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leanmama
on 2/12/13 11:33 am - St Louis , MO
DS on 03/26/13
Topic: RE: Looking for a Dr.

What is BLIS and where are you located.  I am self pay VSG to DS and working on saving the $$ for OR.  I am in St Louis, MO.  been quoted 23K for the revision. Maja

noftessa0401
on 2/12/13 5:37 am - San Diego, CA
RNY on 12/27/12
Topic: RE: anyone been approved by wal mart insurance for gastric bypass

Even if anyone responds to this, I am not sure how much it will help you, as all plans are different, as are all policies.  You really need to look at the policy YOU have to see if it is covered.  If WLS is not excluded, and you fit the criteria, then you will be covered.  Those are pretty big ifs, however, and you should probably call your insurance company to get the most accurate information.

Good luck!

HW: 274 | SW: 232 | CW: 137 | Goal: 145 (ticker includes a 42 pound loss pre-op) | Height: 5'4"

M1: -24 (205) | M2: -14 (191) | M3: -11 (180) | M4: -7 (173) | M5: -7 (166) | M6: -8 (158) | M7: -11 (147) | M8: -2 (145) | M9: -3 (142) | M10: -2 (140) | M11: -4 (136) | M12: -2 (134) | M13: -0 (134) | M14: -3 (131) | M15: +4 (135) | M16: +2 (137)

jfree1021
on 2/10/13 11:09 pm - athens, AL
Topic: hello alabama area question
Hi I stay in the alabama area and im looking to have the gastric done I have full Medicaid and was wondering do u guys know of anyone in this area who takes it thanks n advance
tlg321
on 2/10/13 6:37 pm
Topic: anyone been approved by wal mart insurance for gastric bypass
Can anyone tell me if they were approved by walmart insurance for gastric bypass or gastric sleeve? I have type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, asthma, acid reflux, and high elevated liver enzymes. Please let me know and tell me how you did it if you have gotten approved. Thanks!
tlg321
on 2/10/13 6:29 pm
Topic: RE: Walmart BCBS WLS Exclusion / Other Options?
Hello. I as curious if you ever got approval from wal mart insurance? My husband is with wal mart and i am looking to have gastric sleeve, just wanted to know if this is worth persuing or should i seek other financial ways. Thanks you
mzlaura
on 2/8/13 7:48 am - Litchfield, NH
RNY on 03/05/13
Topic: RE: Waiting for approval is so stressful!! UHC
On February 7, 2013 at 1:49 PM Pacific Time, noftessa0401 wrote:

Yay!  Congrats!!!!

thank you

HW: 401  SW: 297  CW: 200.8
RNY gastric bypass surgery on March 5th, 2013

  

VSG on 06/12/13
Topic: RE: X-post Appeal

I have hired them to help with my appeal. They contacted me with some followup questions and a plan of action within 24 hours of my submitting my info to them. This is miles beyond the service I got with the doctor's insurance coordinator. I believe they offer free consultations; it might be worth talking to them?

   

Sleeved 6/12/13 - 100 pounds lost to get to goal!

noftessa0401
on 2/7/13 5:49 am - San Diego, CA
RNY on 12/27/12
Topic: RE: Waiting for approval is so stressful!! UHC

Yay!  Congrats!!!!

HW: 274 | SW: 232 | CW: 137 | Goal: 145 (ticker includes a 42 pound loss pre-op) | Height: 5'4"

M1: -24 (205) | M2: -14 (191) | M3: -11 (180) | M4: -7 (173) | M5: -7 (166) | M6: -8 (158) | M7: -11 (147) | M8: -2 (145) | M9: -3 (142) | M10: -2 (140) | M11: -4 (136) | M12: -2 (134) | M13: -0 (134) | M14: -3 (131) | M15: +4 (135) | M16: +2 (137)

mzlaura
on 2/7/13 3:53 am - Litchfield, NH
RNY on 03/05/13
Topic: RE: Waiting for approval is so stressful!! UHC

Just updating to let everyone know i was APPROVED as of yesterday!!!!! angry

HW: 401  SW: 297  CW: 200.8
RNY gastric bypass surgery on March 5th, 2013

  

noftessa0401
on 2/7/13 2:38 am - San Diego, CA
RNY on 12/27/12
Topic: RE: Obesity Lawyer

This thread is really old, so I hope you don't mind me responding.  Here is Walter Lindstrom's website, where you can find contact information.


http://wlsappeals.com/

HW: 274 | SW: 232 | CW: 137 | Goal: 145 (ticker includes a 42 pound loss pre-op) | Height: 5'4"

M1: -24 (205) | M2: -14 (191) | M3: -11 (180) | M4: -7 (173) | M5: -7 (166) | M6: -8 (158) | M7: -11 (147) | M8: -2 (145) | M9: -3 (142) | M10: -2 (140) | M11: -4 (136) | M12: -2 (134) | M13: -0 (134) | M14: -3 (131) | M15: +4 (135) | M16: +2 (137)

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