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Topic: RE: Anyone have a belt lipectomy/panni removal at Madigan?
Hi Joan. I'm not sure what that is....? I've had my surgeries at Madigan, though.
Topic: RE: Support group on Eastside?
Mkay, so there's apparently no support groups in the area, I guess I live in the land of the skinny and beautiful who don't need WLS! ;)
Maybe after I get my sleeve done (and am feeling normal again) I can organize a meetup in the north/ east king county area, would anyone be interested?
Maybe after I get my sleeve done (and am feeling normal again) I can organize a meetup in the north/ east king county area, would anyone be interested?
Topic: RE: Does anyone know what happened to Dr. Oh?
That is weird that both Drs left! I remember Dr. Oh, he was my other choice.. ended up choosing dr. S. I guess I am glad I did for many reasons, I wonder if that is why he's practicing more and more at Evergreen (which suits me great).
Next time I meet with Dr. S. i'll see if I can get any dirt. ;)
Next time I meet with Dr. S. i'll see if I can get any dirt. ;)
Topic: RE: Woke up with a sleeve.....
I have Empire BCBS (not microsoft) but not all of it depends on the the insurance company as much as what your employer chooses to cover. They can have WLS exclusions or not. At least as far as the sleeve goes, BCBS does cover it for me revising from lap band (and as a first surgery, and there is no 1 WLS per lifetime limit like a lot of other insurance companies are now doing). Dunno if that helps...
I think your chances of having coverage are better if you do not choose an HMO but that's just my experience. All of the PPOs I've had in WA actually even at different employers all covered WLS.
I think your chances of having coverage are better if you do not choose an HMO but that's just my experience. All of the PPOs I've had in WA actually even at different employers all covered WLS.
Topic: RE: Need a Seattle Area Revision Surgeon
You could check with my surgeon, I'm very happy with him as far as he's very skilled, was one of the lap band pioneers. Has all the credentials, extremely low complication rates. Nicest guy and makes you laugh. Not his fault the band failed me, i.e. it was placed well. ;) He is very experienced in the field and in revisions.
Going to be using him to revise to a sleeve and I trust him. He works out of St. Francis and Evergreen. Centerforweightlosssurgery.com
Good luck!
Going to be using him to revise to a sleeve and I trust him. He works out of St. Francis and Evergreen. Centerforweightlosssurgery.com
Good luck!
Topic: RE: Need a Seattle Area Revision Surgeon
I have the same insurance and I believe they cover the VSG, I am waiting for final approval. I am not sure about the revision. My surgeon’s office is down town Seattle his name is Dr. Ross McMahon. They are opening a clinic in Issaquah soon.
I have the same insurance and I believe they cover the VSG, I am waiting for final approval. I am not sure about the revision. My surgeon’s office is down town Seattle his name is Dr. Ross McMahon. They are opening a clinic in Issaquah soon.
Topic: Need a Seattle Area Revision Surgeon
Hello fellow Washington State WLS patients. My little family moved from the DFW area to Issaquah in October 2010. I was very familiar with surgeons in the Dallas area, but need recommendations for my husband who is currently banded.
My husband and I were banded in 2005 and 2006 by a poor (putting it lightly) surgeon. I have since revised to a VSG while Hubby still has his band and has gained weight since his surgery. He experienced Dilation and has very little to no saline in his band.
Our Lap-Band Surgeon placed my band BACKWARDS. I am scared to death what will be found when my husband is in surgery. Hubby should have revised several years ago with the surgeon I had for my VSG. We know he needs the band out and something done as he is approaching 400lbs and I have been very scared of losing him to obesity just like his father.
We have Premera BCBS (Microsoft) insurance and I'm not sure if they pay for VSG now as they didn't when I had the surgery and we paid the difference between having the band removal and VSG.
Does anyone recommend an experienced revision surgeon?
My husband and I were banded in 2005 and 2006 by a poor (putting it lightly) surgeon. I have since revised to a VSG while Hubby still has his band and has gained weight since his surgery. He experienced Dilation and has very little to no saline in his band.
Our Lap-Band Surgeon placed my band BACKWARDS. I am scared to death what will be found when my husband is in surgery. Hubby should have revised several years ago with the surgeon I had for my VSG. We know he needs the band out and something done as he is approaching 400lbs and I have been very scared of losing him to obesity just like his father.
We have Premera BCBS (Microsoft) insurance and I'm not sure if they pay for VSG now as they didn't when I had the surgery and we paid the difference between having the band removal and VSG.
Does anyone recommend an experienced revision surgeon?
~Carrie~
Banded in 2005 by Robert O. Powell in Dallas, TX (Horrible Experience & Doctor)
Revised to VSG in 08/2010 by Manuel E. Castro, M.D. in Dallas, TX
Banded in 2005 by Robert O. Powell in Dallas, TX (Horrible Experience & Doctor)
Revised to VSG in 08/2010 by Manuel E. Castro, M.D. in Dallas, TX
Topic: RE: Woke up with a sleeve.....
Hello. I had Lap-Band in 2005 and had it revised to a VSG in Aug. 2010. I've been very pleased with the Sleeve. It's definately a mental adjustment to get used to, but I've been pleased none the less. I have 2 daughters ages 7 and 2 and I often share my food 3 ways with them. If I am eating without them I normally order off a snack menu or get a kid's plate when they let me. I completely avoid buffets because that's a place of frustration. I honestly rarely think about my sleeve which is one reason I'm not losing weight. I am 100lbs down from my heaviest and have been here for about a year. While I still considered overweight I am content and happy not to have to deal with the issues the Lap-Band caused me.
Please just give it time. You need time to process having a surgery that you didn't expect. Time will make you more comfortable with the disappointment you may feel especially if you lose more weight than you expect with "just the sleeve".
I wish you the best and much success in the new year!!
Take care,
Carrie
Please just give it time. You need time to process having a surgery that you didn't expect. Time will make you more comfortable with the disappointment you may feel especially if you lose more weight than you expect with "just the sleeve".
I wish you the best and much success in the new year!!
Take care,
Carrie
Topic: RE: Any male sleevers > 1 year post op?
I have got Premera. Many insurances now cover VSG and most cover bypass.
I think it is not the matter of which insurance to get, but rather which insurances you have access to and check whether they cover it.
I don't believe you can purchase an individual insurance and have the surgery, since it will be treated as pre-existing condition.
I think it is not the matter of which insurance to get, but rather which insurances you have access to and check whether they cover it.
I don't believe you can purchase an individual insurance and have the surgery, since it will be treated as pre-existing condition.
Topic: RE: Woke up with a sleeve.....
Hi Tina,
Just curious, was your surgery done in Edmonds? If so, was there a reason you chose that dr? I am having mine with Dr Billings on Feb 2.
Thanks, Pam
Just curious, was your surgery done in Edmonds? If so, was there a reason you chose that dr? I am having mine with Dr Billings on Feb 2.
Thanks, Pam
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