UPDATE!!! So Excited!
meyou4042
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I am so excited! Things seem to be rolling along, though I am sure there will be set backs! I had another information session with a new Surgeon last night. He was very informative, does not have a huge program fee, takes my insurance, etc! I was able to get a consult with him tomorrow afternoon!!!!!
I also called my insurance company again because I wanted to see about my 20% for the hospital and such, because the hospital told me that it has to be paid up front. Turns out that I only have to meet a $2000 out of pocket max, and then everything is covered at 100%!! That means my max out of pocket for insurance is $1100!
I am still working on finding a Nut and psych that will take my insurance, but worst case scenario I will pay that OOP. I am so excited for my appointment tomorrow! The coordinator also thinks that we can do the 12 week supervised diet as well, so we will see!
I also called my insurance company again because I wanted to see about my 20% for the hospital and such, because the hospital told me that it has to be paid up front. Turns out that I only have to meet a $2000 out of pocket max, and then everything is covered at 100%!! That means my max out of pocket for insurance is $1100!
I am still working on finding a Nut and psych that will take my insurance, but worst case scenario I will pay that OOP. I am so excited for my appointment tomorrow! The coordinator also thinks that we can do the 12 week supervised diet as well, so we will see!
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When you see the surgeon ask if the nutritionist and psych are part of his/her team. Mine is along with the exercise specialist, so it was all wrapped into the cost and makes it very convenient to get all your support in one place.0
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Congrats!! The center where my surgery was done had a nutritionist there however I did have to go elsewhere for the psych eval. They were able to provide me with several names to choose from. Hopefully your surgeon's office will be similar.0
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THAT IS GREAT! Hopefully the psych eval is included somehow but either way your getting closer!0
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Appointment went great today!! Today was day 1 of my Dr supervised diet! Dr agreed on the Sleeve for me, and also gave me a list of things to do before we submit to insurance. I have to get blood work done, signed off by my PCP, Pulmonologist (sleep apnea), and of course the Nut and Psych. The Dr did give me a list of people to check on, and there is a clinic in Lakeland that has both the Nut and Psych in the same place, and they take my insurance!!!! : - )
I am beyond excited!!!0 -
That's wonderful!!! I'm happy for you!!!0
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Appointment went great today!! Today was day 1 of my Dr supervised diet! Dr agreed on the Sleeve for me, and also gave me a list of things to do before we submit to insurance. I have to get blood work done, signed off by my PCP, Pulmonologist (sleep apnea), and of course the Nut and Psych. The Dr did give me a list of people to check on, and there is a clinic in Lakeland that has both the Nut and Psych in the same place, and they take my insurance!!!! : - )
I am beyond excited!!!
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That is great news. Glad things are progressing for you! Good Luck and I will be waiting to hear how you made out.0
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Congrats, and hold on for the ride of your life0
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Yay0