Probably won't have surgery for another 4 months
My surgeon is in and out as his wife has terminal cancer. As of right now my surgery won't be for another four months, at least. They won't even submit my paperwork to insurance, as even if it gets approved, the approval may expire prior to me getting surgery. I am so very sad for him, and also frustrated for myself. I've been working at this for a full year now.
hw: 311 cw:304 sw:??? gw:150
I'm sorry to hear that. Is it possible to have a different surgeon do your procedure?
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
You shouldn't have to do everything over. You would need to consult with the new surgeon, of course, and they might want you to consult with their dietician. If they have a pre op class there, they'd probably want you to attend that. You should not have to repeat any pre op tests you've already done, though.
There are no other surgeons on your insurance plan closer than seven hours to you?
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
You shouldn't have to do everything over. You would need to consult with the new surgeon, of course, and they might want you to consult with their dietician. If they have a pre op class there, they'd probably want you to attend that. You should not have to repeat any pre op tests you've already done, though.
There are no other surgeons on your insurance plan closer than seven hours to you?
HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!
You don't have to switch. But it's an option available to you, if you don't want to wait four more months.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
I started the process of getting insurance approval for WLS in VA in January. I moved to SC in July for work, and the only thing I had to repeat was the information seminar, which was like an hour and a half one night. No biggie. Most programs wont make you repeat all you have already done, and anywhere that is a Center of Excellence has had to work pretty hard to get that recognition. It certainly wouldn't hurt to go check it out. Good luck, and don't give up!
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