cdepietro
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
I was approved... - I have been approved and am waiting for confirmation on the date of 7-25... I am so excited cant wait...
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Approved on monday I hope - I was able to get the 6 month of weights the insurance company wanted. I spoke with the nurse at the insurance company today and she said that she thinks i should be approved on Mo...
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Status pended update so stressed - So I posted yesterday about waiting to hear about my approval or denial and today I receive a call from the nurse at the insurance company telling me I do need the 6 months weight ...
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
What does status pended mean? - My doc put in for approval on Monday and my insurance website had been showing since yesterday status pended I looked it up and some places online says that means they require more...
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
How ong for approval or denial - I went to my surgeon last wednesday for them to submit for surgery approval my doc office said as soon as they have written approval they wll schedule me within 2 weeks? I know tha...
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
No bougie used??? - I met with my surgeon yesterday and I asked him what size bougie he uses and he said he doesnt use one. he said he did but now he uses what ever it is that they use when stapling t...
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
And the waiting begins - So I think I moved fairly quickly in 6 weeks I had all my necessary pre op tests Nut meetings done. I just got an appt for 6-30 to sign the consent forms for them to put in for app...
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
So stressed over approval - I got my last clearance letter today. My BMI is like 39.1 and I am technically a revision my band was removed on 3-21-11. My insurance company requires a 6 month medically supervis...
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Who else started with a BMI of 36 - I had my band removed on 3-21 and have gained about 35 lbs. I currently have a bmi of about 36. I should not have a problem I hope getting apporoved because I have sleep apnea. My ...
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
do you throw up often - I had the band for 8 yrs and had it removed about 10 weks ago I am now in the process of doing the testing for the sleeve. I threw up everyday for 8 years sometimes once sometimes ...
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
My surgeons office is stressing me out - They are really making me crazy. I had my lap band removed 10 weeks ago and asked for the sleeve at that time. He said I would have to wait. So 8 weeks later I contact my insurance...
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
How long did it take you to get a surgery date - Hi I had my lap band removed 2 months ago and have gained 35 lbs. I have an appt with my surgeon tommorow and I want the sleeve. My question is how long did it take you from your f...
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
hip medicaid - does anyone know if hip medicaid requires that 6 month supervised diet>.? I had my band removed 2 months ago and want the sleeve.
cdepietro posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Help if you can with some answers - I had my lap band rmoved 2 months ago and despite my best efforts I have gained 25-30 lbs. I live in new york and have hip medicaid. I called them today and they said they do cover...
