Hello fellow Rhode Islanders!

Hello! I am a patient of Dr. Pohl's who is waiting for insurance approval. Very frustrating! I was given a surgery date (June 11th) that they took away because my insurance company was dragging their feet. I am still waiting, insurance has asked for additional info (which we sent in) and will hopefully make a decision within the next week. I am still hoping to get surgery scheduled by the end of July. Anyone else out there a patient of Dr Pohl?

Jeanne, I remember all too well what it was like to wait around for insurance approval...what a frustrating process! It will be so worth it though and Dr. Pohl's office is great about working with the insurance companies. I had my surgery with Dr. Pohl 13 months ago and I can't say enough wonderful things about him! He is not only a skilled surgeon, but he's a very nice person as well.

Hi, Jeanne I am also a patient of Dr. Pohl's, who is also waiting for approval. They have also asked for additional information. It is very frustrating. Hope all goes well for you.

HI, hope all is going well for you. I finally was approved, but need to still be cleared by a shrink. I will keep you in my prayers. Good luck

Hi! I am also seeing Dr Pohl. I saw him on the 12th of May for my first consult. I am scheduled to have my final (yeah!) test on July 16th & see Dr Pohl on July 31st. The problem I am having is with my insurance company. They said that they never rec'd anything from his office, so I asked Dr Pohl's office to resend everything. I haven't heard from them if they did or not. I called the insurance company (United Healthcare POS select plus) & they said they still have not gotten anything, but to try back in another 2 weeks. Ihave a BMI of 44.5 & I have high blood pressure, high Cholrestorel & am on 3 different meds for diabetes. I also have a circulation problem with one of my legs that I have had a infection in. My diabetes doctor (Dr Nathalie Campbell) can not understand why it is taking so long. I have been kicking the surgery idea around for almost 2 years. Now that I have made up my mind, I won't give up. I can be a real big pain where the sun don't shine. Just ask my brother & sister. LOL Let me know how you make out.

I am a patient of Dr. Pohl. I am 1.5 years post op and have lost 145lbs. Dr. Pohl is wonderful!