Guest guest Posted January 12, 2001 Report Share Posted January 12, 2001 okay, thanks for the information Sharon My PPO paid 100% except for my copay which was a big ole $ 5. I did not need a referral to see the surgeon as it is ppo insurance and my surgeon was Dr. Thayer at Newton Wellesley Hospital. Good luck! lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2001 Report Share Posted January 12, 2001 Also, What is the time period fro recovery. I work and don't have much sick time/vacation time, how long would I be out of work, does it depend on the type of procedure I have done? Sharon My PPO paid 100% except for my copay which was a big ole $ 5. I did not need a referral to see the surgeon as it is ppo insurance and my surgeon was Dr. Thayer at Newton Wellesley Hospital. Good luck! lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2001 Report Share Posted January 12, 2001 Sharon, It does depend on the procedure for recovery time. If Open RNY, it's usually between the 4-6 wk period (give or take), and with Lap, sometimes as fast as 2-3 weeks. Dawn Sharon My PPO paid 100% except for my copay which was a big ole $ 5. I did not need a referral to see the surgeon as it is ppo insurance and my surgeon was Dr. Thayer at Newton Wellesley Hospital. Good luck! lyssa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2001 Report Share Posted January 12, 2001 Sharon, I had the lap. done and was back working in just 2 weeks... but its not that quick for everyone.... I know of others that had the lap and were still feeling fatigued at 8weeks. -Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2001 Report Share Posted January 12, 2001 Thanks, That's very good to know............At my job the holiday, vacation, sick etc. comes out of a pool of time which is accrue and I have accrued much, but maybe by the time I get my surgery date I'll enough........... Sharon -----Original Message-----From: kchyet@... Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 3:29 PMTo: OSSG-NewEnglandegroupsSubject: Re: SharonSharon, I had the lap. done and was back working in just 2 weeks... but its not that quick for everyone.... I know of others that had the lap and were still feeling fatigued at 8weeks. -Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2001 Report Share Posted January 12, 2001 Sharon, Sounds like my place of employment! You don't by chance work in Chelmsford do ya? LOL! Dawn ps...does your company offer Short Term Disability? -----Original Message-----From: scooper@... Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 4:08 PMTo: OSSG-NewEnglandegroupsSubject: RE: Sharon Thanks, That's very good to know............At my job the holiday, vacation, sick etc. comes out of a pool of time which is accrue and I have accrued much, but maybe by the time I get my surgery date I'll enough........... Sharon -----Original Message-----From: kchyet@... Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 3:29 PMTo: OSSG-NewEnglandegroupsSubject: Re: SharonSharon, I had the lap. done and was back working in just 2 weeks... but its not that quick for everyone.... I know of others that had the lap and were still feeling fatigued at 8weeks. -Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2001 Report Share Posted January 12, 2001 No, I don't work in Chelmsford, I work in Boston. Yes, my company does offer Short Term Disability. I was wondering if I could use it............... Sharon -----Original Message-----From: Dawn Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 4:59 PMTo: OSSG-NewEnglandegroupsSubject: RE: Sharon Sharon, Sounds like my place of employment! You don't by chance work in Chelmsford do ya? LOL! Dawn ps...does your company offer Short Term Disability? -----Original Message-----From: scooper@... Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 4:08 PMTo: OSSG-NewEnglandegroupsSubject: RE: Sharon Thanks, That's very good to know............At my job the holiday, vacation, sick etc. comes out of a pool of time which is accrue and I have accrued much, but maybe by the time I get my surgery date I'll enough........... Sharon -----Original Message-----From: kchyet@... Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 3:29 PMTo: OSSG-NewEnglandegroupsSubject: Re: SharonSharon, I had the lap. done and was back working in just 2 weeks... but its not that quick for everyone.... I know of others that had the lap and were still feeling fatigued at 8weeks. -Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2001 Report Share Posted January 12, 2001 Hi There, I think it has to do with the procedure and how quickly you bounce back from surgery. I had my gallbladder out 5 years ago, and I was out 6 weeks, but I had the open procedure on Dec 15, and I went back to work after 3 weeks, my company approved a 6 week leave, but I just felt good and wanted to get back into my normal routine. Good Luck > Also, What is the time period fro recovery. I work and don't have much > sick time/vacation time, how long would I be out of work, does it depend on > the type of procedure I have done? > Sharon > > > My PPO paid 100% except for my copay which was a big ole $ 5. > I did not need a referral to see the surgeon as it is ppo insurance and my > surgeon was Dr. Thayer at Newton Wellesley Hospital. > Good luck! > lyssa > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 12, 2001 Report Share Posted January 12, 2001 I used my STD when I had surgery. You don't need to disclose which type of surgery you're having, but the Dr. will write "Major Abdominal Surgery" or something to that effect. Hope that helps! Check into it with your HR dept. Dawn -----Original Message-----From: scooper@... Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 5:00 PMTo: OSSG-NewEnglandegroupsSubject: RE: Sharon No, I don't work in Chelmsford, I work in Boston. Yes, my company does offer Short Term Disability. I was wondering if I could use it............... Sharon -----Original Message-----From: Dawn Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 4:59 PMTo: OSSG-NewEnglandegroupsSubject: RE: Sharon Sharon, Sounds like my place of employment! You don't by chance work in Chelmsford do ya? LOL! Dawn ps...does your company offer Short Term Disability? -----Original Message-----From: scooper@... Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 4:08 PMTo: OSSG-NewEnglandegroupsSubject: RE: Sharon Thanks, That's very good to know............At my job the holiday, vacation, sick etc. comes out of a pool of time which is accrue and I have accrued much, but maybe by the time I get my surgery date I'll enough........... Sharon -----Original Message-----From: kchyet@... Sent: Friday, January 12, 2001 3:29 PMTo: OSSG-NewEnglandegroupsSubject: Re: SharonSharon, I had the lap. done and was back working in just 2 weeks... but its not that quick for everyone.... I know of others that had the lap and were still feeling fatigued at 8weeks. -Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2001 Report Share Posted January 16, 2001 DEAR ERIN 60 LBS. THAT IS GREAT. I AM NOT GOING TO RECOGNIZE YOU. YOUR WEIGHT LOSS IS WONDERFUL. I AM 7 WEEKS POST OP AND I HAVE LOST 42LBS. SEE YOU TOMORROW NIGHT RAYNA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 16, 2001 Report Share Posted January 16, 2001 Hi , Thanks for responding..........I'm so afraid of rejection. I choose a PCP at BMC with the hopes that the doctor I've chosen as my PCP,who I'm told has referred patients in the past to Dr.Forse, will have no problem with given me a referral to the surgeon. I must say this is a long process....I see my PCP on 2-8-01 and the surgeon on 4-12-01, how long does it take to get a surgery date? Do you mind if I ask you what your weight was before the surgery and how much do you weight now? Do you automatically qualify for surgery if you are morbidly obese based on your BMI? I'm 5'5 " and weight 235lbs. I want to pig out before 2-8-01 and 4-12-01 with the hopes that the more I weight, the better chance I have with getting more surgery approved. Do I have to have another medical problem such as high blood pressure or diabetes to qualify for WLS? Again, , thanks for responding and I'm sure I'll have a hundred more questions as time goes by. Thanks! Sharon Sharon Hi Sharon!! I couldn't help but notice that you are having your consult with Dr. Forse? He did my surgery on Halloween, and I think he is the best. If you have any questions about him, his office staff, the process, anything, please feel free to email me okay? Also, protein drinks are not all you eat/drink. As a matter of fact, Dr. Forse would prefer that we get all our protein from real food sources, because he wants us to lead a normal life, and " normal " people don't drink only protein drinks. Of course, he doesn't object if you use them, especially if you need them. I am 11 weeks post op and I have lost 60 lbs. I eat anything I want and I have no food intolerances. Good luck in April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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