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Topic: Blessing from Voc Rehab!
I just wanted to say how thankful I am to have had this surgery! I was a self pay for the lap band.. Had many problems lost a little weight but gained back more than I lost! I had to have the band removed due to many compilations and problems. I had no insurance or money! I felt like I was going to die from the weight and all my co morbidities.. Long story short my surgeon, referred me to Voc Rehab. and they paid for 100 percent of my surgery! It was a long process but So worth it! I was blessed in so many ways. I just wanted to share... I also what to thank everyone on the site for all of the support! I had my surgery on Dec 1st and have lost 74 pounds. I feel like a new person even though I have a long way to go!
Heidi
Heidi
Topic: Where should I have WLS
The difference in where you have your surgery
I have been doing a little information gathering in the past few days. I live in the state of Oregon and in the city of Eugene. I have discovered that they do NOT have anyone in my city to do WLS
.
I spoke with someone who was going to have to drive to a smaller city than we live in to have her sleeve WLS. Then I was shocked when she said they are doing it as DAY SURGERY and the doctor wants her to go stay in a hotel close to the hospital once they release her from Day Surgery—just in case something goes wrong she can return to the hospital quickly. The doctors have only asked her to say in a hotel for one (1) night then she can come back home—about 60 miles away from where she had the surgery. I was SHOCKED to hear that she is going to receive so little care from the doctor or hospital.
This just reaffirms why I went to Dr. Aceves in Mexicali, Mexico. I was cared for so differently. I spent part of one day getting all my tests done—which I am sure in the US they do the same thing. I had the opportunity to see the hospital and I also saw how often and how much they cleaned just being there for 3 hours for the tests. I was given paper work to fill out the night before surgery (which they must have you do in Oregon). I met with a doctor the night before (he comes to the Hotel you are staying in) the doctor who explained the surgery and how it is done went into great detail and asked if I had any questions and then spent more time answering my questions.
In the morning, I was assigned my very own nurse who was taking care of me—she got me ready for the surgery. That morning I saw the two surgeons, and the anesthesiologist, who again answered ALL my questions that I forgot to ask the night before. They explain exactly what they were going to do and what I would feel like when I woke up.
They would have NEVER sent me to a hotel to recover. I spent 4 days and nights in the complete fully equipped hospital seeing two doctors 3 times a day. I was given a battery of test before they would consider sending me home. On the 5th day, I was driven to the San Diego Airport and I flew home.
This is the kind of care you should EXPECT AND DEMAND if you are having this kind of surgery. You need to be doing your recovery in a HOSPITAL. So the next time someone makes the comment to me about why would I go outside of the US for this kind of surgery this is EXACTLY WHY. When you want the best you do your research and find the best. That is just what I did.
Now I can’t speak for other doctors in the US or other hospitals, only what I learned while doing a bit of research here in Eugene, OR If you are having WLS PLEASE ask the doctors, the hospital and those involved what their care is like, and what they will be providing you during your WLS.
YOU have the right to have the best care possible. You NEED to be your own advocate when it comes to your Health Care. NEVER SETTLE for anything less than the best when it comes to your health.
I have been doing a little information gathering in the past few days. I live in the state of Oregon and in the city of Eugene. I have discovered that they do NOT have anyone in my city to do WLS
. I spoke with someone who was going to have to drive to a smaller city than we live in to have her sleeve WLS. Then I was shocked when she said they are doing it as DAY SURGERY and the doctor wants her to go stay in a hotel close to the hospital once they release her from Day Surgery—just in case something goes wrong she can return to the hospital quickly. The doctors have only asked her to say in a hotel for one (1) night then she can come back home—about 60 miles away from where she had the surgery. I was SHOCKED to hear that she is going to receive so little care from the doctor or hospital.
This just reaffirms why I went to Dr. Aceves in Mexicali, Mexico. I was cared for so differently. I spent part of one day getting all my tests done—which I am sure in the US they do the same thing. I had the opportunity to see the hospital and I also saw how often and how much they cleaned just being there for 3 hours for the tests. I was given paper work to fill out the night before surgery (which they must have you do in Oregon). I met with a doctor the night before (he comes to the Hotel you are staying in) the doctor who explained the surgery and how it is done went into great detail and asked if I had any questions and then spent more time answering my questions.
In the morning, I was assigned my very own nurse who was taking care of me—she got me ready for the surgery. That morning I saw the two surgeons, and the anesthesiologist, who again answered ALL my questions that I forgot to ask the night before. They explain exactly what they were going to do and what I would feel like when I woke up.
They would have NEVER sent me to a hotel to recover. I spent 4 days and nights in the complete fully equipped hospital seeing two doctors 3 times a day. I was given a battery of test before they would consider sending me home. On the 5th day, I was driven to the San Diego Airport and I flew home.
This is the kind of care you should EXPECT AND DEMAND if you are having this kind of surgery. You need to be doing your recovery in a HOSPITAL. So the next time someone makes the comment to me about why would I go outside of the US for this kind of surgery this is EXACTLY WHY. When you want the best you do your research and find the best. That is just what I did.
Now I can’t speak for other doctors in the US or other hospitals, only what I learned while doing a bit of research here in Eugene, OR If you are having WLS PLEASE ask the doctors, the hospital and those involved what their care is like, and what they will be providing you during your WLS.
YOU have the right to have the best care possible. You NEED to be your own advocate when it comes to your Health Care. NEVER SETTLE for anything less than the best when it comes to your health.
Suzanne B
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Eugene, OR
Dr. Aceves
10/21/2008
Start lbs 225
Now 120
Topic: RE: Premera BCBS - Microsoft
LOL gonna answer my own post, just in case someone has the same insurance as I do and wonders.
The insurance papers were faxed Thursday May 5th, I got my approval today Wednesday May 11th.
The insurance papers were faxed Thursday May 5th, I got my approval today Wednesday May 11th.
Topic: what gets submitted first
ok so i have completed everything necessary to submit to insurance for approval but when i talked to my surgeons office they said they just sent my letters of medical necessity to my pcp and to wait a day or 2 then call my pcp. i thought letter of medical necessity went straight to insurance can anyone explain this process to me i was hoping to hear sumthing from insur soon but now it seems like its gonna take atleast a cpl weeks... oh btw i have healthnet hmo
tcb1979
on 5/10/11 3:44 am - SC
on 5/10/11 3:44 am - SC
Topic: RE: Should I appeal?
24 June. Due to work, my support person's schedule ,and a vacation to see my brand new nephew, that's the best time. I am so relieved it was approved now, because if not June, I would have had to wait until October. My work is crazy, so it's hard to get time off.
tcb1979
on 5/10/11 3:26 am - SC
on 5/10/11 3:26 am - SC
Topic: Premera BCBS - Microsoft
Does anyone have Premera BCBS insurance through Microsoft? If so how long did it take for your approval? I have a BMI over 60 and comorbidities. Just wondering what experience others might have had with this insurance.
Thanks
Thanks
tcb1979
on 5/6/11 5:36 am - SC
on 5/6/11 5:36 am - SC
Topic: RE: Should I appeal?
Think good thoughts. This is the most important. If you put out those good vibes, good things happen.
If you are denied, and need the surgery (which you obviously do otherwise you wouldn't be doing it!) then you need to appeal. But use your doctor as a HUGE crutch for appealing. They know what to say and what to do. Insurance agencies usually deny the first time anything comes across their desk. (My Dad worked as an insurance agent for 25 years!)
If you are denied, and need the surgery (which you obviously do otherwise you wouldn't be doing it!) then you need to appeal. But use your doctor as a HUGE crutch for appealing. They know what to say and what to do. Insurance agencies usually deny the first time anything comes across their desk. (My Dad worked as an insurance agent for 25 years!)
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