MK1986

I just called up the insurance company...i think I might go with the buy up plan..the premium is higher but when it comes down to the out of pocket at surgery I have much less to come up with

Forgot to mention that I am currently doing my 6 month diet and will be done in February.

My company is switching to a new insurance company in January that covers the sleeve. Thing is..they're two plans 1. High Deductible and 2. Buy up plan. Both covers the procedure! Idk which one to pick. The high ded.plan has a 1500 deductible but the buy up deductible is 500. Should I get the buy up but the premium is high..or the cheaper one with high ded. My ins. Is BCBS of WNY.

Lipton Tea and Honey 5 calorie packs, any flavor is yummy!

Anyone?

Seems like I can manage with the sleeve. I am hoping for a late Feb. Date

That's great. My company requires 6 months BCBS of WNY. Who r u with?

I am hoping to be sleeved at this time. Anyone else with me. I think I will be finished with all test and hopefully get sleeved at the end of February or beginning of March...

Does anyone have BCBS of WNY..if so what is the approval process?

Well what is his #? Is he affliated with Why Weight in Metairie. I live in New Orleans and this is closest to me...

Where is Lavin's office. Where is the surgery taken place?

Thanks everyone. I am definetely ready for the sleeve..my body needs it!...i am ready 4 a change

Being that I am addicted to Coca Cola...idk how I am going to shake the habit..but its the reason y I am overweight..

I am considering the sleeve because of its pros..but what are the cons?? What are some things you can NEVER have again?..I heard soda was one of them.

Hey everyone. I am interested in using Dr. Lavin as I heard great things. How long is his pre op diet. Any advice welcomed

The wait is killing me...I have 1 appt down 5 to go..

I tried but can't tell if it works..lol because I am still overweight...

Awesome!

I know how u feel. My coordinator won't respond to my emails. She told me that I had to see a dietician for 6 months. I told her I was seeing my doc monthly and said that a dietician isnt in my budget. My insurance doesnt req it. So y is she.still.pushing it. I asked.her if WW will suffice.and she has yet to respond..which.was two weeks ago!

Did you have to give your doctor paperwork to fill out each time?

Well everyone. I had my first appt today and this will not count towards my supervised diet because it was a preliminary thing. Also I was diagnosed with High Blood Pressure and was prescribed pressure meds and fluid meds. I am not surprised but this helps my case! She gave me a diet to follow. I am hoping to have my surgery in March.

My first appt is this morning but I am so nervous! Yet excited to finally start the journey!

I am from New Orleans and I am thinking about using Dr. Lavin for my surgery. I am hoping to have surgery in February.

I wonder how much my premium would be. I am ready to quit!

Ok...I strongly dislike my job. The only reason why I am still there is because of the insurance. Here is the thing...my company was bought out recently by another company and before the buy out...I wasn't covered but now since the new changes..bariatric surgery is covered. Now to the point...the new insurance doesn't take in affect until January. If I happen to resign..how long can I keep COBRA and will I be covered in January once they switch over?