has anyone been had dr. sunby or dr. heupenbecker?

The SMA's are an hour and a half long.  It is a class that you attend and there will be about 10 people in the class.  You are all called out individually where you will be weighed, have your BP checked, talk with the nurse about your meds and see the doctor to discuss your progress. 

During the class, they have a speaker or person who leads the class.  They talk about nutrition, how to increase your fruits and veggies, how to increase exercise, and all different aspects of how to deal with eating and emotions.

It has been very helpful for me.  I know they have different SMA's at the East and West Clinics in Madison.  They have a lot of great information and I know for sure I am meeting the insurance company's requirement.

If you have any other questions, just let me know.  Good luck on your journey! 

so is that something they set up specifically for the bariatric patients to be in complience or are there other people in the class who have no intention of having the surgery?
is this a Dean Care thing? 

Typically it is bariatric patients.  The class is for anyone, not just bariatric patients.  I'm not sure if it is just a Dean Care thing.  You would have to call them to see if they accept other forms of insurance.  The number for the Comprehensive Weight Management Program is 800-808-1190.  They are really nice people.  They have many different programs for weight management, not just surgery.  Hope this helps.

I have united health care.... just have dean doctors if that helps

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look up regrets after bypass
or look up complications after bypass surgery
Also at weight loss management group ask lots of questions
the diet is very stict no soda or carbo beverages the rest of your life,
protein drinks for a very long time and chewable vitamins the rest of your life
your change health problems you have now for new health problems like malnutrietion.

really search hard and dont look at one opinion but get 10
sincerely

cherish