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Topic: RE: not a happy camper
SW/ 358 lbs .. Day of Surgery/ 313 lbs.. CW /276 lbs
Insurance companies always seem to change the rules as they see fit. I too have MSBCBS. It must be something new they started. Is there any way to appeal it if you have already started your Dr. supervised diet?
Stacy
Stacy
SW/ 358 lbs .. Day of Surgery/ 313 lbs.. CW /276 lbs
Topic: RE: go to family dr to start 7 month plan
SW/ 358 lbs .. Day of Surgery/ 313 lbs.. CW /276 lbs
Hi there,
Dr Rossi did my RNY on Sept 14. He is a great surgeon and everyone in his office is very nice, especially Sarah. The 6 month diet ( well 7 including the first visit) goes by faster than you think.
Stacy
Dr Rossi did my RNY on Sept 14. He is a great surgeon and everyone in his office is very nice, especially Sarah. The 6 month diet ( well 7 including the first visit) goes by faster than you think.
Stacy
SW/ 358 lbs .. Day of Surgery/ 313 lbs.. CW /276 lbs
Topic: hello everyone!
hello all! my name is sarah, and i am currently working towards getting the band surgery in huntington, wv. i still have to turn in my flow sheets for sept and oct, then i guess that's when the battle royale begins with the insurance company. i'm still trying to decide which band i want. my dr likes the realize band the best, while i've read the lapband is better. but for now, i'm getting more excited every day!
can anyone tell me what to expect at this point, or how soon after i turn in my flow sheets will i get a date scheduled?
have a good day everyone!
Topic: RE: New to site!
Hi turlelover,
I am in Morgantown, but my surgeon is in Huntington WV. As far as surgeons in this region, I really don't know. I originally found my surgeon by reading his reviews on this site. You can search WV surgeons and read about them. I have nothing but praise for my doc, but don't know if you would be able to have the surgery that far from Buckhannon. I have family down near Huntington who took me to the surgery and I stayed with them during recovery. The first 3 days of recovery were the most difficult. I had laproscopic banding, with the Realize Band. You can read my profile for info on how I have progressed in the past year. Feel free to message me with questions. I am only on about once a week, so it may take me a while to respond.
I am in Morgantown, but my surgeon is in Huntington WV. As far as surgeons in this region, I really don't know. I originally found my surgeon by reading his reviews on this site. You can search WV surgeons and read about them. I have nothing but praise for my doc, but don't know if you would be able to have the surgery that far from Buckhannon. I have family down near Huntington who took me to the surgery and I stayed with them during recovery. The first 3 days of recovery were the most difficult. I had laproscopic banding, with the Realize Band. You can read my profile for info on how I have progressed in the past year. Feel free to message me with questions. I am only on about once a week, so it may take me a while to respond.
Topic: RE: not a happy camper
I definitely feel for your situation, but it isn't impossible. If you can save $125 per month you would be able to do this in a year. This could happen even quicker if you put a couple hundred from your tax refund into the account. I know how hard it is to wait, but it is definitely worth it in the end. Don't give up. You might even consider telling relatives and friends that instead of Christmas/birthday presents you would like money to go towards this goal.
Topic: RE: Looking for people that have the Gastric Sleeve done in WV
Hi Rob,
Have you gotten a date yet for your surgery? I hope you are doing well.
Keep me posted ok.
Cira
Have you gotten a date yet for your surgery? I hope you are doing well.
Keep me posted ok.
Cira
I am who I am and accept my feelings wholeheartedly.
Those that mind don't matter, and those that matter don't mind.
Cira 249/144.0 current/goal 154/ 5'3" 10 lbs below my Dr's goal
Topic: New to site!
I am from North Central WV and am looking to get as much information I can about WLS and the options, Dr's, any and all recommendations will be greatly appreciated.
I look forward to making new "friends".
Thank you
I look forward to making new "friends".
Thank you
wvturtlelover
Topic: not a happy camper
hey guys,
i just got a letter from camc regarding the changes for the employee insurance and effective nov 1 msbcbs will require a 1,500.00 co pay for all weight loss surgeries. i was disappointed because that means im going to be unable to have my surgery due to i cant afford the copay. i guess ill be back to dieting and dieting. this is crazy because so many people need this surgery to save their life, but the insurance industry would rather keep paying dr copays rather than preventive medicine. anyone in the same boat i am
i just got a letter from camc regarding the changes for the employee insurance and effective nov 1 msbcbs will require a 1,500.00 co pay for all weight loss surgeries. i was disappointed because that means im going to be unable to have my surgery due to i cant afford the copay. i guess ill be back to dieting and dieting. this is crazy because so many people need this surgery to save their life, but the insurance industry would rather keep paying dr copays rather than preventive medicine. anyone in the same boat i am
Topic: RE: Looking for people that have the Gastric Sleeve done in WV
Let me tell you how much I love my sleeve...
Start:: 291+/ SW:282 Current/173 Surgeon's goal/ 175 My goal: 165 I'm 5'6"
My true goal is whatever weight gets me in a size 10
Sundial is where I grew up.I left there when the mine was still Armco #10, I grew up in the big white house down in the bottom... the last one on the right headed to Beckley, with the huge yard.
Where in the area do you live now?
Let me tell you how much I love my sleeve...Start:: 291+/ SW:282 Current/173 Surgeon's goal/ 175 My goal: 165 I'm 5'6"
My true goal is whatever weight gets me in a size 10
Topic: RE: Looking for people that have the Gastric Sleeve done in WV
Hi-jack. I live in Raleigh County,near Beckley.
I use to work at Sundial. See ya on the vsg board.
Steve
I use to work at Sundial. See ya on the vsg board.
Steve
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