CCBS- BenMeir question

Hi all,

I am awaiting insurance pre-cert for the conversion of my lapband to RNY. Full story in my profile.

I was wondering how long you waited for surgery at CCBS after receiving approval?

Thanks,
Angela

I just had RNY with Dr. Ben-Meir.  Once my approval was received they were able to schedule my surgery within two weeks!!  I elected to wait until five weeks so it would coincide with my winter break.  (I'm a teacher)  Latonya was my insurance specialist at CCBS and she was PHENOMENAL.  I can not speak highly enough about ANYONE at the facility.  Everyone is just simply amazing!  And, I truly believe, that Ben-Meir is in a class by himself when it comes to these surgeries!

Keep us posted on the day your's gets scheduled.  We'll save room for you over here on the loser's bench!

I had surgery with Dr Ben-Mire 2/10 and could not be more pleased. The office was great to work with and Latonya was my contact person who helped navigate through the process. After I got my insurance approval and had my psych eval completed- I could have had it within two weeks. I needed to wait an additional week though because of arr ranging time off from my job. Everything went very smoothly and recovery has been a breeze so far. Just remember to get up and move ASAP after surgery and keep walking!!! Also, use your incentive spirometer they give you both before and after surgery-yes, every hour, and you will do great!

Hi there, I too had RNY with Dr. Ben-Meir (you are in great hands!) sept.06. After I had insurance approval it took about 2-3 weeks to have surgery.
I wish you the best,
Michelle