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on 3/6/12 11:19 pm - Clinton, MD
on 3/6/12 11:19 pm - Clinton, MD
Topic: RE: Insurance
So if I do all of my paper work and submit for approval...will the possibly cover the surgery if its not a covered benefit on my health insurance?
Topic: RE: Hello
Hi and welcome
I don't come here much either because this board doesn't see much activity. From your stats you both started out at as heavyweights. Why don't you join us on the bmi over 50 forum?
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/bmi_over_50/ 
Hi and welcome
I don't come here much either because this board doesn't see much activity. From your stats you both started out at as heavyweights. Why don't you join us on the bmi over 50 forum?
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/bmi_over_50/
Topic: RE: Any MDers choose Franklin Square and can share some info?
I had my surgery at Franklin Square with Dr. You. The 6mth program frr is $300 and $150 if your insurance only requires 3mths.
The monthly support groups are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month in case your interested in going.
What else do you wanna know?
The monthly support groups are held the 2nd Tuesday of every month in case your interested in going.
What else do you wanna know?
Topic: RE: Insurance
Most insurances cover VSG as long as your bmi is 50 or more. Call your surgeon to get the cpt code then call the insurance company with that code instead of saying VSG
Topic: RE: Insurance
Did you check your benefit plan summary? I thought they covered it!
Banded Feb 23, 2009 / Revision to RNY Aug 25, 2010 
(deactivated member)
on 3/6/12 2:19 am - Clinton, MD
on 3/6/12 2:19 am - Clinton, MD
Topic: Insurance
Please help me find out what to do PLEASE my insurance company does not cover the surgery.
VSG
My Insurance is BC/BS Care first HMO Plan...Maryland
I have called every insurance company in Maryland and they all said they wont cover it and Atena said my BMI AND WEIGHT WAS TOO HIGH!!! LOL I need to be 250. I'm 5' 5" and 300.
I'm also 25 years old.
Thanks to anyone that post a reply!
VSG
My Insurance is BC/BS Care first HMO Plan...Maryland
I have called every insurance company in Maryland and they all said they wont cover it and Atena said my BMI AND WEIGHT WAS TOO HIGH!!! LOL I need to be 250. I'm 5' 5" and 300.
I'm also 25 years old.
Thanks to anyone that post a reply!
Topic: RE: Support meeting in MD?
I'm in PG too... Waldorf is a hike... Let me know if u find one closer! I'm in Laurel :-)
HW:344 SW:329 CW:207.8 Losses: pre-op - 15/ post-op - 121.2
M1 - 25 M2 - 18 M3 - 14.2 M4 - 11.8 M5 - 14 M6 - 9.6
M7 - 6.6 M8 - 7.0 M9 - 5.6 M10 - 7.8 M11 - 1.6+ M12- ??
Topic: RE: Surgery Tomorrow!
Hi there!
Well everything went well. Took the lap band out and did the bypass. That was a risky prospect but Dr. Lin is the best, esp with Revisions.
Anyway, he would not let me have anything by mouth at all from Tuesday through Thurs, when I was allowed sips of water and juice. My mouth was soooooo dry and those lil wet swabs were not the answer. I was up walking around on Wednesday. On Friday, I had to try protein drinks. And later that day I had the worst pain ever. It was due to needing to have a bm. Of course I did not know that. By the evening I was told I was doing very well and could go home. So I was at home late Friday night.
I have to get in at least 16 oz. protein, and 30 oz. other liquids per day. The protein shakes (Nutrimed) with water makes my stomach a little upset I've noticed. Speaking of which, I have had sooooo many bm's it's not funny. Where is it all coming from? I have to be empty! Anyway, I'm going to try my best to get my protein in since it is more important than the other fluids. But right now I feel like I could live on Cranberry juice!
I have Unjury Chicken soup and the Nutrimed shakes. ANy suggestions for thin, not too sweet, high protein brands? They need to taste good too.
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Well everything went well. Took the lap band out and did the bypass. That was a risky prospect but Dr. Lin is the best, esp with Revisions.
Anyway, he would not let me have anything by mouth at all from Tuesday through Thurs, when I was allowed sips of water and juice. My mouth was soooooo dry and those lil wet swabs were not the answer. I was up walking around on Wednesday. On Friday, I had to try protein drinks. And later that day I had the worst pain ever. It was due to needing to have a bm. Of course I did not know that. By the evening I was told I was doing very well and could go home. So I was at home late Friday night.
I have to get in at least 16 oz. protein, and 30 oz. other liquids per day. The protein shakes (Nutrimed) with water makes my stomach a little upset I've noticed. Speaking of which, I have had sooooo many bm's it's not funny. Where is it all coming from? I have to be empty! Anyway, I'm going to try my best to get my protein in since it is more important than the other fluids. But right now I feel like I could live on Cranberry juice!
I have Unjury Chicken soup and the Nutrimed shakes. ANy suggestions for thin, not too sweet, high protein brands? They need to taste good too.
.
Beejay
Topic: RE: Hello
I've seen you on the VSG site. I check in here from time to time. I too wi**** was more active. I'm in Silver Spring by the way. I was sleeved last Monday!
Jeanne 
Height 5'7" HW: 314 SW: 293
Height 5'7" HW: 314 SW: 293
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