INSURANCE

Hi everyone,

 I am asking everyone to cross their fingers, toes, eyes (that's your choice). I found out how I might be able to get the surgery. I have to change from Fidelis ( I think it's managed care) and go to Total Care. There is a bariatric surgeon in Syracuse that takes this. I found out at 4:40pm Friday. A lady who works in the medicaid dep't. at our local DSS called me and told me about total care. She has a book that lists specialists. I gave her the name of the surgeon and BINGO, his name was listed. What is the best part he and my primary doctor both work in the same hospital and know each other. that is better yet. I have to go to a seminar at the hospital in Syracuse on March 4th. It has to do with WLS. I will then be able to meet with the surgeon.I have until Jan. 2012 to get this surgery.So please cross everythhing and pray that he will do it. Thank you all. brd ps: is there any support groups near there or can  someone start up one for Cortland county.That  would be easier for me.

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.... May be this surgeon will be a better fit for you.... Everything sounds positive... :)

Hi, I'm in Cortland also and going through Upstate as well.     I orginally had my first appointment set up early Jan, but due to a switch in Insurance I had to wait until that was complete.  So now I have my info session 2 weeks after you on the 28th, but I already have my first appt with the Dr set up for April 4th.  I'm going with Dr.Kim.  

I am not going to Upstate nor will I ever. Good luck to you . It cost me alot of time by going there and in the end it got me nowhere.

That doesn't sound very good.

Hi Did you try Westchester medical to see if Dr. Cerebona takes your insurance?

Hi I know dr cole and partners take medicade they are in horseheads,,,