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Atl_Gadget_Grrl but u
can call me Charlotte
on 9/17/13 8:52 pm

VSG on 06/12/13

Topic: RE: Needing help with United Healthcare(bariatric surgery exclusion)

Contact Walter Lindstroms office and fight it. I have UHC, and had to go through the entire appeals process. Mine wasn't excluded, but I had to appeal all the way to the employer. There are ways to win against an exclusion. It will take awhile, but some of the provisions of Obamacare already in place could work to your advantage here.

Laurie

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

Wendie8427
on 9/17/13 10:17 am - MI

Topic: RE: Sending packet to insurance for approval...nervous!

I am also waiting here too!! Very Nervous too its going to be a long 2-4 weeks of waitng to see if I have gotten approved.

jeanalice
on 9/16/13 11:12 am

Topic: RE: Self pay and taxe deduction

Thanks for the info.

Jmontella91
on 9/16/13 4:18 am - MA

Topic: NHP (MA) questions.

I have Neighborhood Healthcare plan 2. I live in MA. I will be sending in my Bypass application in soon and im a little nervous. I have a BMI>50. Anybody used them or had any issues with them?

Thanks!

ampt
on 9/16/13 2:30 am

Topic: RE: Kaiser appeal help

Hi! I'm "the wife." I was denied because my surgeon believes that the risks outweigh the benefits based on my BMI. It makes me angry because I should be able to decide for myself how much risk is too much risk, right? Needless to say, I am starting the appeal process...

hollykim
on 9/15/13 11:43 am - Nashville, TN

Revision on 03/18/15

Topic: RE: Self pay and taxe deduction

Yes,if it is medically necessary.

ladyhoman
on 9/15/13 10:52 am

Topic: Surgery next year after Obamacare starts...

Just had this occur to me. Has anyone had any discussions with their Surgeon's office about what may happen, if anything, after the first of the year and Obamacare starts? I won't be done until Feb and wondered what anyone knew about how WLS may be affected. I will ask at next visit and I can't believe I didn't think of it earlier.

Thanks!

jeanalice
on 9/15/13 10:41 am

Topic: Self pay and taxe deduction

Does anybody know if you can claim self pay wls surgery expense on you tax return?

Vicki PNW
on 9/14/13 5:12 am

DS on 05/14/08

Topic: RE: Kaiser appeal help

We may be able to help you better if you let us know the reason your wife was denied the DS surgery.

Vicki

DS (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney. Cholecystectomy (lap) with Dr. Clifford Deveney 19 months post-op.

Has not weighed myself since 1/2010. Letting my clothes gauge my progress instead.

mobailey68
on 9/13/13 12:15 pm

RNY on 02/24/14

Topic: Group Health - Medicare

Hello,
I am curious if anyone has experience with Group Health - Medicare. I have an appointment with a case manager on the 10th of October and I am not a patient person. I was wondering what to expect and how long the process might take till I can set a surgery date.

I have been battling my weight since I was in Kindergarten. I am tired of being obese and I feel like if I don't get this done I won't live very long. My BMI is above 60 and I am only 44. I have sleep apnea, High A1C, arthritis, and high blood pressure.

I am basically worried about passing the psych eval. If anyone has any advice I would certainly appreciate it.

Thanks,
Mo

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