Please help, seriously
Donald J.
on 7/13/09 12:56 am
on 7/13/09 12:56 am
Hi my name is Donald i work for turbocare wich is a company ownded by siemens electric. our insurance covers wls and i am currently looking for a doc in NM to consult and do surgery asap. dont know if siemens has any bussinessses in alb. but hope this helps.donald(505)516-4288
Hi Donald thought that you would want to know that there are currently no Dr's that do surgery here. The closest Dr's are in TX and AZ. My Doc is in TX and he is a wonderful surgeon.
Also I think that Walmart carries insurance that covers WLS plus I know it may take awhile but with Obama's new health plan you can apply for state coverage, its $35 a month and most everything is a $7 co pay and surgery co-pay I think is like $30. Hope this helps. Here is the link to get more information about the state coverage insurance.
http://www.insurenewmexico.state.nm.us/SCIHome.htm
Jennifer
Also I think that Walmart carries insurance that covers WLS plus I know it may take awhile but with Obama's new health plan you can apply for state coverage, its $35 a month and most everything is a $7 co pay and surgery co-pay I think is like $30. Hope this helps. Here is the link to get more information about the state coverage insurance.
http://www.insurenewmexico.state.nm.us/SCIHome.htm
Jennifer
lapband in 2008 at 298lbs , lowest weight was 183lbs , Band almost killed me and removed in 2011. No revison because to much damage for revision.
Anti Lap-band advocate!
Donald J.
on 7/20/09 11:49 pm
on 7/20/09 11:49 pm
hey thanks for response, my responses come slow becouse I use computer at work, sometimes too busy to remember. my ins. does cover wls but like you said there is NOONE in NM performing surgery. I'm currently talking to a dr in fort collins co I dont know where or when im ghonna have surgery, but this last month I've been eatingg less drinking more water and I've gained 10 pounds (388) so somethings gotta change.
so Lovelace is asking for six more months of dieting on top of having to prove a history of diet failures? Well that does not seem to be fair at all. I hear people talk about the big fights that they have had with the insurance companies and it makes me feel kinda guilty that my fight was not so bad.
Jennifer
Jennifer
lapband in 2008 at 298lbs , lowest weight was 183lbs , Band almost killed me and removed in 2011. No revison because to much damage for revision.
Anti Lap-band advocate!
I know how you feel, it took me many different tries and 6 years to finally get my DS. But it WAS so worth it!! I got a job with Sbux, and my H worked for Hyatt who also had Aetna which covered WLS (three different types). PM me if you need more info. There are many jobs in ABQ that do have insurance that cover WLS. Do your research, and don't give up. I reached a normal BMI at 9 months and life has been amazing!
HW 316/ SW 285/ CW 151/ GW 150
5'9