Hello my name is, Heather. I am hoping to have Roun-Y this summer sometime. I had chosen Dr. Oakley initially because I heard that he takes my current insurance. My PCP is a St Al’s doctor and wanted me to go to a St. Al’s Bariatric surgeon. I knew that would mean the Lap-Band (I have nothing against it) knowing myself better then the Dr. I knew that the Roun-Y would be best for me. Dr. Oakley is a big advocate of it.

I am anxiously waiting for my appointment to meet him next month. I am praying that I will get approved by Medicaid for the surgery. I would very much like to know how the Medicaid process has gone for anyone else. If it was hard to get approved? If they required a lot of information or testing? I have been on many diets in my life but none that have been Doctor supervised, has that been an issue for anyone? I want all my ducks in a row, so I do not slow the process.

Anyway… I am grateful to any person that would be willing to share their story with me. In regards to Dr. Oakley, insurance or personal. It will help me pass the time and help me better understand the process and make some new friends!

I hope to hear from you soon.

As I have mentioned before his office has the best staff especially, ALta (havent talked too much with anyone else) they have alway been kind and very helpful. I have been afraid of being treated unfairly because of Medicaid. I have been treated with kindness and understanding. No matter how mant times I have called (and it has been several times) I have never once been treated like I am a bother. KUDO"S to you guys!