HELP!!! Has anyone done bariatric surgery through iehp/medi-cal?

kreyolcakee · August 2017

Hey pals!

I recently just started my journey to bariatric surgery on Aug 14th. My insurance requires a managed weight loss program, psych exams etc as I'm sure some of u kno! Being that my BMI is > 50 I'm req. to do the program for 3 months, and I had my first sit down with my psychologist yesterday (Aug 19th) ... my insurance authorized 4 sessions. But there are so many questions!!

First off !! How long after the weight loss Program did u have ur ACTUAL SURGERY? And did u have ur ekg and ex rays after the program or during?? Reason asked is bc the way my PCP was explaining everything made me think that I would be able to have my appointments during my 3 months with weight watchers. I was even shocked that I got a call from my psychologist 2 days after I even spoke with my doctor about the surgery.

Also , has anyone ever been denied? If so wat was the reason?

Pals with all insurances can respond with advice and answers ! But if u went they iehp please give me some clarity!

Lgcoulter33 · August 2017

What is iehp? Anyway, I am currently in the process of qualifying for surgery myself and would love to know the answers to these questions as well.

kreyolcakee · August 2017

Sorrry! Inland Empire Health plan

garber6th · August 2017

If you have questions regarding surgery you might want to consider this group -

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/637-gastric-bypass-vsg-lapband

There are people from all over and all stages of the process from pre-surgery to post surgery and you should get some honest and accurate information.

HELP!!! Has anyone done bariatric surgery through iehp/medi-cal?

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