I heard that Baptist had a bariatric surgery Center and they are participating with my insurance so I called to inquire about it. I have completed all of the necessary steps to have my authorization approved by my insurance and am scheduled for surgery on February 20, 2017. A little over a month away and I am nervous!!! I have been on this journey for 6 months already trying to get the presidential approval requirements completed. I have been heavy all of my adult life and

Let me preface by saying I have been stalking this site for a few months now and you have all been a source of inspiration. I wanted to hold off on posting until I had my first appointment to start this process. My first appointment was on 3/8/16. I saw the surgeon, nutritionist, psychiatrist, nurse practitioner, insurance person all in a 6 hour period. So most of the appointments needed for insurance purposes all in one day. (It was a LONG and trying day). For insurance purposes,