Hi Everyone,

If you are trying to figure out what doctor to go to here is something I just had sent to me from another Web Site. First I need to say, I did a lot of research on which doctor was going to be the best for me.  After about 6 months of looking Dr. Aceves was by far the leader in so many ways.  I knew what excellent care I was going to receive.  I realize that some of you are price shopping around for the best price.  Honestly this is the ONE time in your life you shouldn't be price shopping.  There is a reason why "other doctors and other hospitals charge less."  You GET less care from them.

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Here is what someone sent me from another site. 
Screen Name from other site is "Her Moojesty"

This is what she posted.
"When you leave Jerusalem Hospital you get nothing except a box of Cipro, Naprosen, some antiacids, and a diet sheet.. No real instructions about follow up care whatsoever. Oh yeah, they have never heard of Universal Precautions either. Be certain to bring your own alcohol swabs, and have them handy, because when they spike your fluids bag or give you medication by IV push, they just cram the needle in the line, no alcohol used!!!!! It made my skin crawl. You won't see anybody using gloves much either. Only the lobotomist used them, never the post op nurses, who DID NOT speak English by the way. It's a miracle I came out of there without an infection, or worse. Of course, it has only been a few days. And, the sheets on my bed at the recovery house weren't "clean". Somebody's drain had leaked on them. OMG. I have never been so glad to get out of a place in my life."
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I hope that if you are sitting out there trying to figure out who you are going to have do your WLS that you will think of what she wrote.  She did pay less, but could have also received an infection or worse.

I have NEVER in my life been to any US hospital that was as clean as the one Dr. Aceves and his staff have.  This is why I am so PRO Dr. Aceves because it is a established fact that he is the best and you are in excellent hospital along with Dr. Aceves and his staff to take care of you.

Please be safe and make the right choices for yourself.

Hugs,
Suzanne

I have an HMO through UH and am currently under HealthCare Partners Network iPA Pasadena. When my Primary doctor requested approval for Bariatric surgery consultation is was approved immediately and I was sent to Association of South Bay Surgeons which is a HCP approved Bariatric Surery Facility. Even though it is about 1 hour from where I live, I travel to Torrance for my appointments with Surgeon and will be admitted to Torrance Memorial for my actual procedure. GB, Lap-Band, DS, and VSG are all covered 100% with NO deductible or copay under my insurance for either of these procedures. Revisions are also 100% covered. I am a Public Sector employee and I thank God everyday for my job because it has terrific benefits (I paid NOTHING to have my son via C-Section in a Top California Methodist Teaching Hospital with S-O-A Facilities). I am just wondering if anyone here has medical insurance due to being a County/State/Government employee and if the process to get approved for Gastric Bypass was smooth. I have a BMI of 45 which automatically qualifies me but I am also Pre-Diabetic with Asthma and a history of bone problems in my feet/ankles because of the weight. I have also been in my Bariatric Surgical Program since March 2010 and documented weight checks ranging from every week to every month or so, very consistent history of seeing the surgeon, nutritionist, nurse practicioner, and doing regular weigh-ins. Also, I have a regular schedule of seeing my Primary Care Physician for my co-morbidities as well. It has taken me almost 2 years being in this program to finally submit for authorization. I am hoping my history will give them enough info to approve me. Please let me know if anyone has similar insurance to me and what the process was like. Thanks :)