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Topic: RE: NG tube
It is not normal procedure to have an ng tube. Other posters on the main vsg board have had to if they had a leak.
Topic: RE: Choices, choices...
In had my surgery at St Mary's where Dr K is the medical director. They were wonderful!
Topic: RE: Choices, choices...
Katie- you have to do what is best for you. Dr K gave me the same 2 choices. I viewed the sleeve as a possible first step for the DS. I am hoping to have enough success with the sleeve alone, but know that I can go to the DS if needed. The numbers for the DS are amazing. My insurance would cover the second step.
I love my sleeve and have had great success so far.
Good luck!
I love my sleeve and have had great success so far.
Good luck!
Topic: RE: new to boards
you probably need a referrel from you primary care doctor to have WLS then will need to find one that accepts your insurance.
I would first contact the ins comp and request all written information that they have regarding WLS and the criteria for approval.
also try this link to find out more about who accepts your type of ins.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/MI/3462376/MEDICAID-AND-ME DICARE-SURGEONS-LIST/
I would first contact the ins comp and request all written information that they have regarding WLS and the criteria for approval.
also try this link to find out more about who accepts your type of ins.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/MI/3462376/MEDICAID-AND-ME DICARE-SURGEONS-LIST/
"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
Topic: RE: Continuing my Journey!
Dr Bodell in Trenton did my Moms TT and it's fabulous. Hes also done a cpl of my friends boobies, they are nice too.
It's not all glitter and rainbows.
Topic: RE: new to boards
I see you are close to my area. When at the orientation, for Dr Hendrick out of Wyandotte Hospital- they stated they do not take Medicaid.
Hopefully you find one that does.
Hopefully you find one that does.
It's not all glitter and rainbows.
Topic: RE: new to boards
thanks for the reply, I'm currently talking to someone from my insurance, not sure how this is going to go, hopefully in the right direction :)
Topic: RE: new to boards
I don't know anything about medicaid, and how that works, but I can tell you that I normally have to go to my family doc for a referral for any appts, but with weight loss surgery, I simply went to a free orientation at the surgeons office..and they handled everything from there.
Topic: new to boards
hello all,
I'm new to the boards and I have been looking into getting WLS. However I am concerned because I have medicaid and I am worried about their approval process and if they would even approve me. I have Health Plan of Michigan. If anyone has had any experience in getting the process started with medicaid I would greatly appreciate some feedback. Can I visit the doctor I am considering for my surgery and then they can contact the insurance how exactly does it work? Any feedback would be appreciated. I have a BMI of 41, and I was recently diagnosed and put on meds for my hypertension.
I'm new to the boards and I have been looking into getting WLS. However I am concerned because I have medicaid and I am worried about their approval process and if they would even approve me. I have Health Plan of Michigan. If anyone has had any experience in getting the process started with medicaid I would greatly appreciate some feedback. Can I visit the doctor I am considering for my surgery and then they can contact the insurance how exactly does it work? Any feedback would be appreciated. I have a BMI of 41, and I was recently diagnosed and put on meds for my hypertension.
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