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Topic: RE: Krackenhaus Landstuhl - DR SCHULTZ
Hi Debbie,
Did you get the info on the support group? I don't have her name, but I can find it if you need it. My email is [email protected]. If you get a chance drop me a line and tell me a little about yourself. Do you live in or near Landstuhl? I live not far from St. Johannnes. Keep me posted on when you have your surgery.
Shanon
Topic: Will Tricare pay for my VSG by Dr. Weiner?
Hello, I am a BMI 40% 53 year old man who is trying to get insurance coverage for an operation. It was just denied, so I am looking to find out if Tricare will do it. Dr. Weil will be the surgeon, tentative date is 20 Jan 08. Thanks, Bill.
Topic: RE: Krackenhaus Landstuhl - DR SCHULTZ
Hi
Thanks for the info : it was great to talk to you mary and shanon, could you send me the lady that runs the group her email addresss so i can get added to the info ?
i was thinking about going to the one this month but husband is TDY again so i am not sure if i will make it or not.....but i would love to know how you are doing and how things went for you at the appt today....
debbie
Topic: RE: Krackenhaus Landstuhl - DR SCHULTZ
Yep, the situation was about the same for me, less than 2 months total. Way better than what I was looking at in the states. I really liked Dr. Shultz, I go see him tomorrow for a follow up. I am almost 9 months out. I had my surgery on Feb. 14th.
Do you have any info on the support group? I have gone a couple of time and I believe there is a meeting this coming Sat. If you would like more info let me know and I will get it to you. There will be at least 3 of us there that have used Dr. S. so we could answer any questions you have.
Seems like it was around 10 days to get the approval from Tricare. I hope you get your date soon!
Shanon
Topic: RE: Krackenhaus Landstuhl - DR SCHULTZ
Hi Debbie.
I went to see Dr S on June 6th 2007. I finally got the call from tricare on July 5th telling me I was approved. They also gave me my surgery date that day too. So in total it took a month for approval. And from the day of approval to the day of surgery, it was a lil over 2months.
-Mary
Topic: RE: Help! 1st Appointment Dr Weiner
Hi Terri!
I had my initial appointment with him on October 2nd and I go to have my surgery on the 22nd of this month. The appointment was pretty quick and it took me a little over 2 hours from Stuttgart. Prof. Weiner excpects you do have done some research and he will answer any questions you have. I have even e-mailed him some questions and he has been quick to respond to my e-mails.
I am so anxious to get the RNY!
Becky
Topic: RE: Hi! I am new to this this forum and just got a surgery date!
Congrats on the date! No worries because he is the best in his field! I am almost 7 months out and hope to hit my century mark by the end of the year. My only regret is not doing this sooner!
Stac
Topic: RE: Moving To Ansbach
hi bobby,
i am new to the board to and i havent had surgery YET...i have paperwork in the process but we are near ramstein and i am not sure where ansbach is so i cant help you but i know they have a support group in the KMC , which is the kaiserslautern military community, it is near vogelweh, and they meet like monthly, maybe you could get to those once you get here if you cant find one closer to where you will be at...if you have anything else just ask, i will try to answer if i know an answer.
debbie
Topic: Krackenhaus Landstuhl - DR SCHULTZ
hi everyone
i was wondering if anyone can help .
i had my first consult with dr schultz yesterday and when we were all done i asked him now what ? and he said he submits paperwork to tricare again and i wait to hear from them with the approval.....
does anyone recall how long it took for tricare to give them an answer : do they have a certain number of days to respond?
also can anyone give me a personal experience and tips on what to expect from now till surgery if approved...
thanks
everyone
debbie
Topic: Moving To Ansbach
Hello....My name is Bobby Hunt and I had gastric by pass surgery on 8/27/07. My wife and I are re-locating to Ansbach, Germany from the Augusta, Ga. area this month (actually she is moving next week and I will follow her in December) I have a million questions about living in Germany but one very important one is where is the nearest support group meeting to Ansbach? Any info would be greatly apprciated.
Bobby Hunt
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