Just wondering a few things about the pre surgery requirments.I think I have decided on Silver Cross to do the surgery in Joliet Il. I am just wondering if anyone knows if they recommend the psycologist, cardiologist, and pulmonary consultants? I would like to be able to get these approved by the insurance seems how the surgery is not. Does anyone know of any of these doctors in the Joliet area that are in the network for BCBS Laborers 75 insurance? If not has anyone had to pay cash for all of these and if so, how much did it run total for all three visits?

I do not know what it coast in Il but in MN each of my DR appointment ran about 275.00 I had to see phycologist,cadiologist nutritionist 3 times,and a wt management DR for 6 visits before you can have the surgery in MN. But I am happy with the treatment I recieved I felt that they were really concerned about my well being,That did not include all the diagnostic testing I had done in all I think surgery and all other services ran about 14,000. I got to know all of my Drs and i establised a relationship with them I think I got the best care at University of MN Hospital.

I had my surgery at Silver Cross - great doctors! I too have BCBS and my surgery was covered as were the mandatory pulmonolgist, psychologist, etc. Have you attended one of the meetings yet, if so which doctor will you have Dr. Joyce or Dr. Lahmann? I have had no complications and have absolutely NO regrets- best of luck to you.

I had my surgery at Silver Cross - great doctors! I too have BCBS and my surgery was covered as were the mandatory pulmonolgist, psychologist, etc. Have you attended one of the meetings yet, if so which doctor will you have Dr. Joyce or Dr. Lahmann? I have had no complications and have absolutely NO regrets- best of luck to you.

I did attend the seminar but cant get an appointment until June 17th. Very sad about this! Would like to get in and get going asap. I am not even sure what doctor they scheduled me with because they did not say. My insurance does not cover the procedure do to an exclusion in the policy:( I would like to set up my other appointments now too but dont know who to go to.

Usually the doctor who held the seminar you attended will be your surgeon.