Guest guest Posted February 2, 2000 Report Share Posted February 2, 2000 In a message dated 2/2/00 6:15:57 PM Central Standard Time, keciacrn@... writes: >> You already have a date? I sent my records to the bariatric treatment center before finding about this and with Medicare and Medicaid they said they don't normally have people get approved. I have problems such as diabetes and other problems but they said they were real hard for these people to get approved. I just want to be healthy!! I am still going to do the best I can until I find out if I would be approved then if approved I am going for it! Well good luck to you. I think that this might be the best thing they have come up with for all us beautiful people trapped in body's we don't want. You take care Sincerly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2000 Report Share Posted February 2, 2000 In a message dated 2/2/00 6:15:57 PM Central Standard Time, keciacrn@... writes: >> You already have a date? I sent my records to the bariatric treatment center before finding about this and with Medicare and Medicaid they said they don't normally have people get approved. I have problems such as diabetes and other problems but they said they were real hard for these people to get approved. I just want to be healthy!! I am still going to do the best I can until I find out if I would be approved then if approved I am going for it! Well good luck to you. I think that this might be the best thing they have come up with for all us beautiful people trapped in body's we don't want. You take care Sincerly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2000 Report Share Posted February 2, 2000 Hi, Welcome. I am new here too. I have had one visit with Dr . Rutledge, and my next one is for Feb 12. Hope to see you at aleast one of the meeting. I got my approval on Tuesday from my BCBS PCP, and i am so excieted can't wait !!!!!! Good luck with the 18 lbs and welcome aboard. Wanda in NC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2000 Report Share Posted February 2, 2000 Thank you for the encouragement! Everyone is so encouraging to everyone I believe that is good for us all. The ones that have had the surgery can help the others with concerns and we can all encourage and praise each other. I am happy to just be part of a group that is so supportive. Everyone keep up the good work and those frustrated it will come thru I believe for all of us!! SMILE Sincerely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2000 Report Share Posted February 2, 2000 --- WMILLIRAN@... wrote: > From: WMILLIRAN@... > > Hello I am new too this. I have been checking out > about the surgery's. Did > not know about the laproscopy one though until now. > I have been really > trying to lose weight I know that you have to be > below 350 to get the surgery > and last month I have lost 18 lbs. Got 18 more till > down to that. But if > anyone has any other important information > concerning the ups and downs of > the surgery please let me know. > > > Thank you > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2000 Report Share Posted February 2, 2000 --- WMILLIRAN@... wrote: > From: WMILLIRAN@... > > Hello I am new too this. I have been checking out > about the surgery's. Did > not know about the laproscopy one though until now. > I have been really > trying to lose weight I know that you have to be > below 350 to get the surgery > and last month I have lost 18 lbs. Got 18 more till > down to that. But if > anyone has any other important information > concerning the ups and downs of > the surgery please let me know. > > > Thank you > > > --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2000 Report Share Posted February 2, 2000 WMILLIRAN@... wrote: > ........................I sent my records to the bariatric treatment center > before finding about this and with Medicare and Medicaid they said they don't > normally have people get approved. This is NOT necessarily true!!! Like a lot of other insurance companies, they do initially deny, but on appeal they DO approve and pay for the surgery expecially when there are co-morbidities like you have. DO NOT GIVE UP. FIGHT AND THEY WILL GIVE IN!!! Hugs, Pat Lyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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