kadive

Frederick MD here! Going to Hopkins baybiew also!

http://www.muhealth.org/documents/bariatric/Bariatric%20Booklet%20VSG.pdf

I can't use aspartame at all i get severe palpitations wit it!

Same problem here! Cigna requested a peer to peer review with my PCP so hopefully that will work.

Amen! Thanks for you support

Called Cigna today and bad news! Im denied. They are requesting a peer review with my doctor. Has anyone with the same issue and was approved after the medical peer review?

Last week of Sept. Dr. Michael Schweitzer Johns Hopkins medical center!!!

Just called cigna and still pending; however the cust. Serv rept toldr that the doctor submitted for hernia repair?? I have a hernia but cigna didnt mentioned about vsg.

My paperwork was submitted to cigna on Monday and called today for an update and they told the medical director had the case for last review. Its that bad or god???

Same here! Submitted to cigna today!!!

We have to be very careful in how we ask questions. Members here are not only "americans" there are also "latinos" like me that can feel offended about your derogatory comments.

Wow! I'm glad you feel better. 90 pounds in 10 weeks?? that's awesome..Congrats

I also have Cigna and the insurance coordinator at my surgeon told me that cigna still req 6 months diet however i called cigna and they told that as 5/2012 they just req 3 months. She insisted in the 6 months. Any thoughts?? Thanks! Jessie

Look great! Congrats!

God will be with you!

I will have dr schweitzer also! Any feedbac? ~karen

God bless you all!

Congrats!!

I am going Johns Hopkins and they only require 24 hrs prior to surgery as well. Blessings, Karen

Congrats!

Hi! I just had the first visit with Dr. Schweitzer (Johns Hopkins Bariatric Center). He explained the process, risk , pros, act. I will meet with the Nut next month to start all the process. I asked if i need any pre op diet and furtunately Hopkins doesn't required any pre op diet only the day prior to surgery. I did my homework and call cigna for the new requirements and the goods news the change the supervised diet to three months instead of six! Wish me luck! Karen

Hi all! Finally i have my first appointment with Dr. Schweitzer at Johns Hopkins bariatric center. I am wondering if any member has had surgery with him, if so, any feedback? Thanks! Karen

Hi! Thanks for your reply. I still waiting for them to call me for the initial appt. What are the steps they require prior to surgery? Thanks! Jessie

Hi! My PCP suggested VSG because i'm 344 pounds and just developed type 2 diabetes. I live in Maryland very close to Johns Hopkins and my insurance covers 100% the procedure. Any feedback from those who has been sleeve there? Thanks! Kadive