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helbomck
on 9/1/11 1:30 am

Hi, I'm new again, think my morbidly obese daughter will have surgery in El Paso,
Any experience good or bad with Dr. Applebaumn, Dr. Lara, or Dr. Acosta?
Also, experience with surgeons from the area?
Thanks to everyone

kcsocia
on 8/30/11 8:26 am - Albuquerque, NM

RNY on 10/20/09

Topic: RE: Albuquerque WLS Support Group Details

Does this group still meet as posted above? I am new to the area and come from an area with a very supportive program/group and am looking to hook up with a group here in ABQ.

Thanks!
Kristen

amanda D.
on 8/3/11 1:54 pm - Stayton, OR

VSG on 09/16/11

Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!

Unfortunately Medicaid does NOT pay for any type of WLS. However, if I remember correctly (as it has been a year since I went to the seminar in Rio Rancho) You can self pay, and they have payment arrangements.

I would also suggest getting a book by Jean McMillan called Bandwagon. She discusses the Lap Band in depth. She is a member of "OH" and can be reached through the lap band forum or from the link below.

http://jean-onthebandwagon.blogspot.com/

Hopefully it all works out of you.

Take care,
Amanda

(deactivated member)
on 7/31/11 2:59 pm - Edgewood, NM

Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!

Hello everyone! I have been searching to find out which Medicaid programs in New Mexico will pay for Lap Band surgery. Does anyone know if Lovelace Salud, Molina, BCBS Salud, or Pres Salud will pay for the Lap Band surgery? Any help would be appreciated very much.

I am extremely worried about my weight and the health problems I have developed. If anyone has any experience getting a New Mexico Medicaid program to pay for their WLS, please let me know how it went. I am going to a seminar at Lovelace Westside hospital to learn more about the Lap Band System.

God Bless!

kat87120
on 7/10/11 2:57 pm - Albuquerque, NM

VSG on 05/29/08

Topic: RE: VSG

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of NM and had to jump through a few hoops to get them to pay for my sleeve. Good luck in your journey.

Katherine
ABQ

You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there. Unknown Author
Failure is only a fact when you give up. Everyone gets knocked down, the question is: Will you get back up?

happiegirl
on 7/7/11 11:31 pm - Albuquerque, NM

VSG on 04/24/12

Topic: RE: New Mexico Surgeons?

Have you tried lovelace in Albuquerque...they might be able to give you a fill. If your looking for a revision doctor there is Dr. Syn in lubbock. He is very good and from from what I've heard his patients love him.