songbird177 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Will insurance ever cover a lower body lift? - I live in California and was told by a plastic surgeon a lower body lift would be the best option for me after losing 180lbs. I am just wondering if there is any chance of getting ...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 9 months ago
6 Months Post Op DS with Pictures - My how time flies! 6 months post op DS, 86lbs down, 44%EWL gone! No more wheelchair, rollator, cane! No more diabetes, asthma, allergies, edema, heart failure, knee arthritis, h...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
First Week Weigh-In Results! - Hey all! I just had my DS, about 8 or 9 days post-op here, and I just attended my first face-to-face support group with my surgeon's office. There was a scale there and my curio...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Finally Had My Surgery! - Hey all, just wanted to let you guys know I had my surgery last Monday, Dec 3rd! It has been a 5 year fight just to get to this point. It was with Dr. Rabkin in San Francisco, a...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
I have a date - Just found out last night I am having surgery Monday with Dr. Rabkin ! Talk about shock! 3 days to go! I am so unprepared and excited! Oh yeah and now aunt flow decides to show up....

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
I Fought My Insurance for a DS and Won! (anthem/me - http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4579774/I-Fought-My-Insurance-for-a-DS-and-Won-anthem-medi-cal/

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
I Fought My Insurance for a DS and Won! (anthem/me - http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4579774/I-Fought-My-Insurance-for-a-DS-and-Won-anthem-medi-cal/

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
I Fought My Insurance for a DS and Won! (anthem/me - http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4579774/I-Fought-My-Insurance-for-a-DS-and-Won-anthem-medi-cal/

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
I Fought My Insurance for a DS and Won! (anthem/me - http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/amos/4579774/I-Fought-My-Insurance-for-a-DS-and-Won-anthem-medi-cal/

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
I Fought My Insurance for a DS and Won! (anthem/me - Forgive me ahead of time if this is rather long but my journey has been long just to get to this point. I am sharing with all of you to show you that dreams really do come true and...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Readiness for Change - I saw this somewhere and thought it applied to many on this journey and many others , especially myself, so thought I would share it. "Stage 1: When you are so sick to death to ...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Dr. Rabkin Consultation - Yay! Saw Dr. Rabkin today who said he would write a LOMN for my appeal/IMR at the DMHC! Sooo excited. Been fighting 4 years now. Had an old surgeon consult , who didn't even operat...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
Update (pre-op) - Haven't posted here for a few weeks, so just wanted to say hello and update. My IMR for an endocrinologist was approved and she is pro-DS and is going to write me a letter of su...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Question for Dr. Crookes Patients - I know I could wait until monday and just call the office but just thought I'd ask in case any of his patients were on here this weekend due to my curiosity Sorry if they seem a l...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Update from DMHC appeals and could use ideas - Well an update to my appeals with the DMHC, some good , some totally not good. Feel free to just skip to the DS portion if you just want to hear about that. A review- I had sub...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Woohoo more delays - Well I am jumping through so many hoops like many of you have to get surgery covered. Sometimes it feels like a mental olympics or something lol. Anyways, I sumbitted an externa...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Silliest experience with an anti-surgery PCP (pre- - Sorry but I had to share. This is ridiculous. For background, this is a new pcp at the same clinic I've been going to. I am currently waiting for an IMR for a consultation for a DS...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 11 months ago
Relationships and WLS - Hey all, just had a question about relationships (with significant other) and WLS. I know WLS changes many relationships as some feel as though they were settling or underlying iss...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Just saying hello - I just found this forum, but have been lurking on OH for awhile and thought I'd introduce myself. My name is Lisa, I am 28 years old, married for 3 years now, and am fighting w...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
How do I go out of network/medical group? - My pcp's office seems to be giving me the run around and I can't find out what I need to do. I've posted on the other site as well. Basically i need to go outside of the medical g...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Medicaid(medi-cal)/anthem insurance question - I am a member of the other site but figured I'd post here too. Has anyone had a switch done through medicaid, specifically medi-cal, that wasn't straight medi-cal? I have anthem...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Help! Another insurance dilemma! - So I went to see what I thought was a new doctor in the same office today and found out it was the one I saw last time that told me to lose weight. Things were about the same this ...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Need advice (insurance/dr stuff) - I am so frustrated with my insurance and doctors it's not even funny. I am at the point where I don't know what to do anymore. I have medi-cal/anthem for my insurance. I am try...

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
General Insurance Question - So the dr said they sent in the referral (for new dr consultation), just wondering how long I should give the insurance company before I start calling and checking on it? Thanks!

songbird177 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Insurance question - medi-cal/anthem - So I was trying to get the DS and the only dr in california that takes my insurance is in los angeles and I am located in Sacramento, some 8+ hour drive away. So I asked my pcp tod...
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