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reeburgdon

LAP-BAND Patients

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  1. 04-26-2007

    · reeburgdon · 04/27/2007 02:54

    Had my final weigh-in today of my 6 month doctor supervised diet. They will be sending all of my information to BCBS tomorrow then it's just the waiting game.
     
    Barbara said it shouldn't be a problem since they're only requirements is to show 5 years of obesity and a 6 month doctor supervised diet and I've met both of those requirements.
     
    She said it could be 2-6 weeks b4 we get a response, so here I wait:tired.
     
    I shall return with more information.

  2. 24 April 2007

    · reeburgdon · 04/24/2007 15:04

    Haven't been on in awhile. Since my last visit I found out my insurance requires a 6 month doctor supervised diet and my PCP refused to do it. Dr. Veninga did say he would do it and put me on an 1800 calorie/30 min day exercise program and has been meeting with me every month. My last weigh-in is April 26th - 2 days from now, after that my 5 year history of obesity and my 6 month doctor supervised diet information will be sent to BCBS, then it's just waiting for their approval. All should go well since those are the only 2 requirements they have.
     
    We'll see.

  3. 10-10-2006

    · reeburgdon · 10/10/2006 20:17

    Met with the psychologist for my evaluation yesterday. It went great. She was knowledgeable and seemed genuinely concerned that I have all the information for the procedure and what to expect and what's expected of me.
     
    Now just waiting for the doc to get an opening.

  4. 10-04-2006

    · reeburgdon · 10/04/2006 19:31

    I had my assessment with the Nutritionist today, it went very well.
     
    She was very nice and knowledgeable of the nutritional requirements pre and post-lap band.
     
    I have my pysc eval on Monday, then it's just wait and see.:nervous

  5. 10-03-2006

    · reeburgdon · 10/03/2006 21:08

    Ok, tomorrow (Oct. 4th) I have my nutrition assessment.
     
    Monday, Oct. 9th I have my pyschological evaluation.
     
    Then I just wait for my consultation with Dr. Veninga on Nov. 30th and pray, pray that someone cancels and I'm able to be seen earlier:pray2:.

  6. 9-29-2006

    · reeburgdon · 09/29/2006 17:13

    Had appointment with my PCP today. Didn't go so well. I did lose 10lbs but my blood pressure was high and she put me on medication. I had bloodwork done, and EKG and X-Ray in additional to the full physical, so at least that part is over. She was encouraging about my insurance (BCBS UT Select PPO) approving me and covering the charges, so that is good and bad news. Good that I will be covered but bad that I need it.
     
    Ready for the next step.

  7. 9-28-2006

    · reeburgdon · 09/28/2006 19:46

    Talked to Debi (insurance expert) in Dr. Veninga's office this morning and faxed over the "New Patient" paperwork. She seems confident that everything will go through fine and that the psyc eval would also be covered by insurance. :clap2:
     
    Received a call this afternoon, it was the receptionist in Dr. Veninga's office calling to schedule my consultation.
     
    Unfortunately, the 1st available appointment is not until Nov. 30th, ugh.:cry
     
    But she did put me on the wait list in case anyone cancels, so hope prevails.
     
    Tomorrow is my appointment with my PCP to get medical clearance and have my medical records sent to Dr. Veninga's office.

  8. 9-25-2006

    · reeburgdon · 09/27/2006 03:59

    Visited Dr. Veninga's website, he's the doctor the co-worker referred me to that did her lap band. It had pre-op forms on his site to get you started.
     
    Called my PCP and scheduled an appointment to discuss the lap band and have her mail my medical records to Dr. Veninga's office.
     
    My appointment with my PCP is scheduled for 9-29-2006.
     
    Here I go, I hope things go well, this is my last hope.

  9. 9-21-2006

    · reeburgdon · 09/27/2006 03:56

    Found out today from a co-worker that our insurance BCBS UTSelect covers the lap band.
     
    Was very happy since I had tried to get approval for the gastric bypass 2 years ago and was promptly denied.
     
    I was then on the HMO plan but now I'm on the PPO plan and it covers the lap band......yay:clap2:

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