Doctor for DS and insurance?

sreed1966
on 9/20/09 6:28 am - Livonia, MI
Does anyone know a good Dr. who is currently doing the DS, and does insurance ever pay for it? I'm getting a revision from the lap band (which is Broken). I have BCBS and they did pay for the band 5 years ago. Thanks much!
Marilyn Schurman
on 9/20/09 12:31 pm - Holland, MI
Where are you located?

Muskegon--Dr. Gluck
His office is known as "Life Without Limits"

http://www.lifewithoutlimitsbariatrics.com/?D=042004
Marilyn Schurman                    
Jennifer F.
on 9/21/09 10:57 am - Southgate, MI
Dr. Hares @ St. John in Madison Heights does them.  Watch out though, a lot of insurances will only pay for a DS if your BMI is over 50.  I was initially going for that but was told I had no chance in hell because of my BMI, which is 35.  I'm also a Lap-Band patient converting to an RNY. You might want to call BCBS and find out what their requirements are for covering a DS.
SW/FW (Band): 300 / 225  SW(RNY): 249   CW: 183   1stG: 150   2ndG: 135    


marymazilla
on 9/21/09 11:39 am - GARDEN CITY, MI
You may want to check the forums/surgical forum/DS

"When we stop running away from the situation that is scary - that is the moment we discover how strong we really are. So, acknowledge your strength...rejoice in it...and start breathing in life, as the beautiful, strong soul (being) that you truly are." - Rachna Sirtaj.......Love & Peace
       
 

    
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