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5'2, 234lbs, I havent set a date cant afford the hospital fees at River Oaks, they dont offer a payment plan at all. I was trying to have it done right before Thanksgiving, so I can take the rest of the year to recover.

My insurance required me to pay the hospital stay. It was $150. per nights and I stayed 2 nights. What is your insurance requiring?i had to pay it the day of surgery but I pad mine when I went to pre register.

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That's good info. Why do they have me doing everything at CMmc I love baptist

I had to do my EGD at CMMC only because at that time I chose it. I knew Dr. Cummins was leaving River Oaks so I didn't mind. I did some prep blood at river oaks. I did my ABG and PFT at work, my PCP did my EKG and Chest X-ray in his office. Yes I was the 1st one at Baptist and they did so well. You have that option to go there. When is your surgery date?

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my insurance company is paying 80%. I will owe River Oaks $3800.

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Im calling Dr. Cummins office in the morning, I have completed all.requirements from the insurance company. I've had lab work and all.

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Im calling Dr. Cummins office in the morning, I have completed all.requirements from the insurance company. I've had lab work and all.

Wow my insurance paid all but about $500.00. Yes call and ask to speak with DeeDee. She is the surgery coordinator and is awesome with everything. If she is busy say asked to be transferred to her vmail. She will be able to answer all your questions. That way you can see if Baptist is less expensive.

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I am looking into getting sleeved, can anyone help me with a good surgeon and give me a price in the Jackson, MS area? Thanks a lot.

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I am looking into getting sleeved' date=' can anyone help me with a good surgeon and give me a price in the Jackson, MS area? Thanks a lot.[/quote']

6019731624...Dr. Erin Cummings...call and ask for DeeDee...she is great.

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I'm scheduled for dec 10 dr Cummins. I just did my abg and EKG pft and chest X-ray today

We share the same surgery date with Dr. Cummings.

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6019731624...Dr. Erin Cummings...call and ask for DeeDee...she is great.

Where does she do the surgery? River Oaks?

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Where does she do the surgery? River Oaks?

Hi i had my surgery in jackson ms. Baptist hospital with dr. Cummins. She does go to river oaks. Any questions hit me up.

Sleevedandbeautiful

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Hi i had my surgery in jackson ms. Baptist hospital with dr. Cummins. She does go to river oaks. Any questions hit me up.

Sleevedandbeautiful

LittlePepper, please talk to sleevedandbeautiful she has great information and doesn't mind sharing. She has been very helpful and supportive .

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LittlePepper' date=' please talk to sleevedandbeautiful she has great information and doesn't mind sharing. She has been very helpful and supportive .

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Awww lakobe00 u r too sweet. Glad i can be helpful. 12/10/12 here comes ur new birthday. I cant wait.

Sleevedandbeautiful

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I'm scheduled for dec 10 dr Cummins. I just did my abg and EKG pft and chest X-ray today

How did everything go

Sleevedandbeautiful

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It's official I'm sleeved

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Congratulations livingmylife! I was sleeved less than 5 months ago. It was a little rough at first,but it all well now. I've lost 77 lbs and I've gone from a size 22 to a size 14. You can do it!

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