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I know what you mean about the new year. We will submit for the...

Change of Plans. - I thought that in November that we would be submitting information to get approval for the surgeon but as it turns out plans have changed. My insurance says that I have to do a 6 m...

That is wonderful news!! Congrats on your success so far! You...

Medically Necessary - I am willing to fight to get an approval for my surgery. Two weeks from this Thursday we will be submitting the info to get the approval for the surgeon. I have been told to be pre...

It would be devastating to hear no but the lady at my surgeons office...

Unfortunately I don't think you are. It's called the Medicaid Maze. My...

Ready for an answer. - I am feeling pretty overwhelmed today. The closer I get to finding out if I get an approval it's like the crazier I get. I have done as much research as possible to confirm that th...

Thank you!! I wish you luck as well. Hopefully we will be on the...

Early morning post - I am getting anxious. I have 2 classes left and and a psych eval at the end of the month. In November we will be submitting approval for the surgeon. I am trying to mentally prepar...

Upper Endoscope - check. - Yesterday I had an upper endoscope. I had a little bit of a rough experience starting out. The nurse infiltrated my IV and I thought the pain was normal and did not say anything li...

That is wonderful news! Congrats.

Good luck!!

Cheers to new friends. - Cheers to making new friends!! I haven't been a member on here for very long but I have already taken in so much information. It feels nice to have people who can relate and unders...

Staying Positive. - I am 28 years old and trying to have the sleeve surgery. I have Medicaid and so I know it is going to be a long road ahead. As of right now, I have an upper endoscope scheduled and...

I am getting closer and closer. - I have an upper GI scheduled at the end of September. That and only 3 NUT classes are stopping me. After I complete those things, they are going to submit everything so I can try t...

That is awesome. So happy for you!

I am sorry to hear that. You keep your head up girl and stay focused....

Congrats! Proud of you. You are doing amazing. It sounds like you...

That is great. So happy for you!!

That is awesome!! Congrats!

Medicaid Maze - Oh yes, the Medicaid Maze. I am currently dealing with this. I decided to contact a WLP in Ky. They informed that they would accept my insurance BUT I needed a referral from my PCP...

I had this happen to me. My doctor informed me the day she sent...

I know exactly how you feel. My appointment date is July 21st! The...

United Healthcare ( backed my medicaid) and Prior - I have United Healthcare Community of Ohio (backed by medicaid)  and the only thing that the insurance company can tell me is that I need a prior authorization. UHC could not tell ...

Prior Authorization? - I broke down and called my insurance company to see if they will cover WLS and all they could tell me was that I needed a prior authorization. Is this normal? I have already made a...