The clinic is requesting written authorization for my laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (finally!)

Alison B.
on 4/21/15 8:50 am - ROSEVILLE, MN
VSG on 05/28/15

I began my journey to WLS on January 26, and the surgery should take place in May or June. I've done everything that's been asked of me, except for an upper GI Tract X-ray that's scheduled for this coming Monday. The process seems to have taken forever, and I often felt frustrated by the demands and the delays, but as another very wise OH member mentioned, it gives us time to learn as much as we can before the surgery. There is an incredible amount of information out there, including videos of the various surgical procedures and websites such as OH. Then there are cookbooks and in-person support groups and before-and-after photos and ... 

Thank you for sharing your experiences and your wisdom and your support with those of us just beginning the process.

Alison

Height: 5'10" HW: 264.4 Bariatric information session 1/21/15. Insurance approves VSG 4/30/15. Surgery date 5/28/15.

    

    

ipray
on 4/21/15 9:49 am
VSG on 11/06/14

It sounds like most of the pre-surgery prep work is behind you. You have done all of your homework and you have a great attitude so you should be very sucessful! Good luck to you!

    

Alison B.
on 4/23/15 6:13 am - ROSEVILLE, MN
VSG on 05/28/15

Thank you! I just hope I'll remember everything -- or at least remember where I wrote it down or flagged it in a book : )

Height: 5'10" HW: 264.4 Bariatric information session 1/21/15. Insurance approves VSG 4/30/15. Surgery date 5/28/15.

    

    

mickeymantle
on 4/21/15 10:16 am - Eugene/Springfield, OR
VSG on 07/22/13

it will go fast now insurance usually approves  within 2 weeks mine took 3 business days  , then its up to the surgeons schedule

    

   175 lb  lost,412 hw 336sw,241 cw surgery July 22 2013,surgeon Dr Colin MacColl,

 

  

                                                                                                             

 

 

 

Alison B.
on 4/23/15 6:14 am - ROSEVILLE, MN
VSG on 05/28/15

Three business days -- that's great! And thank you for your reply.

Height: 5'10" HW: 264.4 Bariatric information session 1/21/15. Insurance approves VSG 4/30/15. Surgery date 5/28/15.

    

    

Mary Gee
on 4/21/15 1:32 pm - AZ
VSG on 05/14/14

Whew, finally!!  Six months is the general time frame from Orientation Meeting to Surgery Date. It seems to take forever, then all of the sudden here it is and you're freaking out!  

Sounds like you are well prepared.  Blink your eyes and you'll be on the Losers' Bench!

Mary

       

 HW: 380 SW: 324 GW: 175  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alison B.
on 4/23/15 6:15 am - ROSEVILLE, MN
VSG on 05/28/15

Thank you -- I look forward to joining those already on the bench!

Height: 5'10" HW: 264.4 Bariatric information session 1/21/15. Insurance approves VSG 4/30/15. Surgery date 5/28/15.

    

    

(deactivated member)
on 4/22/15 3:16 am
with

I know your pain!  My first group orientation was in mid-January, I didn't get scheduled for my one on one consultation and testing until February, first nutritionist appt. in March then April and one last one to go in May before they even send the info into my insurance company.  5 months of hard work so far to MAYBE have this surgery.  The worst part is that my insurance company doesn't even REQUIRE the nutritionist appointments pre-op.  Technically they could have sent it in for approval back in February.  Can not wait to hear that I have a date! 

Alison B.
on 4/23/15 6:23 am - ROSEVILLE, MN
VSG on 05/28/15

You've remembered to keep track of your timeline, which is great. Some day soon you'll look back and see how far you've come. Congratulations on doing all that you have to get to this point : )

The clinic that I'm going through required behavior modification sessions, which the insurance company didn't require. However, this was the program/hospital that my insurance policy would cover, so I grumbled but complied. It will be worth it in the end.

Height: 5'10" HW: 264.4 Bariatric information session 1/21/15. Insurance approves VSG 4/30/15. Surgery date 5/28/15.

    

    

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