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question for Dr. Overcashes patients in Florida about 2nd. visit w/ him

I had my first consult visit w/ Dr. Overcash in Oct.2002 I had all paper ready to b sent to ins. but my psych. had me on a psych. hold .My psych. just released me to have surgey and Patrice from Dr. Overcashs office sent out all my paper work to my ins. and she also told me that Dr. Overcash wants to see me next week again... I really dont know what this visit is for does anyone have to meet w/ him 2 times,or could it b that I just havent been there for 5 mths. and he wants to see me again for that reason ...any help will help thank you .....    — nancy N. (posted on March 16, 2003)

March 16, 2003
Hi Nancy. I also used dr. overcash as my doctor - you made a great choice! I went for my first visit on October 4, 2001. Getting approved through my insurance took until the end of January 2002. I called the dr's office and patrice had his nurse call me and we set the surgery up through the phone for Feb. 22, 2002. I did not see dr. O until the morning of the surgery. This was after only seeing him for the first visit, so i do not know if he has a certain amount of time "between" visits where he would want to see you again. Mine was about 3 months in between. Just go to the visit and he will explain what is going on. My surgery was one of the best decisions i have ever made for myself. I started out at 362 and am down to 218 and wearing XL shirts and 18 pants and feel wonderful. I wish you all the best in your surgery and recovery! Take care! If you wish to ask me anything else you are welcome to email me at [email protected]. Take care!
   — Tammy M.

March 16, 2003
That may be standard procedure for your surgeon. I know that the facility that I had my surgery through (BTC) requires a re-consultation if your initial consult was more than 6 months ago. You are already at 5 months, and it sounds like your stuff just went to the ins. com....which means your surgery won't be for a while yet and will put you at over 6 months. Good luck to you!
   — Lynette B.