 inches) 8 weeks ago and couldn't be happier! I love her so much and she was worth the wait and starting over. I did develop gestational diabetes with my pregnancy which has gone away now. I only gained 12 lbs with my pregnancy which I lost 13 lbs by my 6 week postpartum visit.
So here I am and having to start my 6 month supervised diet again. Insurance states is has to be 6 consecutive months. Also my OBGYN asked me to really look into Gastric Bypass RNY. She had the surgery and would prefer that surgery because of the success rate and less complications further down the road!
~*Jessica G.*~
Doing 6 month supervised diet
Doing 6 month supervised diet
Topic: Mental Health Eval Question
I am going to be doing my mental health eval this coming week- what exactly are they looking for? My friend has me scared that I am going to say something wrong and my insurance will deny it because of this-
my insurance criteria states: A-n evaluation by aIicensecl.mental health professional provider that specifically evaluates all of the following: any mental health or substance abuse conditions; the .emotional reaclinessand ability ofthe individual to make and sustain lifestyle and the adequacyof the individuafs support system
Has anyone does a mental health eval for insurance that was approved and can give me some help!!
my insurance criteria states: A-n evaluation by aIicensecl.mental health professional provider that specifically evaluates all of the following: any mental health or substance abuse conditions; the .emotional reaclinessand ability ofthe individual to make and sustain lifestyle and the adequacyof the individuafs support system
Has anyone does a mental health eval for insurance that was approved and can give me some help!!
Topic: New here!
I've been on the main OH forum for a while and just learned about this one! Want to say hello!
I believe in me...the best is yet to be!
Topic: RE: Anyone here have Independence Blue Cross??
Oh, I just saw it in your title. OOPS! I don't have any idea on that company...
Highest/Surgery Weight 230 Goal Weight 140 Current Weight 190
Starting BMI 36.6 Current BMI 28
My height is 5'7.
Topic: RE: Anyone here have Independence Blue Cross??
The insurance is Independence blue cross- it is through my husband’s work- I just hate my doctor’s office answer which is 1-52 weeks-
Topic: RE: Anyone here have Independence Blue Cross??
Who is your insurance through?
I have Altius Federal and once everything was submitted it took like 2 weeks to get back to me. The insurance has 30 days to decide and get back to your surgeon. Once they get back to the surgeon, the surgeon's office will call you and set up a surgery date, which will be scheduled about a month or so out.
I have Altius Federal and once everything was submitted it took like 2 weeks to get back to me. The insurance has 30 days to decide and get back to your surgeon. Once they get back to the surgeon, the surgeon's office will call you and set up a surgery date, which will be scheduled about a month or so out.
Highest/Surgery Weight 230 Goal Weight 140 Current Weight 190
Starting BMI 36.6 Current BMI 28
My height is 5'7.
Topic: RE: Approved!!
It shouldn't take too long. Once it's been submitted to the insurance, they have 30 days to get back to you. After that, the surgeon will call you letting you know it was approved and about a month or so out will be your surgery date. 
Highest/Surgery Weight 230 Goal Weight 140 Current Weight 190
Starting BMI 36.6 Current BMI 28
My height is 5'7.
Topic: Anyone here have Independence Blue Cross??
Putting in my paperwork tomorrow.. Just trying to see if anyone has this insurance and can tell me how it went with getting an approval. Time? Did they ask for me then their policy states they will want? Any info would be great :)
Thanks!
Thanks!
Topic: RE: Approved!!
CONGRATS TO HIM! I am waiting for my first letter and I feel like I have been waiting forever. I am so nervous and anxious. My doctor was so suppotive. He put my referal in on friday morning, how long should it take?
Much love,
Sarah
Much love,
Sarah
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