Hi All,  Has anyone been approved by BCBS of Fla. for the VSG?  I have been told that I have an exclusion from WLS on my private policy.   I will have to self pay if I can't get this overturned.  Would like to here all stories, good or bad.  Thanks.

Hi there. We are holding the Sampling Event at Holy Cross Hospital which is in Broward County near Commercial Blvd and N Federal Hwy. on Tues May 25th. I hope to see you there.If you want to e mail me at [email protected] I can send you an event flyer.

Address

4725 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308

Directions
From the Turnpike

Take Florida turnpike to Commercial Blvd exit. Exit Commercial Blvd and travel east to US 1/Federal Highway. Turn right onto US 1/Federal Highway and travel .5 miles. Holy Cross Hospital is located on your right.

 

From I-95

Take 1-95 north to Commercial Blvd. exit east and proceed to US 1/Federal Highway. Turn right on US 1/Federal Highway and travel .5 miles. Holy Cross Hospital is located on your right.

I have pretty good insurance, Blue Cross/Blue Shield and it still costs at least $150. I think that's just the going rate even with insurance.

I had my RNY done last year at MUSC in Charleston, SC. I just recently moved to Riverview, FL (Tampa Bay area) and I need to find a doctor to continue my bariatric post-op care and prepare me for my tummy tuck etc.  I asked my surgeon in Charleston several times for a referral but have not gotten one from them and I am tired of waiting. 

I have FL Medicaid and Medicare for insurance. Because of that, I am not able to go to doctors referred to me by acquaintenances. 

I trust the opinions of my fellow bypass patients! I am looking for a doctor with a sense of humor but who also takes the entire process very seriously. I want a lifelong relationship with my doctor!

Thanks for any help y'all can give me! 

Robyn 

I know Dr. Murr will do your surgery.  When I went to his initial meeting there were over 50 people there.  Some were in the 600-700 pound range and they were scheduled to get surgery by Dr. Murr. 

I went to Dr. Bass since  I live in Naples and it's much easier for me, but if Dr. Bass wasn't going to be in Naples I would have for sure gone to Dr. Murr.   I paid $750 up front as well.  If you have diabetes then your nutritionist should be covered as well.  Oh, and as far as the psych evaluation goes...ask your doc's office to find one that takes medicaid.  They are out there.  I had one done by a really nice doc that took medicare.  In Naples noooo doctor takes medicare (psychs) but this one did. 

Best of luck