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KristenRB82
on 8/22/13 2:34 am

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LumpySpacePrincess
on 8/21/13 1:54 pm - New Milford, NJ

Topic: Buying insurance just for surgery?

I'm buying an individual plan just for a few months to cover the surgery. Has anyone else done this? A little nervous about it, since I don't want to throw thousands of dollars away if I won't get approved, though I've heard that its easier to get approved on individual (non-group) plans since you're paying more.

Just nervous about the whole thing. Getting so big that moving around and taking care of myself is difficult, which it shouldn't be at only 33 years old. :(

mskami77
on 8/20/13 8:32 pm - AK

Topic: RE: Aetna ughhhhh HELP!!!

I have the same issue as you. Did you find out what the 3 month criteria requires? I have pcp, psych, dietitian, surgeon and weekly support groups.

Laccygurl
on 8/20/13 4:08 am - Paso Robles, CA

Topic: RE: Medi-Cal in CA?

It did for me. Talk to your reg doc. That is what I did. Took 4 months, from when I first was refurd to surgury. Im now 3 months out and doing great. Starting weight was 352, tw is 260..

Laurie

Member Services
on 8/19/13 6:36 am - Irvine, CA

Topic: Do you know.......

Do you know......our founder, Eric Klein, created ObesityHelp back in 1998 and we've been the source of information, support and education for bariatrics since that time.

Do you know.....that ObesityHelp organized and hosted the first ever National Conference for pre-ops, post-ops, and individuals considering weight loss surgery?

Please join us as we celebrate our history with the OH community of 65 events in 26 states since 2004, and our 2013 Event on October 4-5, 2013 in Anaheim, California!!

Member Services
on 8/15/13 2:20 am - Irvine, CA

Topic: RE: Delta health Insurance Question

Give them a call and ask how long their approval process is? Good luck1

Member Services
on 8/15/13 2:19 am - Irvine, CA

Topic: RE: HEALTHFIRST/MEDICAID NYC

Give them a call and find out what their process is and what they pay for. Also, find a surgeon in your area and they can be your best guide through the process.

Good Luck!

Member Services
on 8/15/13 2:18 am - Irvine, CA

Topic: RE: Medicare Questions

Hi Demi,

Your surgeon's office can be your greatest partner in maneuvering thorough the insurance process. Give them a all and make an appointment to sit down with the insurance rep.

Good luck!