marie

I could have stayed as long as the Dr. found necessary. As it turned out I was only in the Hospital about 6 hours. I was up walking around about 3 hours after surgery and after I was out of bed I did not get back in it. I was much more comfortable at home than I would have been in the hospital so it worked for me.

When I started the process we had BCBS but could not get them to pre-approve the surgery. We are fortunate enough to have choices, we changed to First Care. They were great, they approved it right away and they paid allmost all of the cost. I am not a fan of HMO's and have in the past avoided them but, I changed to this just because I knew they would cover it, now I will stay with it because they have been so much easier to deal with.

My husband works at the post office so we have federal health insurance as well. I had to change insurance before I could get my band. We switched to First Care (from BCBS) they covered all of it. I only paid 150.00 for the whole thing. By the time I changed insurance and jumped through all the hoops it took about a year but it was worth it. I had my surgery last may and have lost 74 so far.

I had mine done May 29 by Dr Simms. all went very well. I have lost 74 so far. He did take my insurance. My surgery cost me 150.00 out of my pocket, insurance took care of the rest.

Has anyone had any dealings with Dr Simms in Waco through Providence Bariatric Clinic?

I had the exact same thing with BCBS. I didn't want to gamble with $15,000 surgery in case after the fact they would not pay. I was able to change insurance since my hasband has several policies available at his work. It did add about 6 months to my qualification time.

I argued with BCBS and sent them letters and I still got the same answer to have the surgery and then it would go to a committee for approval.

I have just been received insurance approval and have scheduled my surgery for May 29. Dr Simms in Waco Texas at Providence Hospital will do my procedure. I have looked into both bariatric options and think I have made the right decision but I am still haveing a few second thoughts. It depends on who I talk to, when I talk to someone who has had Gastric Bypass I think that is the way to go and when I talk to a lapbander that is the way I think is best.

I am glad i found this website as I have been able to find out all kinds of non-judgemental opinions.