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Topic: RE: Anyone with Anthem Insurance??
I have Anthem, and had very little problem getting approval. They want to know your history, but you can fill out large portions of that yourself, and supplement it with your physician records for the previous five years. I met with the nutritionist and the psychologist, and both were very supportive. They tell you they are really just checking to be sure there are no reasons that you aren't prepared for surgery, such as uncontrolled (or undiagnosed) mental illness, so it sounded as though it is rare for them to not give their approval to the process. All that information was gathered and submitted to insurance, and I am faxing my written approval to my local center today to start scheduling all of the OTHER pre-surgery testing!
Topic: RE: Feed back on St. Vincent, Carmel, IN
I had my RNY on Dec. 27 with Dr. Diaz. He is great. The Bariatric Unit is great and make you feel at home. Just a word of advice on contacting the office staff at Meridian Surgical Group. They are easier to communicate via email and respond much quicker. I have read on the Board about the staff being rude. I have not experienced that, but they are the #1 facility in IN, and have hundreds, if not thousands of patients. So, Leave a message, unless its an actual emergency, and they will get back to you within a day or 2. I am completely satisfied with the entire process.
Topic: RE: Having trouble eating chicken
Yup Chicken is the worst for me...give me Pork, shrimp or steak....If I eat chicken, it has to be dark meat covered in a gravy or SF BBQ sauce or something...
Topic: RE: Anyone with Anthem Insurance??
As of Feb. this year, Anthem did away with any supervised weight loss requirement. I had a friend speed up her surgery by 4 months because of that. Other, than that, you just have to do the intial consul, psych eval., and proof of 3 years of medical history. That is thru St. Vincents Bariatric. I've heard that IU makes you do more things. But, with St. V, there is no required pre-surgery weight loss or diet. Anthem is probably one of the easiet now. Thank God!!! I wish that it had been that easy when I was going thru the process last year. I had to do 6 months of supervised WL.
Topic: RE: indiana medicaid
Actually I have had just the opposite experience. Have you gone to the initial meeting where you met with the surgeon afterwards? I did that June 5th. I took what paperwork I had with me and I called them later that week. They said they didn't have the file yet so I called the first part of the next week. I guess I bugged them right off enough they knew I wasn't going to stop. I had to do the drug test and that was all. So as of the 18th my paperwork was submitted to medicaid. Just waiting to hear now. You should call his office and ask for Jennifer specifically she does all that. And keep calling till you speak with her. Express your frustration in a calm manner and I'm sure she will do all she can to help the process along for you. Keep your chin up!
Topic: RE: indiana medicaid
it has been taking them forever to even look over my criteria. been waiting 3 weeks just for that. this is at the dr.s office. did they take forever with you too"? concidering switching doctors because i feel like at this rate ill b waiting years for a simple question to b answered let alone surgery....
Topic: RE: indiana medicaid
I have Dr. Huse as well. I just spoke to Jennifer in his office and she sent my stuff in yesterday. Has yours been submitted yet? I'm wondering how soon too. They say 2-4 wks.
Topic: RE: indiana medicaid
As long as you have done the 6 months supervised weight loss, and have all of your records including 5 year weight history, I was approved in 2 days.
Topic: Indianapolis DS Events in June
The Indianapolis Duodenal Switch Group is an active support group which meets twice a month. We are a very friendly bunch and everyone - those curious, pre-op, newly post-op, and vets -- is welcome! If you don't know about the duodenal switch surgery, check out dsfacts.com for more info. Feel free to message me with any questions as well.
Dinner
Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 6:00pm
Canal Bistro, 6349 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis, 46220
Online Info
Support Group
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
St Vincent Carmel, Bariatric Center, Entrance 4
Map of location
The support group meeting, led by a St Vincent nurse or dietitian, is open to all pre- and post-op Duodenal Switch patients regardless if they had surgery at St Vincents. We often grab a bite to eat after the meeting.
Dinner
Tuesday, June 12, 2012, 6:00pm
Canal Bistro, 6349 Guilford Ave, Indianapolis, 46220
Online Info
Support Group
Tuesday, June 26th, 2012, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
St Vincent Carmel, Bariatric Center, Entrance 4
Map of location
The support group meeting, led by a St Vincent nurse or dietitian, is open to all pre- and post-op Duodenal Switch patients regardless if they had surgery at St Vincents. We often grab a bite to eat after the meeting.
~Jessica SW 271/ CW 131 / GW 145
Come hang out with the Indianapolis DS group -- calendar of events now online!
Come hang out with the Indianapolis DS group -- calendar of events now online!
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