Medicare and being 70

[Redy2go]

Hi Roseanne
I am 66 years old and having my sleeve surgery on October 15th. My surgeon told me this will add decades to my life. I applaud you for taking the steps to this new life we will embark on!! I think Medicare will pay for additional nutritional visits after surgery. Welcome and keep us posted!!

 

[Nanc]

Well I found my way back here. Update on The Golden Oldie, I am 78 yrs old had my sleeve on 9-18 and living to talk about it. It was a little rough but now I am 8 days post op. I also had to have a hiatal hernia repair which I didn’t even know I had so possibly a little harder.

 

[Roseanne37]

Welcome back. Sorry that you had a rough time, but you can't keep us "oldies" down. Did the surgeon find the hernia while you were having surgery? How long did you stay in the hospital? You are now on the other side of the mountain working your way down. You are an inspiration, take care of yourself and please keep us informed of your progress. And, always remember, we are as close as your computer. Besides being informative, This group of people has been supportive and wonderful!!

 

[Debinva]

Well I found my way back here. Update on The Golden Oldie, I am 78 yrs old had my sleeve on 9-18 and living to talk about it. It was a little rough but now I am 8 days post op. I also had to have a hiatal hernia repair which I didn’t even know I had so possibly a little harder.

Nan Hope you continue to feel better every day... Please find your way back often and keep us all updated on you progress!!

 

[Nicelady]

I’m 65 I’m 3 week post-op. Not doing as well as I would like to be. But before surgery I was no doing at all.
I had just signed up for medicare 2 days before my surgery. My patient advocate told me if you use medicare
The pre op steps take a little longer.

 

[Roseanne37]

Hi Nicelady, For me being on Medicare, could have shortened my wait. I was told that I needed 6 nutrition consecutive monthly visits. This was actually the requirement of my secondary insurance. When this was discovered, Medicare's requirement was only 2 nutrition visits and my surgery (if I completed all the other physician approvals could have been in December instead of next March. HOpefully, the next three weeks will be better ones. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[Debinva]

Good evening Nicelady.....I am sorry are you not mending as fast as you would like, perhaps being a little older we don't bounce back as fast! I will be 70 before I get to have surgery,,,, Dr office just checked on my medicare and told me it would take 7 months... they want once a month Dr supervised diet program.... I keep thinking they need to fast track me..... I'm almost 70!!!!!!!!!!! lol

 

[Nanc]

Nicelady me thinks this is going to take a while. I am 8 days out and got hit with a UTI. Feeling better now but my primary dr said due to constipation I set myself up for UTI. I am journaling each day how I feel and what I accomplish when I look back I am moving right out.

 

[RITA R.]

I am 70 and my comorbidities are degenerative disc disease, hyperlipidemia, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, and GERD. I just barely meet the weight qualification. I have read that seniors are only qualified by Medicare if they have severe comorbidities. I am concerned and I'm waiting on approval. Is there anyone in this group who has been in that situation and who is on Medicare? I'm a little anxious that I may not be approved.

 

[Redy2go]

Hi Rita. I am 66 years old and called Medicare. I had sleeve done and they approve my procedure. Call them for your worries! Be sure you know what procedure you are having done. Your surgeon office should be knowledgeable on this. I believe it doesn't take long for your Dr toget approval. But your BMI is important. Keep us posted!

 

[RITA R.]

Hi Rita. I am 66 years old and called Medicare. I had sleeve done and they approve my procedure. Call them for your worries! Be sure you know what procedure you are having done. Your surgeon office should be knowledgeable on this. I believe it doesn't take long for your Dr toget approval. But your BMI is important. Keep us posted!

Thank you for the info.My Dr. Said he is not sure because although I do have comorbidities but sometimes Medicare only approved the more serious ones like diabetes, HBP and Serious sleep apnea at higher age...elderly. My BMI is 36. Had a lapband removed 3 months ago...

 

[RITA R.]

I am on the fence I’m to do it or not having people say why you are 70? I have a date August 14 how hard was it to go home and take care of yourself or do you need help to get around. In November I will be going to St.Kitts is that to early to go on a vacation?

I will be 71 in December and I am hoping to be approved for bypass surgery I've heard that the comorbidities they consider are more strict for people over 65 and that they consider us on a case-by-case basis. I am somewhat concerned because I do not have high blood pressure or sleep apnea or diabetes.

 

[Roseanne37]

Hi Rita, I am 70 years old and on Medicare. I am going to have the sleeve done in March. I could have had the surgery done in December but for personal reasons , I am keeping the March date. I have hypertension, high collestrol , pre diabetic, acid reflux and a couple of other things that I take rx's for. I also have obese bmi. I would call Medicare with your concerns and check about the time frame. Good luck.

 

[Roseanne37]

Hi Rita, Have you heard back from your Dr. regarding hearing from Medicare about if your surgery will be approved. I hope it goes well for you.

 

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[Roseanne37]

Just wondering, how are the Medicare and 70+ group doing? I still have my colonoscopy & endoscope scheduled for Dec 18th and my nuclear stress test (heart Dr. requirement for clearance., not surgeon's) in January. I'm going to nutritionist classes to learn all that I can. Hope that all of you are doing well.

 

[Texnoble]

Just wondering, how are the Medicare and 70+ group doing? I still have my colonoscopy & endoscope scheduled for Dec 18th and my nuclear stress test (heart Dr. requirement for clearance., not surgeon's) in January. I'm going to nutritionist classes to learn all that I can. Hope that all of you are doing well.

Medicare and 66. Doing well, thank you. Down 80 lbs.

 

[Brenda2010]

Medicare and 66. Doing well, thank you. Down 80 lbs.

Wow, 80??? That's great, congratulations Tex!

 

[Roseanne37]

Medicare and 66. Doing well, thank you. Down 80 lbs.

WOW!!! Texnoble, glad to hear that you are doing well and down 80lbs. That's GREAT news. When was your procedure?

 

[Roseanne37]

Hi, how are all of the Medicare people making out. I'm updating this topic because I am having gastric sleeve surgery on March 18, 2020. and would love to hear of your experiences.