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Hi everyone, I just want to say I have been reading and reading all the postings and wow they are really helpful... I do have to say I need a angle to help me through this time of trying  to get surgery RNY....I was turned down due to being on medicade now I'm on medicare and looks like it will go through...I'm just full of fear and would like it if people would talk with me about the in's and out's post and after ect... Thanks  Debbie

Hi Debbie, With Medicare you do not need pre authorization.  The Dr needs to document your co-morbidities and you need to deal with the Drs requirements. Just keep on reading and go ahead and ask questions folks are right friendly around here.

debbie- i pm'd you- i would be proud to be your angel and i have a friend in benton harbor (from this board) --message me!

I would really like that...I'm not sure what a angle does but yes I would really like it thank you so much

wow really? I thought you had to make sure it would be covered...

Hi Casey, I went through medicare and medicaid to be approved for surgery and the only thing extra I had to do was a 6 month documented diet, so if you are still in the process it may be a good thing to ask your center if it is required from medicare,I waited until everything was done or so I thought,and I thought I had enough diet documentation. My surgery was scheduled for 8/21, but got postponed until I can get a couple of health issues taken care of. It may be postponed, but I will still have it!! I finished the diet documentation and I was approved the next day. The center I am dealing with took care of it all, insurance wise. I'm dealing with Hurley. Hope this helps. Lynn :)

thanks for the information..I was just on medicade at 1st and was turned down..Now I hope that I have both medicare prim I will not be turned down again.. Thanks for your help, Debbie

Don't get in a knot. It won't do you any good. Do your homework on the SX and start practicing being a GAP now. Start your walking and water routine. Try protein products. Learn to eat on a schedule and chew your food and wait between bites. Get used to it now and you won't fail later. And stop being scared. kp