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Topic: RE: Surgery on 12/14
My name is Tami and i am having surgery on Dec 15th in fort collins so we can be buddies if you want.
I am 25 have a 16 month old son, i have alot of asthma problems, hypertension, hypothroidism, back and joint pain.
Congrats on making a choice that will change your life for the better. best wishes for a fast recovery
I am 25 have a 16 month old son, i have alot of asthma problems, hypertension, hypothroidism, back and joint pain.
Congrats on making a choice that will change your life for the better. best wishes for a fast recovery
Topic: Littleton Support Group - MEETING MEETING MEETING
We will be holding a meeting for anyone and everyone on Thursday 10/28 at
Faith Community Church 6228 S Carr Ct. Littleton. CO 80123 From 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
I hope to see you there!
Yvonne
OH Certified Support Group Leader/Coach
Faith Community Church 6228 S Carr Ct. Littleton. CO 80123 From 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
I hope to see you there!
Yvonne
OH Certified Support Group Leader/Coach
Topic: RE: RNY surgeons
I am also going through the
Northern Colorado Surgical Associates
they are a
Center of Excellence
there phone#970-482-6456
www.ncsurgical.net
I live in Florence, and the drive is aways.. but well worth it in the long run. My Dr is Dr. Robert Quaid.
I have my Surgery date yeahhhhh.... 11-2-10
I am also going through the
Northern Colorado Surgical Associates
they are a
Center of Excellence
there phone#970-482-6456
www.ncsurgical.net
I live in Florence, and the drive is aways.. but well worth it in the long run. My Dr is Dr. Robert Quaid.
I have my Surgery date yeahhhhh.... 11-2-10
Life is just starting 
Topic: RE: Need some info on GB....and Medicaid
Hi there,
I have Colorado Medicaid, traditional. I called around to the different bariatric surgeons, all of which are on the Medicaid list as contracted doctors. Dr. Shoen (sp) with University Hospital in Aurora is taking patients, but has a 3 month waiting list and requires a referral from a primary care physician. None of the other docs are taking new patients. EXCEPT Dr. Matthew Metz in Parker. He does not require a referral from a PCP (neither does traditional medicaid). I had my consultation on 10/6, my prior authorization was approved dated 10/14/10 and I'm having my RNY surgery covered 100% on 12/14/2010 at Parker-Adventist Hospital. I could have had it this month or early November, but I am a full time student/SAHM and needed to wait til the end of my college semester.
I have Colorado Medicaid, traditional. I called around to the different bariatric surgeons, all of which are on the Medicaid list as contracted doctors. Dr. Shoen (sp) with University Hospital in Aurora is taking patients, but has a 3 month waiting list and requires a referral from a primary care physician. None of the other docs are taking new patients. EXCEPT Dr. Matthew Metz in Parker. He does not require a referral from a PCP (neither does traditional medicaid). I had my consultation on 10/6, my prior authorization was approved dated 10/14/10 and I'm having my RNY surgery covered 100% on 12/14/2010 at Parker-Adventist Hospital. I could have had it this month or early November, but I am a full time student/SAHM and needed to wait til the end of my college semester.
http://lezabug.blogspot.com/
http://barigurl1976.blogspot.com/ Going Bariatric on a Budget!!
http://barigurl1976.blogspot.com/ Going Bariatric on a Budget!!
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
As of October 1, 2010, there is only ONE bariatric surgeron that is taking NEW medicaid patients for surgery. He is located in Parker, CO and the surgeries are done at Parker-Adventist Hospital.
I was just approved by Colorado Medicaid for RNY surgery. The office staff put in the request for prior authorization on 10/7/10 and my letter came in the mail this past week. The prior auth is dated 10/14/2010. There is no longer any 6 month waiting period or requirement for medically supervised diet, but you do have to be at least 100 pounds overweight or have co-morbidities to get the surgery covered if you are under a certain BMI.
My surgery date is 12/14/2010...after a decade of being told no by private insurers. Medicaid is paying 100%.
Dr. Matthew A Metz
The Bariatric & Metabolic Center of Colorado
Sierra Medical Office Buliding
9399 Crown Crest Blvd. #110
Parker CO 80138
Phone: 303-269-4370
866-681-0294
FYI--Dr. Metz is WONDERFUL as is his staff. He is currently on the board is writing the Medicaid guidelines for bariatric surgery.
I was just approved by Colorado Medicaid for RNY surgery. The office staff put in the request for prior authorization on 10/7/10 and my letter came in the mail this past week. The prior auth is dated 10/14/2010. There is no longer any 6 month waiting period or requirement for medically supervised diet, but you do have to be at least 100 pounds overweight or have co-morbidities to get the surgery covered if you are under a certain BMI.
My surgery date is 12/14/2010...after a decade of being told no by private insurers. Medicaid is paying 100%.
Dr. Matthew A Metz
The Bariatric & Metabolic Center of Colorado
Sierra Medical Office Buliding
9399 Crown Crest Blvd. #110
Parker CO 80138
Phone: 303-269-4370
866-681-0294
FYI--Dr. Metz is WONDERFUL as is his staff. He is currently on the board is writing the Medicaid guidelines for bariatric surgery.
http://lezabug.blogspot.com/
http://barigurl1976.blogspot.com/ Going Bariatric on a Budget!!
http://barigurl1976.blogspot.com/ Going Bariatric on a Budget!!
Topic: Surgery on 12/14
Hi there,
I'm Leza, and I live in Wheat Ridge with my partner and 4 year old twin girls. I am having RNY surgery on 12/14 with Dr. Metz in Parker.
I have some conditions that may not go away with weight loss surgery such as fibromyalgia and PCOS, so that makes me very nervous. I am still optimistic that I can kill the hypertension, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, type 2 diabetes, tendonitis, acid refulx and asthma issues. I am only 34 and have more health problems than both my parents combined!!
I am also looking for support groups in the area, but have no idea where to look or who to call. I'm thinking Overeater's Anon might be good. I am also going to start counseling next month through Jefferson Center for Mental Health.
I'm Leza, and I live in Wheat Ridge with my partner and 4 year old twin girls. I am having RNY surgery on 12/14 with Dr. Metz in Parker.
I have some conditions that may not go away with weight loss surgery such as fibromyalgia and PCOS, so that makes me very nervous. I am still optimistic that I can kill the hypertension, high cholesterol, high triglycerides, type 2 diabetes, tendonitis, acid refulx and asthma issues. I am only 34 and have more health problems than both my parents combined!!
I am also looking for support groups in the area, but have no idea where to look or who to call. I'm thinking Overeater's Anon might be good. I am also going to start counseling next month through Jefferson Center for Mental Health.
http://lezabug.blogspot.com/
http://barigurl1976.blogspot.com/ Going Bariatric on a Budget!!
http://barigurl1976.blogspot.com/ Going Bariatric on a Budget!!
Topic: RE: Sometimes the choice hurts
Thank you for the support. I believe with alot of school districts..they get a good rate if 100% of employees are on plan. It was sad to turn it down but I havent worked this hard for this long to throw it away. Thank God for my husband having excellent insurance..it is worth more than gold. 
Topic: RE: Sometimes the choice hurts
THAT is ridiculous!!!! Why would they force you to take their insurance, when you are happy as pie with your husband's coverage?? Why is it any of their business which insurance you choose (or really, if you choose to have any at all)??? Ugh!! Sorry that happened, but things happen for a reason, and that job was not meant for you! Good luck in your job search, and good luck with your surgery!!!
Jennifer
THAT is ridiculous!!!! Why would they force you to take their insurance, when you are happy as pie with your husband's coverage?? Why is it any of their business which insurance you choose (or really, if you choose to have any at all)??? Ugh!! Sorry that happened, but things happen for a reason, and that job was not meant for you! Good luck in your job search, and good luck with your surgery!!!
Jennifer
Topic: Sometimes the choice hurts
Morning gang-
So..I have been on the job hunt for 3 months now and have had little luck. I finally got an offer from the local high school and thought all our money problems and such was a thing of the past. I went in to sign papers and found out that the district has a 100% particiapation health plan. What this means to me is that I am required to take their insurance as my primary hence being dropped from my husbands very good insurance. I was so upset..I havent worked this hard to find a insurance to cover WLS only to blow it for a minimum paid job. I have tried every way to figure out how to get around this mandatory insurance thing but it isn;t going to work. So..I called and declined the job and am still broke and jobless..lol. This surgery means the world to me and I hope there is something out there that will allow me to work AND get WLS. Thanks for listening.
Kim
So..I have been on the job hunt for 3 months now and have had little luck. I finally got an offer from the local high school and thought all our money problems and such was a thing of the past. I went in to sign papers and found out that the district has a 100% particiapation health plan. What this means to me is that I am required to take their insurance as my primary hence being dropped from my husbands very good insurance. I was so upset..I havent worked this hard to find a insurance to cover WLS only to blow it for a minimum paid job. I have tried every way to figure out how to get around this mandatory insurance thing but it isn;t going to work. So..I called and declined the job and am still broke and jobless..lol. This surgery means the world to me and I hope there is something out there that will allow me to work AND get WLS. Thanks for listening.
Kim
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