In order to be approved for weight loss surgery, I need to meet with a nutritionist once a month for the next three months. Today I had my first meeting with her.
Learned some very important things about nutrition and diabetes. She also has a detailed plan on Pinterest.
https://www.pinterest.com/thinnerfuture/meal-ideas-surgical-non-surgical-weight-loss/
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Wednesday, July 17, 2019
Day One
Met with a weight loss surgeon today. Due to my weight combined with my diabetes numbers, he feels that I am strong candidate for Vertical Sleeve Gastric Bypass.
Technically, I don't meet my insurance company's criteria as my BMI was just under. However, both the doctor and staff made some "adjustments" to get the numbers to exactly where they needed to be in order to satisfy my insurance company.
He will send the report off to my insurance company and hopefully, they'll give me a preauthorization for surgery in three months.
The things I need to complete in order to get the surgery
Technically, I don't meet my insurance company's criteria as my BMI was just under. However, both the doctor and staff made some "adjustments" to get the numbers to exactly where they needed to be in order to satisfy my insurance company.
He will send the report off to my insurance company and hopefully, they'll give me a preauthorization for surgery in three months.
The things I need to complete in order to get the surgery
- Necessary lab work
- Meet with a psychologist once
- Meet with a nutritionist once a month for the next three months - first appointment is next Tuesday.
- and lastly, schedule an appointment with an endocrinologist to get my A1C down. I'm at 10 right now and need to be at 8 in order to get this surgery.
Wish me luck!
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