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I too reside in Ohio, more specifically the Greater Columbus area.
I go in for surgery in two days with Dr. Needleman at OSU.
Im excited and nervous all at once...
Hi, I'm new to this website but i'm in cincinnati, Ohio. and My surgery is in 3 weeks.
Haven't been on lately, very busy. Ya I am from Ohio (Cincinnati Area) and had the same doctor you had. Sounds like you are headed in the right direction. Keep after it....it is so worth it. I am 2 1/2 years out and am living again. I may seem slow, but believe me you will look back and wonder where not only the time went but also the weight. Good Luck!
I have bcbs too and I had to pay 2200. out of pocket it depends on your plan. I go to Dr Sonnanstien in Columbus surgery was done at Riverside.
Wanda
I am insured by anthem bc/bs. Although my surgery was 8 years ago, they did cover all but 100.00. I don't know if there is a waiting period as far as if it new insurance or not. The only waiting period I had was required by my surgeon. It was 4 weeks of classes 1 a week for 4 weeks. That you have to pay for out of picket. It is still 100.00 for the classes. Most ins. Companies that cover it will want a letter from your dr. Saying that you are at risk of several comorbities and what have you tried already to get the weight off.
I had to go to the meeting the drs have for those interested in WLS. I went to my meeting in may and was approved and had my surgery on Sept 17th, 2008.
FYI
My doctor is Bradley Needleman out of OSU hospital in Columbus Ohio. He is very busy a great dr. Seems like I'm always meeting someone who had him for their surgery.
Not to get off topic, but my upcoming surgery (3/3/16) is with Dr. Needleman, so I'm glad to see someone happy with his results!
I have UHC, and sent my paperwork in April 2015... My particular plan with UHC calls for 6 months of doctor supervised dieting, along with a boat load of other requirements, including sleep testing, EGD, EKG etc.
I was finally approved and am scheduled for March 3...
I go in for surgery 3/3 with Dr. Needleman from OSU... I'm excited and nervous all at the same time...
Ok I know I am not the only one from Ohio.
Down 2 more pounds this week. Six weeks out and down 28 pounds.
Wanda
Wandak, how are you doing? How is it, how is eating? Did you have alot of pain after surgery? My surgery date is Feb 24th. Im on the liquid diet and starving-lol
