*This is for my current process. I started pursuing wls in 2006 and several months into the process we ended up losing our health insurance.
May 02, 2014
- Spoke to my primary care physician about wanting to pursue Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy
- This is day one of my six month doctor supervised weight loss attempt
- Weight: 276
May 15, 2014
- Attended a seminar on weight loss surgery
- Got my packet full of information and papers to fill out
June 02, 2014
- Month 2 documentation with my primary care physician
- Requested a formal referral letter to be sent to the surgeons group for insurance
- Weight: 272
June 10, 2014
- My sister had her VSG done
July 1, 2014
- Month 3 documentation
- Weight: 266
So, I'm sure I'm missing some goodies in there time has gotten away from me and I can't believe I am already 1/3 of the way to my surgery! Is this for real??
I did have a hiccup, that sadly I was anticipating but was crossing my fingers that it wouldn't be the case. I confirmed that the surgery will take up the remainder of my max out of pocket expenses with my insurance. Our individual rate is higher with this insurance policy than we have ever had before and I'll have to pay the full $6350 out and then they will pick up the remainder. I've already paid some medical bills that have taken this amount down somewhat, but it is still a bigger financial hit than we are generally ready to take. I am determined to make it work... my heart is so set on this. I'm just not sure HOW yet. ;)
I'll be more diligent about updating more regularly. The end of the school year and the start of summer vacation has gotten the better of me.
I have my consultation with my surgeon next Friday, July 11th. I'm very excited to get all of the preliminary requirements in order and under way. <3
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