Question:
What happens now?

I have been approved by the doctor that I am in fact an obesed person. DDDUUUUHHHHH!!!!!! doesn't take rocet scientist to figure that one out. So he will submit his reccommendations that I need weight lose assistance. So what happens now. what do they do and what are my rights and can I just say I want the WLS or do Ihave to go through more diets. Please can someone help me. Thank you    — [Anonymous] (posted on August 16, 2001)

August 16, 2001
If I were you I would check with your insurance company to find out what the requirements are. I know with mine I had to see my PCP for a referral and then I saw the surgeon for the consult. After the consult I was scheduled for the psyc exam and so on....There is a process for every insurance provider. That would be a great place to start. Good Luck
   — ROBBIN S.

August 16, 2001
Insurance companies usually want you to be at least 100 lbs overweight , tried several medically supervised weightloss programs, and have weight related problems like arthritis, sleep apnea, etc. You didn't say if you saw a surgeon.
   — Brian G.

August 16, 2001
After my PCP said she thought weight loss surgery was an option for me, I found a dr. on my insurance plan got an appt. for consultation and then PCP gave me a referral to go see barriatric surgeon. I then filled out about 12 pages of information, be very,very detailed with everything. Any co morbities IE; acid reflus, high blood pressure, high colesterol so on. Any family history of heart disease. Any diets you have been on over the counter or perscription. Then all this was sent to insurance. I was approved within two weeks with blue cross hmo of GA. I am now waiting to go see psych. for evaluation and diet tech. for consultation. I also have to have an upper gi and gallbladder scan. There is alot you have to do before you even get a surgery date. Hope this helps.
   — pattyw