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Samuel D.
Miami, FL, USA
Post Op - BMI: 74.2
Surgery Type: RNY
Member ID: Dominguez933999921
Surgeon: Robert T. Marema M.D.

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Well.. i have been in the battle all my life. Just before
surgery weighed 488. Had Roux-n-y w/silastic band w/
Dr. Robert Marema in Ft Laud on 7-21-99. 12 days post-op
weighed 457.2. Doing very well. I think my pouch is over 30cc
cause i can eat more than the 2 ounces. I can eat approx. 3-4
ounces. I do get hungry though late nights. Will keep you aprised




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Surgeon Info:
Surgeon: Robert T. Marema M.D.
GREAT DOCTOR. Very caring and understanding. Doctor has had surgery himself so he is very much in tune with his patients feelings and needs. Entire staff is wonderful! Has a great support group with regularly scheduled meetings. I have not had any complications and would entrust my life to him all over again! He has a very good post surgery care program. Schedules regular post surgical visits. Minimal scarring. Excellent surgeon and great bedside manner. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !
Insurer Info:
Aetna US Heathcare, QPOS/HMO
Dealing with Aetna was quite a task. We had to push them. They deny everyone at first that is their m.o. Then you must prove you have had medically supervised diet programs for the 1st appeal process. The key here is medically supervised. If not medically super- vised they are not likely to approve, rather they are more hesitant. Their appeals process takes much longer then they say. should've been done in 30 days instead took 55 just for the 1st appeal. but it got done. Just keep pushing.