MelindaH

Hi, if there is anyone in Eugene or Springfield OR that would be interested in being a mentor/buddy, I am looking for one. Please email me at mhohenberger@gmail.com Thanks, Melinda Hohenberger

I will certainly keep you posted. The earliest my case could be sent for approval is early September. I figure if approved, I am looking at mid October for surgery. I haver several co-morbidities but I am concerned as to how they will reply to my efforts to lose weight in the last year. I have done weight watchers many times without much success. That is the only program that I felt was in my best medical interest. Take good care. I am interested in learning about your journey, too.

Hi, if there are bandsters out there who might want to meet in Eugene or Springfield, OR, please email me at mhohenberger@gmail.com. Thanks much. I would love to hear your stories and how you like your band. I am trying to complete pre surgery requirements currently. I don't expect surgery before late Sept or early Oct. Melinda H

Hi, I have medicare as a secondary insurance. They have never paid any copayments on psychiatric or psychological care for me. If anyone has current information on this issues, I would appreciate it. Best of luck to you, Melinda

Hi, my name is Melinda and I live in Eugene, OR. I am currently under the care of Oregon Bariatric Center, a Center of Excellence. I am interested in the lap band primarly unless things should change. I have BCBS standard and medicare as a secondary. Of course, the clinic would prefer to recover their money from BC then bill medicare. They would get 100% reinbursement between now and the first of the year. I am currious about their pre auth process (which I think is fair) and how they handle cases once everything is submitted correctly. I would be interested in hearing if any of you have had this insurance and how long and detailed the approval process is. Thank you in advance Melinda