it happend again.....is this a bad sign?????

Hey anyone on here have dr gornichec as their surgeon? well im just wondering what facility u had ur lapband at..because for some odd reason its not in network for my insurance again..i just need a prayer so that i can get through this..as some of u may know i was already approved by the ins. company(united Healthcare), nov on the 9th. but my old dr.(floyd) stop his practice so then i found Dr.gornichec and i am so happy!!! He is a great doctor but now i have heard that there is this problem that he does not have a facility in network to do the sugery. So here i am again i have all of the tests and everything completed and this time i actually have a surgery date,and a surgeon but...no place to do it in.....God give me the strength..to get through this..Anyway if any of u have any ideas i would love the help...so please message back if u can think of anything to do...as of right now im feeling like i may never be banded....

April i'm sorry you are having so much trouble getting your surgery scheduled. Although Weightwise utilizes Out of Network options, the program has a huge success rate as well as their own facilities. You might want to check out their website www.weightwise.com and contact their staff to see what they might be able to do to help get you moving toward a surgery date. It is a comprehensive program which covers all aspects - nutrition, exercise, surgical and non-surgical options, pysch, etc. Drs. Walton and Broussard are wonderful surgeons and the facility is awesome! At the very least you might want to schedule to attend a seminar (free) and ask questions about the program. On the website there is a link to the seminar schedule and you can contanct 936-8200 to schedule a seat. The fact that you haven't been able to schedule could be fate telling you it wasn't the right time. Keep working towards your goal and good luck! If you want to ask any questions, you can contact me! There are a couple of Dr. Walton's patients on this board and we will be happy to assist you! Also, there is an open support group that meets each month, the dates are on the website also. We welcome everyone - pre and post op no matter what surgeon did the surgery. Good Luck! Ruth

I don't know where Edmond is but Dr.Gorospe in Tulsa is in the UHC network. Dannielle

I had a RNY, but can tell you he is at Integris Baptist. Yes he is a wonderful surgeon. If you have any other questions, let me know. You can learn more at his website, okbariatrics.com