New here

My name is Jamie, I'm new here, I have been lurking for a few months. I have learned a lot reading all of the other posts.

I found out last week that I should be having my surgery within the next three weeks. I say should because this was very unexpected, I thought that I would have to wait until June due to the BMI/time requirement with Healthpartners. I will be having my educational nurse visit on Wed and then meet with Dr, Johnson on Friday and then schedule surgery for 10-14 days after that. They have to get insurance approval between the visit with Dr. Johnson and surgery. I still have a hard time believing that this is happening. I almost think that it went to well and that something will stop it.

I'm wondering if anyone else has Healthpartners and got insurance approval after you set your surgery date?

Thanks for you help

Jamie

Jamie,

I just wanted to say WELCOME.......I had Dr. Jeff Baker at that clinic. Dr. Johnson is also very good.......

Glad you came out of Lurker mode.....Hope someone can help you with your health partners question.....

Kelly

WELCOME to the boards!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  I hope all goes well and don't be afraid to ask questions  good luck to you and know we are all here for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi my name is mina and i have health partners insurance im waiting to do all the steps so i can have my insurance approve the surgery
what required steps have you did so far

I have completed the HealthPartners phone education, the psyc eval, the dietician, I've lost the pre-surgery weight, all that I have left is the nurse education and Dr. visit. My only thing that I'm worried about is the BMI for the two year period. I always thought that it was a two year to date, but apparently it is only a year that they look for. So with any luck I will get a date either this friday or next week. That is what I have been told, so I guess I am at the mercy of the insurance company.

Jamie:

Welcome!  I, too, went through the Unity program (surgery last June) and I have been really pleased with them.  Good luck in the weeks ahead!

RP

Welcome and Good Luck!!! We are here for you!!
                                     Jan

I can't help you with your HealthPartners question, but if Dr. Johnson and his people think you're good to go, I'd just trust that they know what they're doing!   I became a big believer in Karma as I went through the steps to surgery - green lights on the way to all my appointments, getting in sooner than expected thanks to last minute cancellations, stuff like that!  I didn't let it scare me, I chose to believe it was all a sign that this was the right thing to do! 

Think positive!  It's a wonderful, wonderful tool you're working towards - make the most of every single step, you'll never regret it!!

Welcome and good luck. I'm scheduled for surgery on 4/15.

Hi Jamie, welcome!  Be sure to post your date once you have it!