Wichita Area Surgery

Wiseman
on 7/15/08 6:16 am - Wichita, KS

I would get all of the details done before you have the surgery. Don't wait until after you recieve the EOB. And I also would have Via Christi give you something in writing as to how they will do the credit. Always get it in writing, you never know, verbal comunications are hard to make someone stand up to.

Life is a journey, don't waste the trip.

Mike Wise

300.6/188.2/178

RNY/11/08/05

FlowerMomi
on 7/15/08 6:20 am - Wichita, KS

Lap Band on 06/30/08

Absolutely.

* * * * *Christie* * * * *
* Momi of 4 beautiful daughters and Lily the cat! *

FlowerMomi
on 7/15/08 5:57 am - Wichita, KS

Lap Band on 06/30/08

Oh wow...that's not right. I'm sorry to hear this. Stand your ground. What insurance do you have? They can't force you to go outside of your network.

* * * * *Christie* * * * *
* Momi of 4 beautiful daughters and Lily the cat! *

Wiseman
on 7/15/08 6:17 am - Wichita, KS

RNY on 11/08/05

Hijack,
Hi Christie, I hope you are doing good. And I hope this is the Christie I know.

Life is a journey, don't waste the trip.

Mike Wise

300.6/188.2/178

RNY/11/08/05

FlowerMomi
on 7/15/08 6:24 am - Wichita, KS

Lap Band on 06/30/08

*shhhh* don't tell the boss! :) Hey Mike, it's me. I'm doing well...thank you. Seriously, THANK YOU....if it were for you, your guidance and expertise I wouldn't be sitting on this side of the boards. Many thanks and heartfelt praises for you!

* * * * *Christie* * * * *
* Momi of 4 beautiful daughters and Lily the cat! *

Wiseman
on 7/15/08 6:39 am - Wichita, KS

RNY on 11/08/05

I am glad you are doing great. I was happy to do my part, you did the hard stuff. And don't worry, I never tell the "boss".

Life is a journey, don't waste the trip.

Mike Wise

300.6/188.2/178

RNY/11/08/05

FlowerMomi
on 7/15/08 7:03 am - Wichita, KS

Lap Band on 06/30/08

LOL! Good cuz I'd have to give you up too.

I haven't been to a support group meeting yet (daughters wrapping up their softball season) but plan to soon. Who runs the meeting?

* * * * *Christie* * * * *
* Momi of 4 beautiful daughters and Lily the cat! *

Mendee M.
on 7/15/08 7:03 am, edited 7/15/08 7:03 am - Mulvane, KS

RNY on 11/10/08

Thanks for the info. I actually just got off the phone with SFL. My insurance denied me because Dr. Dort can operate at Wesley. However, I called his office, and his nurse advised he does not do ANY WLS at Wesley. I feel like I am caught in the middle, and no one knows who to talk to.

I have Aetna insurance, which seems to not have any hang-ups and will pay 100% if I can get it approved.

~~Mendee~~

10 pounds below goal!

FlowerMomi
on 7/15/08 7:28 am - Wichita, KS

Lap Band on 06/30/08

Ok, I'd call Dr. Dorts office back and ask for someone in the billing department and find out who can work on your behalf to inform the insurance company that the only Dr's who perform WLS only do them @ Via Christi. good luck.

* * * * *Christie* * * * *
* Momi of 4 beautiful daughters and Lily the cat! *

dustypages
on 7/20/08 12:33 am - In America, KS

I was stuck in a similar situation like you. I did my supervised diet at SFL, but could not have the surgery due to thier restrictions and my insurance coverage for Wesley only. I started to look for in policy providers and found both the hospital and the surgons with TallGrass in Topeka are in-coverage. I have been working through them. So far I have no complaints with the group.

See if they are in-coverage with your insurance.

Dusty.

I give because I have been given much.

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