My insurance finally started covering the sleeve. Prior to then I was talking to a patient advocate at Dr. Lavin's office. She said call back when coverage starts. Well today is the day and now they are saying that it may take several weeks to verify coverage..i don't have several weeks. Bad enough I waited 6 months to.have a ins cover it. Is there a doc in Metairie or New Orleans that may have an easier process? Who was your surgeon? Help, please!

My surgeon is Dr Thomas, but he is in the same group as Lavin. Best of luck to you.

My surgeon is Dr Thomas' date=' but he is in the same group as Lavin. Best of luck to you.[/quote']

How long was your process?

I used Dr. Brent Allain in BR. Great staff!

I used Dr. Brent Allain in BR. Great staff!

I agree Dr. Brent Allain Jr. Is a great doctor and had great staff that works super fast... I only waited 2 weeks for surgery to be approved and then after approval I got a surgery date within 2 and a half weeks.

I promise you will love him and his staff!!!

Good Luck!!!!

I agree Dr. Brent Allain Jr. Is a great doctor and had great staff that works super fast... I only waited 2 weeks for surgery to be approved and then after approval I got a surgery date within 2 and a half weeks.

I promise you will love him and his staff!!!

Good Luck!!!!

I was looking for something in New Orleans surrounding area.

MK, my first consultation was at the very end of October, I had lab work the week after that, and surgery on 12/12. I thought that was pretty quick. I also had to have an appointment with my family doctor to be cleared for surgery in November. His office was great and my patient advocate was fantastic.

Anyone had Dr. Treen?..i am considering him as well..

MK' date=' my first consultation was at the very end of October, I had lab work the week after that, and surgery on 12/12. I thought that was pretty quick. I also had to have an appointment with my family doctor to be cleared for surgery in November. His office was great and my patient advocate was fantastic.[/quote']

Who was ur advocate?..mine is Sonya..

MK, you sound like me..... Lack of patience! . I got denied in July and was told to reapply in 2013 so I would have the 5 yr history documented. Well, today, I called and they are calling the insurance company by Friday to resubmit. I was told that it can take a few weeks for the insurance to review and approve/deny. It took about 9 days if I remember correctly for them to deny it in July. I'm used to being in control in my work so not having control over this to move it along quickly is very frustrating for me! I'm trying not to get stressed out this time! Best of luck to you!

Who was ur advocate?..mine is Sonya..

Danielle P was my advocate. She was great and got back to me quickly when I called or emailed.

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Did anyone have to do a psych eval. If so who did u go to? is it covered by ins? If not how much was it?

my psych eval consisted of a computerized questionnaire - it was $50 at my surgeon's office. my insurance did not pay for any surgery-related costs.

my psych eval consisted of a computerized questionnaire - it was 50 at my surgeon's office. my insurance did not pay for any surgery-related costs.

Who did your psych eval. They told me it may be 300 and thats w insurance

Dr. Thomas' office. There was a computer in the exam room and after my consultation with Thomas, his nurse put the psych eval quiz on the computer. It took maybe 15 minutes and was $50. Consultation was $150.