Have an approval,

[Guest guest]

Hi Deena:

I am from Oakland County and I made up a book from everything I could get my

hands on about this procedure because she had not heard of this particular

one.

She is looking it over she said to give her 2 to 3 days and she will let me

know what she thinks of it, She gives me hope!

I just wish my insurance did, I have General Motors BlueCross BlueShield

Preferred Plus, they told me today that anything that came in for Obesity

went directly to the garbage and they do not cover any surgery fro obesity.

Good Luck on your search!

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I Have written a little on here before. I live in Michigan. I called my

insurance company today. They said that I did not need a pre approval for

the surgery, I could just have it done. It is a PPOM insurance. They never

did receive anything from Dr. R's office, don't know where it got lost at.

They said because doctor is not in network that they would only pay 70%.

That is cool, but because I am very low on funds, I am requesting that they

consider paying 100% because it is so much cheaper and there is no " in

network " doctor that performs this surgery.

Now, the hard part comes. My doctor of 8 years still won't agree, so the

search is on for a doctor in the Flint, MI area that will help me with this.

I am healthy now, and I want to stay that way before something terrible

happens because of my weight.

I do have to go on Thursday and get a breast biopsy though. They spotted

some calcification on the mammogram. I'm sure it will be ok. Anyway, that

is what I pray......well, sorry so long winded.

Can anyone direct me to a doctor around this area?

Thank you,

Deena in Michigan

Re: Just another blessing - dreams of pursuit

>

>

>> With Easter coming up I was starting to panic about what to

>wear as I have not been caught in a dress since last Mother's day

>when I took my pictures for Dr. R. before my surgery. I was

>pleasantly surprised when I went upstairs to " shop " through my past

>sizes that the 18's are too big and the 16's are a little snug. I

>did manage to find several dresses as well as a variety of pants,

>shirts, jeans, and skirts that fit quite nicely all without spending

>a dime. So now I have a wardrobe that consists of multiple outfits

>that are not the same size, just a different color, " cause they fit, "

>for the first time in a long time. Just another thing to thank Dr. R

>and his surgery for! I am now down 133 pounds from my highest

>weight, 105 since surgery, and still have over three months to go

>before it is a year. People tell me I look younger than I have in

>years and are amazed that after loosing this much weight my face

>doesn't show it in wrinkles. I wish I was close enough to attend the

>support meetings, or picnic, but MN and NC are a LONG ways apart. I

>still get people whose mouths drop when I tell them about going there

>for surgery when I live so close to Mayo but... after meeting Dr. R

>and having his care compared to what I have experienced here I would

>do it again on a regular basis if need be.

>> My heart goes out to 's family, friends, and Dr.

>Rutledge. I was one of her contacts and have read over her emails

>several times in the past few days. I know this has been hard on all

>of us. She was pursuing her dream, and isn't that truly what life

>is all about? I know my life, as I know it now, is so much fuller,

>richer, and deeper than it was before my pursuit of this wonderful

>tool but... I will never forget this incredible journey and the

>people whose paths I have crossed as a result of it.

>>

>> in Minnesota

>> , Good for you!!!!! Where in MN do you live, I met my

>Husband there.

>Trish

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

Deena- will be thinking about you as you go for biopsy. Hope your insurance

will cover at 100%. They should if they can't offer you a comparable

situation. There is no other MGB!

Re: Just another blessing - dreams of pursuit

> >

> >

> >> With Easter coming up I was starting to panic about what to

> >wear as I have not been caught in a dress since last Mother's day

> >when I took my pictures for Dr. R. before my surgery. I was

> >pleasantly surprised when I went upstairs to " shop " through my past

> >sizes that the 18's are too big and the 16's are a little snug. I

> >did manage to find several dresses as well as a variety of pants,

> >shirts, jeans, and skirts that fit quite nicely all without spending

> >a dime. So now I have a wardrobe that consists of multiple outfits

> >that are not the same size, just a different color, " cause they fit, "

> >for the first time in a long time. Just another thing to thank Dr. R

> >and his surgery for! I am now down 133 pounds from my highest

> >weight, 105 since surgery, and still have over three months to go

> >before it is a year. People tell me I look younger than I have in

> >years and are amazed that after loosing this much weight my face

> >doesn't show it in wrinkles. I wish I was close enough to attend the

> >support meetings, or picnic, but MN and NC are a LONG ways apart. I

> >still get people whose mouths drop when I tell them about going there

> >for surgery when I live so close to Mayo but... after meeting Dr. R

> >and having his care compared to what I have experienced here I would

> >do it again on a regular basis if need be.

> >> My heart goes out to 's family, friends, and Dr.

> >Rutledge. I was one of her contacts and have read over her emails

> >several times in the past few days. I know this has been hard on all

> >of us. She was pursuing her dream, and isn't that truly what life

> >is all about? I know my life, as I know it now, is so much fuller,

> >richer, and deeper than it was before my pursuit of this wonderful

> >tool but... I will never forget this incredible journey and the

> >people whose paths I have crossed as a result of it.

> >>

> >> in Minnesota

> >> , Good for you!!!!! Where in MN do you live, I met my

> >Husband there.

> >Trish

> >>

> >>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/18/00 9:21:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

BenhamGirl@... writes:

<< they told me today that anything that came in for Obesity

went directly to the garbage >>

How nice of them.....NOT! You might try sending them a copy of the BC/BS

guidelines that are on the website to open discussion.

{{HUGS}}

Claire

Redhead in FL

MGB 4/10/00 !!!!

Dr. Rutledge (http:/clos.net)

" He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the

day of Christ Jesus. " - Phil. 1:6

[Guest guest]

Deena,

You are in my prayers. I also have a BCBS PPO from TX hope I get that good

of news today. I'll keep praying for your Dr. to get on the wagon. I see my

PCP tomorrow at 2:20 to have a complete physical. Prayer for me and him so he

is receptive to this idea.

Thanks,

Deb in WY

29:11

[Guest guest]

Claire,

I need your prayers Christian Sis. I'm seeing my PCP tomorrow at 2:20 and am

claiming his approval and a good health report. I still haven't heard from my

insurance and will call them today. Discouragement is setting in. My husband

returns from Africa on Friday and I really was trying to have everything set

up when he got home. I know it is in God's time, but I'm a carnal being a

slight on faith today.

Deb in WY

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/19/00 7:39:22 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

floridagrrrlll@... writes:

<< Do you have that BCBS website address??? >>

They are on Dr. R's website....http:/clos.net When you get there, scroll

down the main list of articles (in the center) and there should be one on

BC/BS guidelines. If not, do a search on it.

{{HUGS}}

Claire

Redhead in FL

MGB 4/10/00 !!!!

Dr. Rutledge (http:/clos.net)

" He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the

day of Christ Jesus. " - Phil. 1:6

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 4/19/00 9:37:33 AM Eastern Daylight Time, DK4498@...

writes:

<< I know it is in God's time, but I'm a carnal being a

slight on faith today. >>

It's in our nature to want things when we want them my friend. I am praying

for your visit with your PCP. And also for good news from BC/BS. Hopefully

they will be as good to you as they were to me.

Even if all is not in perfect order by the time your Hubby gets home, enjoy

the time with him and trust that God is still working on it even when you

step back and let Him (or maybe especially so hee hee). I do know how hard

the waiting can be. I sat and binged every night for almost three weeks

waiting for work from BC/BS. And then after getting it and realizing they

had approved my husband, not me I nearly flipped. It all worked out though.

Sit down, take a deep breath and claim the name of Jesus as Healer, Counselor

and Prince of Peace in your heart. He will give you peace and will work

things out in His perfect timing.

{{HUGS}}

Claire

Redhead in FL

MGB 4/10/00 !!!!

Dr. Rutledge (http:/clos.net)

" He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the

day of Christ Jesus. " - Phil. 1:6

[Guest guest]

Do you have that BCBS website address???

From: sMama2@...

Reply-To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) e

To: MiniGastricBypass (AT) e

Subject: Re: Have an approval,

Date: Wed, 19 Apr 2000 07:05:52 EDT

In a message dated 4/18/00 9:21:21 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

BenhamGirl@... writes:

<< they told me today that anything that came in for Obesity

went directly to the garbage >>

How nice of them.....NOT! You might try sending them a copy of the BC/BS

guidelines that are on the website to open discussion.

{{HUGS}}

Claire

Redhead in FL

MGB 4/10/00 !!!!

Dr. Rutledge (http:/clos.net)

" He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the

day of Christ Jesus. " - Phil. 1:6

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[Guest guest]

Claire, How are you doing?

Trish

[Guest guest]

Thank you Claire,

Deb