where do I go from here?

I am just frustrated today, I have my approval from the insurance company, had my psyche evail, saw the dietician, have started the pre-op diet. I tried calling the Bariactric center today which yes they were busy, but I sat here all day waiting for Elaine to call me back and nothing. I don't know what else I need to do, I guess its just one of those days. Thanks for letting whine.

Hi.  I'm new to the forum. My husband is supposed to approved for the surgery soon.  He had to jump through so many hoops... The last one was that the psychiatrist screwed up and hubby had to for an aoda which set the surgery approval back about 6 weeks.  It's bad enough to get denied and then find out that the support person was to blame.  Hang in there.  Since you're approved generally the surgery is scheduled about 4- six weeks out.  The surgery is becoming pretty mainstream now, as more people are meeting the criteria.  We've had to wait for thtree or four days for calls to be returned.  Makes you want to scream or something. Let us know when you're scheduled, and we'll keep you in our thoughts.  Good luck,   Lonswife

Hey Neighbor :-) Yes.. Elaine is busy, it generally took me about a day to hear back from her.  Do you have your approval in writing yet? Or was it only verbal? If it was verbal they will wait until they have it in writing. After they had my written approval it took about a day for them to schedule my surgery.. and then I was scheduled for 2 months out (Dr. was on vacation... hence why so far out).  Generally they will schedule out 4-6 weeks.   EDIT:  I just looked at your profile...and no I have not had to take the 8 week class that Dr. Groh suggested. Perhaps you will want to see if they (MW Bariatrics) want you to comlete that course first? Also, you may want to give them a call this afternoon if you don't hear from them this morning. If they are unable to schedule your surgery then ask them if they are needing any additional information.  Good luck!

Hi Denise, I did recieve a call from Elaine this morning and she tells me that Betsy has to go thru all the paper work to make sure everything is in order, and that she would probably be finished sometime this week and then scheduling will call me to set up my date.As for the life skills class I can start it and  then fini**** after surgery. I don't have to wait til it is done before I get surgery. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I get scheduled soon.