The insurance process can be frustrating and confusing for many reasons. Insurance polices vary greatly by employer, or even geographical locations. Even taking pro-active measures to get authorization for surgery might not guarantee payment of the claim. Most surgeons' offices have staff that handles insurance authorizations, however, it would be
Hospitals across the country are creating specialized bariatric emergency room treatment areas to better accommodate patients affected by obesity. In addition, to improved care for patients, the specialized areas will also protect staff when lifting and moving patients. The treatment rooms are equipped with larger beds, floor mounted toilets, high
Receiving an insurance denial for weight loss surgery can be upsetting news for many patients. Often patients have invested months into preparation for the chance to have life changing and saving surgery only to receive a big "no". However, a denial does not mean all hope is gone. While the
August 13, 2014 - Over the past decade thousands of American and Canadian patients with weight problems came to Mexicali Bariatric Center seeking treatment with Dr. Alberto Aceves in order to undergo weight loss surgery. Our mentor, Dr. Alberto Aceves, was one of the world's leading authorities on bariatric surgery.
The ObesityHelp team is deeply saddened to share with our members and visitors that of one of our highly regarded community members and advocates, Dr. Joseph A. Kuhn, 55, passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2014. He was a cherished husband, father, son, brother and friend and a very caring
Since 1998, when Eric Klein founded ObesityHelp.com, one of his missions has been to help people wanting to have bariatric surgery as a treatment for life-threatening obesity. Since the start, Eric has wanted to bridge the gap between support, education, and the process of having weight loss surgery. Through community
A review conducted by a Brazilian team of researchers found a possible association between weight loss surgery and a reduction in cancer diagnosis. The researchers reviewed the results of 13 studies conducted involving cancer rates after weight loss surgery. The combined studies included more than 54,000 patients. Results of
Dear ObesityHelp Friends and Family, It is with a very heavy heart and deep sadness that we share with you that the world and the OH Community has lost a dedicated, caring, and wonderful bariatric surgeon and friend. Last evening, Dr. Alberto Aceves was traveling from San Luis Gonzaga to
I’m so tired of hearing that people who have had weight loss surgery are somehow taking the easy way out. While at the beginning, weight loss surgery provides much more support or help than it does later, it is the individual who must provide a lot of effort long term
Results of a three-year Cleveland Clinic study indicate that bariatric surgery is more effective for treating Type 2 diabetes when compared to medication alone, even in patients who were not morbidly obese. The study followed 150 patients who were were overweight or mildly obese and had diabetes that was not well
