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Hello everyone,
I'm new to this group. I was refered to Dr. Roger Blake by my PCP back in 8/03 I had to wait 3 months to see him. Upon speaking with him he assured me that I was a great candidate for Lap and he wanted to proceed. He was caring and concerned about my health. I am 5'10 and 345pds bmi 47.5. 2 weeks later I was schedule for my pre-op labs and did great for that. I was scheduled for my Physc Eval on 2/9/04 and received a letter from my insurance co.(united Health choice EPO) Dr. Blake was not in my network and they wouldn't pay for his $180 office visit and Lab $888.00 that I had already done. 
Needless to say I contacted my insurance co and informed them that because my PCP referred me to Dr. Blake I didn't know that he was not in my network so they were nice about it and said they would resubmit the claim due to that misunderstanding.
I contacted Dr. Blakes office and informed them of my findings and they refered me to Dr. Ken Cleveland @ Bariatric Surgery Center CMMC. I called their office and the billing nurse who also had the surgery scheduled me for his seminar on 2/2/04 the day before my b-day. She also informed me that currently they are not accepting my insurance
due to the fact my insurance does cover the surgery but they don't pay enough to cover the cost so they are renegotiating with them 
and it should be resolved by Feb no later then March. I am hoping by Feb.
Well, I won't continue blabbling on hope to hear from you all and chat. I am a good listener so if anybody needs a friend don't hestitate to contact me.
Needless to say I contacted my insurance co and informed them that because my PCP referred me to Dr. Blake I didn't know that he was not in my network so they were nice about it and said they would resubmit the claim due to that misunderstanding.
I contacted Dr. Blakes office and informed them of my findings and they refered me to Dr. Ken Cleveland @ Bariatric Surgery Center CMMC. I called their office and the billing nurse who also had the surgery scheduled me for his seminar on 2/2/04 the day before my b-day. She also informed me that currently they are not accepting my insurance due to the fact my insurance does cover the surgery but they don't pay enough to cover the cost so they are renegotiating with them and it should be resolved by Feb no later then March. I am hoping by Feb.
Well, I won't continue blabbling on hope to hear from you all and chat. I am a good listener so if anybody needs a friend don't hestitate to contact me. 
Hey Clarisa,
Nice to meet you!!!! My first consult will be with Dr Roger Blake on April 13!!! I tried to go through Dr. Cleveland, but they don't take my insurance (tricare). I went to one of Dr cleveland's seminars and fell in love with him and Adam!!! They are so kind and sweet! Adam tried to work with me and the insurance, but the hospital wouldn't give in, so....BUT I hear Dr. Blake is awesome, in fact, Adam told me that if he had to have the surgery, and couldn't have Dr. Cleveland, he would have absolutely NO qualms about going with Dr. Blake. Dr Blake and Cleveland were in practice together, I think, at one time and they went to med school together. I can't wait to meet Dr. Blake. I've talked to Daphane Luckett, his scheduler on the phone a couple of times and she seems real sweet. There is not much on my profile, but go read it! I have sent my picture in, but it is not up yet. It will be scarey when it comes!!!!!! Oh, and Dr. Cleveland's nurse, who had the surgery is great too!! When I went to the seminar, she had just gotten back from vacation and had hiked a bazillion miles up in the mountains. She is LITTLE now!!!
Welcome aboard and come visit the main message board too. MS board is rather slow, but the main board is always hopping. I check MS board everyday and try to post to all newcomers. Keep in touch and Welcome!!!
Love,
Arlies
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