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Topic: RE: HI new here
i sorry i seemed so up set but it has taken a year to be aproved for lap band but they said i had 60 day days to have it done and now having to see all the doctors you have to. seems like this lung doctor is making it seem like it wont happen at all i know i have to be safe before i can do this but is holding up this proess has every one had a sleep studyor beathing test before a lap band? you know the test that they give you at the lung doc you blow in the tube thing mine was 56% and the other reading was 53 not sure what that was i have not smoked in 10 years but did have 35lbs weight gain in five months so far have lost ten lbs of that senice march it was meds i was on for blood sugar doc said stop so i think my real problem is weight thats causing this lung thing and reflux makes it hard to breath so times to but think im doing ok just venting alittle thanks for the reponse linda
Topic: RE: Good insurance
Hello--
I live in Hastings, Ne and I have Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota. I was approved rather quickly. However, if you need a Ne company, I am not sure. I would start calling some agents and specifically request policies that cover WLS.
I at one time saw Dr. Anthone. At that time BCBS of Nebraska did not cover WLS so I went no further. Also Dr. Anthone prefers the DS doesn't he ??
Best of luck to you,
Blessings to you also,
Chris C
Topic: Good insurance
My son-in-law and daughter are both looking into wls. Their insurance that they have now has denied them due to an exclusion. They are now going to be self employed and will have a choice of what insurance to purchace. Has anyone had good luck with an insurance company in NE? They prefer the DS or an RNY. Any help would be appreciated. thanks, Linda
Topic: RE: HI new here
Hello--welcome to the boards. I can tell you are frustrated with the Doctors and I I don't quite understand yoru post, but if your oxygen is only at 56%. then it probably would be unsafe to have surgery until that is better. Do you have lung problems or smoke?? I guess your surgeon will need to assess your health to see what is best for you. I wish you wll hope everything turns out the way it is supposed to.
Blessings to you,
Chris C
Topic: RE: Just got denied!
I am so sorry. What ever you do, do not give up hope. ...I have waited 7 years for an insurance company to cover this. It can happen for you to.
Blessings and prayers to you,
Chris C
Topic: RE: HI new here
hi mona
glad to hear from you and im glad they have laparscoic . i went to the lung doc but the news
was to good have to sleep study and breathing test the one in the office was not good im only at 56 % not sure what that really means im up set i was standing b y the nurses desk and saw my report on the doctors lap top and she said i didnot tell panaint sorry cant spell that with my insurence might have to wait a year but i told the nurse that i was aproved and my letter said it had to be done in 60 days she was going to tell the doctor that for i guess she didnot know now i may not get this im really upset does everyone have to threw this ? at this rate i might just have to say i give up i cant wait a year this may sound mean but i feel that each doctor on there team just wants to cash in i just hope my appt with the nut goes well i had to ask my church for the money to see them cant pay any more out of pocket sorry for the un loading dont want to scare you off (LOL) thanks linda
Topic: RE: HI new here
Hi Linda, welcome to the group. Congratulations on your decision to have surgery. The nice part about laparascopic surgery is that it's a little easier to recover from. Everyone recovers differently. Good luck in your journey. Mona
Topic: RE: Workin with dietician and exercise
I get a lot of stuff at garage sales and have run into this kind of problem. Have you Googled the name? Someitmes you have to keep trying different combos of the name and keep looking. Then call or email a request. Some companies have the manual online. Others have just snail mailed me the manual. Sears is good about this with all their Kenmore stuff, even a circa 1980 sewing machine ! Good luck ! Amie
Topic: HI new here
hi im just looking around the site im just going the hoops i hoping i will get get banded at the end of july if they hurry the paper work im still afraid but i need to do this i know after it done i will feel like crap for awhile thats better then feeling that way all the time my bones feel like they are going fall apart from the extra pounds and the way some people look at me its so rude well take care thanks for listening glad i found this site linda
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