got my appointment with St Francis WLC!

So I finally got the Dr to refer me to the WLC, I have been asigned to the St francis bariatrics. Dr Olson. I havew not found her on this site, does anyone know how good they are? I am also on Medicaid, as well as private insurance, I need to find out if they take both because I know my private will NOT cover weightloss anything.

any advise on what happends next?

Dr. Olson is a weight loss doctor, she does not do bariatric surgeries.  The two surgeons that are with that practice are Dr Clark and Dr Mandlebaum.  I had Dr Mandlebaum and he is a great surgeon.  Dr Olson is very good as well.  She is very high spirited and will really work with you to get you on the right track with your weight loss.  If you have any questions regarding insurance there are two gals there that deal with nothing but insurance.  I forget their names but just ask and someone there will point you in the right direction.  If you want any more info on St Francis just ask.  Good luck.

Dr Olson does medical supervised weightloss NOT bariatric surgery. I had Dr Clark thru St Francis WLS with my insurance being Medicare & Medicaid so they do take both or either. I had excellent care with St Francis & still do. They really work as a team with the physicians to make sure you really get the best information for your "tool". They'll answer all & every question you may have - so don't hesitate to call them at any time, even if there's questions BEFORE your appointment.

Good Luck & enjoy your journey.
Jodi N.

argh! i have talked to my PCP and he still apparently is not listening to me! I was under the impression that I was going to see Dr olson about the posability of surgery! that frustrates me. I am sure that Dr olson will direct me in the right path but I hate that my PCP is being so stuborn!

Have you done the six month doctor supervised weight loss attempt with your PCP?  If not perhaps that is why he is sending you to Doc Olsen, if this is the case don't be upset with your PCP be glad he knows what he is doing!!  Since Dr O is at a wl center she knows exactally what the insurance companies require and you can also begin working with one of the surgeons along with her.  You will be ahead of the game when your six months is done.

I had Dr Mandelbaum, he is wonderful.  I have to really brag up the after care at St F, they have been so kind and thoughtful and very very thorough.  Their staff is amazing. 

The ladies in the insurance office at St F are Nancy and Misty call and ask for either of the ladies to ask about your insurance.  My sis is going thru the process right now at St F's and has HIP, it was a grouling experience to find a psychiatrist to take her insurance so St F's said they may have to stop accepting it. 

Jeannie

Jeannie- No i have not been through the 6 month dr supervised weightloss, i am however going to a nutritionist through St f. on my 3rd month. I have talked to her about getting banded (my preference if i get one) She has told me that she has had many medicaid patience who have had surgery. I will call them and find out what i can.

The benifit i have is that my primary insurance will cover the psychaitrist.
thank you for the encouragement. I have been fretting about this for 2 months now.

Hang in there, your in good hands!! I know each day feels like a year when you finally decide your ready but it will come to you.

Jeannie

I had Dr. Clark 3 years ago and I love him and Julie.  They are both there for you and will take all the time you need when asking questions.  You have a great place to start your journey.  Everyone at St. F is great.