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Gina M. 21 years ago

04/20/03 At this point I am a little discouraged. Remember I am self pay. So I broke down and contacted Dr. Aguirre in Mexico. *WOW* what a quick response, I emailed him on a Sunday evening and by Monday afternoon I had a response from him. Which is more than I can say for Dr Gibb's office, they never returned my e mail, I had to call them, leave a message, wait 4 days for a call back. Then wait 10 days for the packet of information they wanted me to fill out. Dr. Aguirre said that he had openings in May if I wanted one. Well, I am going to wait till this summer...My biggest problem is coming up with the money, I am an heir to my grandmother's estate, however, it was supposed to be settled by end of April and now it's looking more like the end of June. So I am awaiting that money before I even set a date. Like I said I am still in the *wait and see mode* however, I AM going to have the surgery, but I haven't set a date. Gina McCarthy

Naes Wls J. 21 years, 1 month ago

Hi there, Just want to say, you are on your way now. May each stage of your wls journey be successful. best wishes to you and may you have a speedy recovery and NO complications what so ever. Hang in there and remember everyday is a blessing. bearhugs

Justin F. 21 years, 1 month ago

Good luck on your upcoming surgery and may you have a speedy and painless recovery.

MommaAngel 21 years, 1 month ago

HI GINA I just want you to know that I am praying that everything will go smooth as you journey to the losing side. LORD BLESS

Gina M. 21 years, 1 month ago

04/01/03 Today I called Dr. Gibbs office and left a voice message for his assistant/nurse Tina. I have received nothing but wonderful e mails from everyone about Dr. Gibbs. So I hope she calls soon. I am very anxious to get started. Keeping in mind that I got another e mail from another lady stating that she is going to have Dr. Gibbs do her surgery as well and the total cost for was $17,900. WOW what an increse from the $13,00 that I was originally anticipated. Gina

Gina M. 21 years, 1 month ago

03/30/03 I have not made any post yet, but I am going to begin my journey. I have done lots of research with the help of various web sites. I have contacted an attorney that specializes in representing WLS patients to see if they can help me fight my insurance company. Now all I need to do is fill out the paperwork that they sent me. I contacted the law offices of Walter Lindstrom at www.obesitylaw.com. They e mailed me a packet of paperwork to fill out along with their fee schedule. They also sent a very well worded letter to help me better understand the way they assess their fees. They have two options: #1 Appeal letter for a fixed for of $450, they conduct an analysis of my medical and insurance info that I have to provide, Prepare a letter to the ins. co or insurance dept, and then follow up by telephone with the ins. co as needed to uphold or reverse the denial. OR Option #2 Full Appeal Services for a fixed for of $850...this option contains much more services. This is just a brief overview of the process. So e mail them if you want more extensive information. I am also batteling with the prospect of seeking the surgery with Dr. Aguirre in Ensanada, Baja Calif. or Dr. Gibbs in Arkansas. I have sent an e mail to the Dr. in Arkansas, but no response. I also found out through other support groups that he is not "hip" on returning e mail inquires, that it is best to call him. He is located at The Surgical Clinic of Central Arkansas 9500 Kanis Road, STE 501 Little Rock, Ar. 72205 Dr. Gibbs Office # 501-227-9080 Fax # 501-227-2528 Web address www.stvincentobesitysurgery.com. Well that is all for now.