Surgeon Consult Monday!

Prouty2002
on 8/8/18 2:13 pm

I am new to this forum and have a few questions.

Has anyone went through Carle Bariatric program in Champaign, IL?

Does anyone have Health Alliance Insurance?

I have decided on Gastric Sleeve but I am curious of the requirements before surgery approval (i.e. psych, nutrition, and any other appts needed and wait times)

Thanks

jenorama
on 8/8/18 2:31 pm - CA
RNY on 10/07/13

This will be an exciting time for you! I would say your best bet would be to call your insurance before the consult and get a full understanding of what they require. For example, my insurance required that the procedure take place at a Center of Excellence and that I undergo a six month supervised diet program.

Then, when you have your consultation, you can chat with the surgeon or the program coordinator about how to best mesh whatever requirements they have with what your insurance requires. Someone else on here might very well have the same insurance company, but plans and exclusions can vary wildly.

Good luck in your process!

Jen

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