Beth Israel WLS program
Hey Jamie! No BCBS but I do remember Dr J and Dr H telling me that BCBS is pretty easy to get through - even for VSG which was my surgery of choice. You will really like Elaine...she's awesome! She can be a tough cookie but it's for our own good!!! Honestly, EVERYONE involved in the WLS program at BIDMC was excellent...right up to the nurses during recovery! The sleep apnea diagnosis will certainly help when looking to your ins co for WLS.
Best of luck to you - please keep us posted on how you make out!
Best of luck to you - please keep us posted on how you make out!
My journey: http://abowlfullofjelly.blogspot.com/ w/ March 2011 Sleevers List
"Sleeve Santa Sleeve!"
HW: 309 ~ PreOpW: 306 ~ SW: 293 ~ CW: 184
"Sleeve Santa Sleeve!"
HW: 309 ~ PreOpW: 306 ~ SW: 293 ~ CW: 184
I had my surgery there last year as well.. I love most of the program, love my surgeon Dr. Schneider. I went for one support meeting after the surgery but really didn't feel I got enough out of it to take the drive into Boston after a long day at work. Feel free to pm me if you have any questions. good luck!
On February 19, 2012 at 9:33 AM Pacific Time, jamiebrain wrote:
Hi there,I'm brandy new and have my very first appointment to meet with a nurse named Elaine at BID on 3/16. So brandy, BRANDY new. I've been reading lots of posts though and a gazillion questions come to mind. Mrs Claus, I'm curious - you said yours was held up because your insurance denied it the first time and you had to appeal. Do you mind if I ask what insurance you were dealing with and why the denied you the first time? On paper I meet all the criteria for my insurance company (BCBS) but that's one of my fears.
Where are you in the process? Have you met with Sue or the nutritionist? Elaine is great! great sense of humor.
In my case i was referred to therapy for 6 months so that was my big holdup. i was P'Oed at first but glad i went thru the therapy. It has helped alot and i am continuing with it. Support is crucial!
I have BCBS and it was just a matter of days for approval. I got my date the same day I met Dr. Jones.
Just checking in - I had my first appointment and it went well. Got scheduled for just about all of the next round of appointments in one day - next Monday! Going to have blood drawn, the ultrasound, echocardiogram (since I'm a former phen-fen user, bummer), Dr. H, nutritionist and social worker all in one day. It's going to be a long one!
rsassyjackie
on 4/6/12 1:25 am - MA
on 4/6/12 1:25 am - MA
That is exactly how I did it! That means you will be on the other side soon! Good Luck and let me know if you have any questions!!!
rsassyjackie
on 7/18/12 8:12 pm - MA
on 7/18/12 8:12 pm - MA
That is great! Keep me posted any questions u might have feel free to ask!
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