Light weight Im one waiting for my DS

Ms.Desertdoll
on 9/23/10 3:25 am, edited 9/23/10 3:25 am

YEAH, Walter.

I am so glad it finally worked out for you. I was nervous right up until the time of surgery. I just knew that after all these years of working through the system something would go wrong. Now I am a week out.

November will be here before you know it.

STLfan
on 9/23/10 5:56 am

DS on 01/24/11

Way to go Walter your going to like the DS and Dr A is awesome. I had my DS in May and feel great....down 90# and diabetes is under control, sleep apnea.....gone, high BP....gone, high cholesterol ...gone! Went from size 44 to 34 waist. ....size 2x to L-XL shirts. I was at the gym today and I can eat just about anything in moderation.....except bread and soda pop.....good luck and take care.

Jeff

southernlady5464
on 9/23/10 6:18 am

DS on 01/24/11

Welcome Walter and congrats to getting your date. Can't believe how long you waited. I would have gone nuts.

We just heard our possible date pending insurance approval.

Liz

walter A.
on 9/23/10 6:30 am - lafayette, NJ

DS on 11/12/10

my comos, made me medicare eligible, so insurance permision is not a issue anylonger.

www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4296514/PRE-OPS-Make-sure-you-learn-about-the-DS-before-you-chose/""

southernlady5464
on 9/23/10 7:07 am

DS on 01/24/11

Only because I use a Medicare suppliment and not Medicare and my secondary does have a say in it, is the reason we have insurance pending.

Liz

rbb825
on 9/24/10 3:42 pm - Suffern, NY

RNY on 10/27/08

Wow, I have medicare and Empire BC/BS (medicare supplement) = they automatically pay whatever medicare pays. So, if medicare approves, they pay. If medicare denies, they dont' pay

southernlady5464
on 9/25/10 1:06 am

DS on 01/24/11

The reason for the approval is my going out of network with my Medicare Supplement. If I stayed IN state, I would not need the approval but there is not a DS surgeon IN state that will do a LW. Plus I need the approval of my secondary (husband's insurance) anyway. He has UHC and his is not related to Medicare at all.

So if I want 100% paid I get the approval.

Liz

rbb825
on 9/24/10 3:46 pm - Suffern, NY

RNY on 10/27/08

No, insurance permission isn't an issue ahead of time, but they have the right to deny you after the fact. I have Medicare also and was scared sh**less until I got the bill from the hospital and Bessler saying $0.00 balance and then I knew I was in the clear and that my surgery was covered. It is a lowsy system but that is how medicare works. Bessler told me they pretty much know if you will qualify but once in awhile a denial happens. I dont' want to get you down, I know you have been through alot waiting but I just want you to be prepared. Good luck and I wish you well. Hope everything works out the way you want it too and that your have no problems with your reflux post op.

walter A.
on 9/25/10 12:50 am - lafayette, NJ

DS on 11/12/10

Dr Besslers team does manages my esophagus,endoscopy,colonoscopies and will do any emergency follow up that occurs post op but he doesn't do DS so didn't talk to him for ls.

www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4296514/PRE-OPS-Make-sure-you-learn-about-the-DS-before-you-chose/""

Jackie W.
on 9/29/10 12:57 pm

DS on 08/25/08

Hey Walter!! Just coming back after being off here for too long! I'm glad I was going back over some old posts. I would've hated to have missed this!!

Congratulations to you!!! It has been a LOONG time coming for you!!! Awesome!!

There are never any problems, only solutions. quoted by a dear and special friend!!!

My stats:
Starting weight 234 lbs Height 5 ft 6 in
Goal in 7 months (127 lbs)
Currently: 120-123 lbs
Tops Small Bottoms size 2!!!! UPDATED: 11/11

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