Dr. Gandsas patients?

Anyone have gastric bypass with Dr. Gandsas lately, or receive approval for pending surgery with him? What was your experience? I've had my consult and he seems great. I have BCBS of Delaware because my employer is headquartered in DE although I live in MD, and he told me they are a little sticky about approving WLS. That makes me really nervous! After researching for two years, I've finally made the decision to take the plunge, and now I'm worried that I won't be approved. BMI is 44 and co-morbidity of sleep apnea. Whadaya think?

I can't help you on the insurance question but I can assure you that Dr. Gandsas and staff are GREAT!!

Mike, thanks for the encouragement. I already have a pretty high confidence in Dr. G and staff, but it's nice to hear it straight from someone who's been there! I read your profile and wanted to tell you I, too, have geographic tongue - have had it since my teens. It was first identified by my dentist, and he told me it is forever, and it can be initiated by a shortage of the B vitamins. I am not even conscious of it for the most part, but I don't stick my tongue out at people anymore (at age 57, I probably shouldn't do that anyway). Some foods irritate it because my tongue has a lot of crevaces in it - almost like it's been chopped. One example is pineapple - that really irritates the tongue. Anyway, I thought you might appreciate hearing from someone who has been there with that! Thanks again for the support!

Hi Barbara, I have Capital BlueCross and was approved for surgery with Dr. G. He's great! Work with the office staff on the approval. Best wishes! LisaS

I am a patient of Dr Li and I can assure you that you could'nt ask for two better Doctors. The staff are the best, and Eileen will do everything possible to get you approved. You can't be in better hands. Good luck to you in your journey Barb

Hi Barbara - again, I'm another huge fan and testimony to Dr. Gandsas' awesome work...but I haven't heard anything about that type of insurance. I had BC/BS Federal Employees Program and everything went extremely smooth. Good luck to you...if your insurance will cover it...you're in the best hands...in my opinion!! Blessings, Jennifer