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State of GA UHC- who do you recommend for gastric sleeve?
ld33 posted a topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I'm considering Dr. Titus Duncan out of Atlanta, GA. Has anyone used him or who would you recommend? I can use the following centers and would like recommendations as well: Emory Hospital- midtown Atlanta Medical Center Northside Hospital Surgery center of Atlanta Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Thanks!! -
Did anyone on here complete their psych evaluation online?
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Which website did you use! I've only seen one, for $150? I was wondering if it was legit. Bariatricpsychevaluations.com... Sent from my SM-G928T using the BariatricPal App
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Hi. I was wondering for those whose insurance "covered" the surgery, how much did you have to pay out of pocket? Thanks Sent from my LG-D851 using the BariatricPal App
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Out of pocket cost after insurance pays
ld33 replied to ld33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
@@MeFirst that sounds very reasonable. My program requires a $600 program fee which can be refunded if you're not approved for some reason -
Out of pocket cost after insurance pays
ld33 replied to ld33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
That is crazy! I know it's different for everyone, just wondering the ranges. Sounds to me like your physician encourages out of pocket to avoid dealing with insurance. -
Out of pocket cost after insurance pays
ld33 replied to ld33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
As crazy as this sounds.......if I'd used my insurance then my out of pocket cost would have been $27,000+ By doing 100% self pay it cost me only $19,000. How crazy is that. Very grateful my surgeon and his group reduce their rates in that way for self-funded patients. -
How long before you felt up to it?
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Hahahaha!!!@@Dub
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How was your experience?
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Glad things are going great. Did you mean short of a few scars? The word scares makes me nervous Also who was your surgeon?
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Does your stomach feel lighter?
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What does it feel like right afterwards?
ld33 replied to ld33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I know for sure it isn't magic, just wondering if it felt like over half of your stomach was just removed. There is something psychological about that to me, which is why I asked. -
What does it feel like right afterwards?
ld33 replied to ld33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
It's a rare surgery of any type that doesn't hurt right after to one degree or another. Different people have different pain thresholds. I hope your question isn't implying that you think weight-loss surgery is magic. Far from it. There is work to be done and there are habits to be worked on. That goes for the losing stage and the maintaining stage. -
What does it feel like right afterwards?
ld33 replied to ld33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Very interesting responses. Thank you all! -
Has anyone used him? Which center/ surgeon would you recommend in the Atlanta, GA area?
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Thank you!!!
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Thank you so much. Who was your surgeon if you don't mind me asking? I'm still researching
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How was the surgery/ care?
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What does it feel like right afterwards?
ld33 replied to ld33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thank you all so much. I know it's different for everyone -
What does it feel like right afterwards?
ld33 replied to ld33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Thanks, I have so many thoughts running through my head. I'm gathering information to get approved at the moment. -
Newbie, Gastric Sleeve 1/12/16
ld33 replied to PageRN's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
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@karen91866 what surgeon/ location did you use?
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Waiting period for United Health Care Approval
ld33 replied to liz5candoit's topic in Insurance & Financing
@@liz5candoit did you have to do the six month program?
