Finished 6month diet last week, got insurance approval in one day, and my surgery is...

obioxiupa
on 3/28/16 3:55 pm

I got my insurance approval last week, and my surgery is scheduled for April 25th.  I'v scheduled time off at work, and am excited it all seems to be moving along quickly now.

louisg
on 3/28/16 5:04 pm

What insurance do you have if you dont mind me asking?

obioxiupa
on 3/28/16 6:35 pm

It's not common - it's called allegiance.  My surgeons office said it was the fastest approval they've had.

(deactivated member)
on 3/28/16 5:59 pm
VSG on 12/17/15

Yes! That's so awesome! Congratulations! You just have to make it through whatever your surgeon's pre-op liquid diet is and you'll be there.

Liz WantsHealthForAll
on 3/29/16 5:11 am - Cape Cod, MA
VSG on 03/28/16

I had UHC.  THere was a 6 month supervised diet required,  but they accepted 2 at my primary care and 4 at surgeon.  Approval took a little over 2 weeks after all paperwork was submitted, and I just had the surgery 10 days after scheduled (a couple of days after approval).  It seemed like a long time going through the pre-approval, but sure went fast after!

Liz 5'3" HW: 219 SW: 185 GW: 125 LW: 113 Desired maintenance range: 120-123 CW: 120 (after losing 20 lb. regain)!

happyteacher
on 3/29/16 5:18 am

How exciting, and congrats!!

Surgeon: Chengelis  Surgery on 12/19/2011  A little less carb eating compared to my weight loss phase loose sleever here!

1Mo: -21  2Mo: -16  3Mo: -12  4MO - 13  5MO: -11 6MO: -10 7MO: -10.3 8MO: -6  Goal in 8 months 4 days!!   6' 2''  EWL 103%  Starting size 28 or 4x (tight) now size 12 or large, shoe size 12 w to 10.5   150+ pounds lost  

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cappy11448
on 3/29/16 6:19 am

Congratulations.  I wish you the best in your weight loss journey.

Carol

    

Surgery May 1, 2013. Starting Weight 385,  Surgery Weight 333,  Current Weight 160.  At GOAL!

Weight loss Pre-op 1-20 2-17 3-15 Post-op 1-20 2-18 3-15 4-14 5-16 6-11 7-12  8-8

                  9-11 10-7 11-7 12-7 13-8 14-6 15-3 16-7 17-3  18-3

     

Suzannadanna
on 3/29/16 9:52 am
VSG on 03/08/16

Congratulations! Insurance approval is a huge milestone. Now you can put that worry away and focus on preparing your body for surgery. Good luck!!

Darcy G.
on 3/29/16 11:22 am
VSG on 04/07/16

So awesome! Your insurance people seem to rock! Mine only came through after some LOUD-ANGRY-WORDS from my bariatric center.

Congratulations!

My surgery is next week and I'm still afraid to let myself get too excited. Like I'm going to jinx it if I do... So I'm going to vicariously enjoy your excitement :)

obioxiupa
on 3/29/16 12:07 pm

I am watching your progress and will be following right behind you - we should keep in touch and be a support for each other!  

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