Guest guest Posted June 22, 2001 Report Share Posted June 22, 2001 hi all.. re: phasing out DS. Dr. talked to us at the support group meeting about the ASBS conference and that definitely was not the impression she gave. There were lots of DS info presented and issues discussed. Dr. in Portland has now divided her monthly preop support groups into DS, RNY, and band patients as they all have different concerns, etc. Researching patients are welcome to attend any to help make their decision. She's got lots of each kind of patient pre-op...there were at least 40 of us at the meeting. I was so impressed when I called the office today. The patient coordinator, Sandy, spent at least 15 minutes talking to me about my concerns with insurance, etc...I'm still working on approval. But, the good thing is the office is helping me like crazy. I am so pleased. Dr. has been responsive and helpful with all my questions. Now if I can just get approved!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! here's hoping.... blessings~ becki ===== Becki, near Portland, OR BMI 50-ish, age 42 pre-op DS. hoping to get approval through Aetna Traditional Choice (fighting 'investigational' denial) Consulted with Dr. on 3-13-01 psych ok, nutrition ok, beckeye_58@... __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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