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07-01-2006, 07:49 PM
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| Whipper Snapper  |  Steps after insurance approval? Hey all, Ok so I haven't been approved by my insurance yet, but I'm staying optimistic. I'm curious what the general steps are after being approved until the actual surgery. Is it pretty much standard or does it depend on the surgeon's requirements? I know from my research that there are a lot of tests that need to be done prior to surgery so I'm just kinda looking for a feel of what to expect and how long it takes from the time you're approved by insurance till the actual surgery. Thanks in advance! |
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Yes, you can often get insurance cover for your Weight Loss Surgery. Our own Craig "Big-T" Thompson has been there and done that, and he's written an e-book about it.  |
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07-02-2006, 05:52 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,755
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
Height: 310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass     | WELL SLOOPY i would think this depends on the protocal of your surgeons office. FOR me once i had insurance approval and if i met my surgeons PRE OP WEIGHT LOSS requirement he books your date. I did all my preoperative clearances before insurance submittal so that was all done and had the green light for surgery. I imagine a call to the surgeon could help you know how it works in there office, just ask the receptionist. NO question is silly for them and they know the waiting is hard for us and that we get impatient. KEEP us posted lisa
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07-06-2006, 11:43 AM
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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: McGuire Air Force Base, New Jersey, USA
Posts: 2,495
Height: | Like Lisa said, so much varies from surgeon to surgeon that your best bet is really to go to him or her for those answers. In the meantime of course pre-op weightloss is always a plus for those that can do it and will help you on the operating table. Keep patient. This is deffinately worthwhile. Janae |
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11-25-2006, 06:09 AM
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| Newbie | hi I'm starting my classes next week and wanted to know how many classes do you attend before you meet the surgeon and just to chat with anyone about the whole process.I can't turn back now but it's hard to find someone to talk to that will be positive and and understanding please help! |
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11-25-2006, 10:06 AM
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| Super Moderator  | Welcome to the board, twinemzpeachez, thank you for joining us. We hope you'll feel at home here. As for how many classes, it depends on the bariatric center and surgeon, so what you get probably won't be what others got. You'll find lots of positive thoughts here, though, please post about yourself in You Profile, and there's also plenty of stuff in Coffee Talk and Stupid Qs. ((((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well!
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11-27-2006, 06:29 PM
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| Administrator  Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Auckland
Posts: 375
Blog Entries: 2 Weight Statistics 5' 11" Height: 198 lb Start Weight:
198 lb Current Weight:
176 lb Goal Weight:
22 lb Lb Left to Lose:
Body Mass Index 27.6123784963 BMI Start:
27.6123784963 BMI Current:
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Weight Loss Method Controlled Eating & Exercise | Quote:
Just a note in case you cant see the pm I have sent. Can you please check your email address. I have a bounce message saying that your address is not valid. All the best with your classes and WLS journey. This crowd are rather supportive and inspirational, so make the most of it!  | |
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