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Topic: RE: Another newbie + a couple KP questions
Hi all,
Karen, I know surgery was today, but in case you read this post op, good luck.
Karen is right, gastric bypass can be around $25K and up, so your portion is about $7 to 10K, lap band usually is less expensive. If you check out www.coloradobariatric.com, Dr. Thomas Brown's website, one of Kaiser's Dr.'s and go to the financing section there are 2 medical loan groups there. The other Dr. Kaiser uses is Dr. Frank Chae, his website is www.nationalbariatrics.com, not sure if they have financing there or not. Hope this helps.
Jen
286.5/274.5/155/130 High/Surg/Current/Goal ~~ Jennifer
Topic: RE: So how did you get started?
make sure that your ins. will cover lap band, then call you PCP and ask if they support your decision for WLS, if not, then I would actually get another PCP, as it is much easier if they support it as you will be seeing them also. There is one main surgical group here in the springs, they operate out of Penrose Hospital they are Colorado Springs Surgical group. Before you can meet with the surgeon, you have to attend an informational meeting with Fran the baractrics coordinator.
Good Luck in your journey!
Gayle 6'2"
Topic: So how did you get started?
My husband recently switched jobs, and now WLS is covered by our health insurance. I couldn't afford it before, but now I am ready to get started. I was just curious, where does one start on this journey? Did you go to your PCP and get a referral? Did you just call a surgeon and make an appt? Did you call your insurance company first? We don't have any seminars in the Colorado Springs area for me to attend, so I can't do that.
After researching as much as I could online, I think the Lap Band is the option I would prefer. I just am not sure where to start!
Topic: AN INVITATION to GLBT interest board
Hello...I have posted this information a couple of times.
I am inviting ANY gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered members or supporters to a specific "MESSAGE BOARD" for our community. Since posting the first invitation several longtime OH members who where not aware of this board have started to post.
This is the direct link to the message board.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/gay_lesbian_bisexual_trans gender/posts.html
Thank You........Sean
(deactivated member)
on 10/29/07 2:51 am
on 10/29/07 2:51 am
Topic: BMI of 34 - Is there any hope of lap band approval?
Are there any surgeons in the state of Colorado that may approve lap band surgery with a BMI of 34? If there are, how about insurance coverage? I have Cigna and they told me that my BMI doesn't have to be in a certain range as long as the physician approves the procedure. However, most surgeons won't do it unless your BMI is >40 or >35 with risk factors. Again, my BMI is 34 with joint pain. What other risk factors are taken into consideration? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Topic: RE: Another newbie + a couple KP questions
I'll send you positive thoughts tomorrow, Karen. Congratulations! Thank you so much for the information; it will give me an idea of what I'll have to pay at least. Good luck!
Topic: RE: WLS for Teenage Daughter in Denver
Dr Snyder is one of the best in the field. Dr Kirshenbaum has not been doing them that long. I had a friend that went to Dr Chae and Dr Brown and heard great things.. You should go to the free seminars they offer and you will get to meet them. I highly recommend Snyder.
Topic: RE: Another newbie + a couple KP questions
Hi there - I have Kaiser insurance here in Colorado with the 30% co-payment as well and my surgery is in just a few days (October 30th). Kaiser gave me an estimate of $7,000 - $10,000 for RNY surgery, the exact amount will depend on how long I'm in the hospital, etc. Dr. Chae is doing my surgery and I had to pay $5,300 as a downpayment prior to the surgery. You can make payment arrangement if you need to. I don't have the specifics on the payment arrangements though. I believe if you have the lap band it is less expensive. I've been very happy with Kaiser so far. Good luck!
Topic: Another newbie + a couple KP questions
I was so excited to see that others on the OH boards are working with Kaiser in Colorado. There are several people at work here who've had both the RNY and the lap and been successful. I've been considering one or the other for several years.
Unfortunately, my company excluded all forms of weight loss surgery two years ago, so I thought that was pretty much it. 
Lucky fate; they changed the policy back this year and revised it again for 2008. Long story short: bariatric surgery is covered but my portion 30%.
I've been working with my doctor, who knows I have been on Weigh****chers for over a year. I've lost about 30lbs but am stalled and even starting to rebound a bit. I finally broke down this week and emailed my doc about surgery. She gave me an instant referral to the Weight Management group and says she'll help with whatever I need. I've read up; I know it can take a while.
I'm sorry if this is an inappopriate question, but can anybody give me an idea of what my out of pocket costs might be if I am paying 30% through Kaiser? I'm trying to figure out financing for this grand adventure
Thanks in advance!
Lucky fate; they changed the policy back this year and revised it again for 2008. Long story short: bariatric surgery is covered but my portion 30%.
I've been working with my doctor, who knows I have been on Weigh****chers for over a year. I've lost about 30lbs but am stalled and even starting to rebound a bit. I finally broke down this week and emailed my doc about surgery. She gave me an instant referral to the Weight Management group and says she'll help with whatever I need. I've read up; I know it can take a while.
I'm sorry if this is an inappopriate question, but can anybody give me an idea of what my out of pocket costs might be if I am paying 30% through Kaiser? I'm trying to figure out financing for this grand adventure
Thanks in advance! Most Active
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