SSM Weight Loss Institute at DePaul (St. Louis - Questions

 Hello to all the St. Louis Metro VSG people. 

I am just down the street a little in Fairview Heights.

I am going through New Start and hope to get a date before the end of the year.

Phillip

Hi,

First of all, congrats!!!

I am in the process of trying to have RNY surgery at SSM DePaul and I go to see Dr. Scott on Monday 1/24. I also have UHC and I was wondering how long it took to get approval.

I am also seeing a mental health specialist on 1/24 and I see the dietician on 2/2.  Did you have to do anything else before getting approval?

Thanks,
Chelsea

Took only a week to get approval. You go to a day long class. Consists of a video, paperwork, meeting the nurse (your surgery date is given to you), blood work, pulmonary test, ekg, and I think that was it. Takes literally all day long, but very informative and exciting because you know the next step is the surgery, as long as all the tests come back ok. Good luck!!!!

Also, UHC has their requirements too, but am sure you know all that.