I recently changed insurance to UHC, and I have read that they have a pretty good rate of "approving" the surgery. Is it best to go to the Dr's office and meet with them, or should I call the insurance? Also, anyone know of good Dr's in Dallas?

Thanks,

J

262 lbs goal 160 or close to that.

Mine Dr was Dr. Carter in Arlington, super nice Dr. and great staff

I used Dr Richard Benavides in Richardson and was very pleased. It was done thru the AIGB / True Results at the Surgery Center of Richardson.

I used Dr. Marsden. He has two offices. He was so nice (just a good ol Texan) and his staff was great too.

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I had Aetna so don't know about your insurance

hello i was wanting to get the lap band so i was wonding how long is the recover period.and is ther a payment plan and if anyone has blue cross blue sheld ins.

Don't know if you got the info you were looking for, and it's been a while, but there are several doctors who accept BCBS. I believe Dr. Jayaseelan at Medical City Dallas does, you can call at 972-566-BAND.

Recovery time varies, but I was back to work in 3 days.

Hope that helps.

As far as financing, there are companies out there who finance procedures. I know TLCEdge handles a lot of self-pay cases. You could give them a call at 972-792-2799.

I have been going through True Results in Richardson, Tx. They take care of all of the insurance. If you go to their website you can fill out a small questionaire and they will tell you if your insurance has any coverage or not. They have made it an extremely easy process so far, as far as insurance goes.

I am also paying out of pocket due to insurance. I am an RN and many of my RN friends recommended Dr Smith at Ft Worth Lap Band. I have surg on the 22nd of Sept. So far all has been good. Cost is reasonable... Band with plication is $10,500. That is total... Everything included. W/o plication it is $9,900. There are many financing options availale as well... His office will walk you thriugh those if you want to use one. Good luck!

I know several people who have used Dr. Kim in Dallas and are very happy with him.

I also used true results. I was private pay, but they take care of everything they will battle your insurance for you, and schedule all your appointments. It won't cost you any extra. As a matter of fact I used them becouse it was so much cheaper they can get good deals. They set me up with Dr. Joseph Cribbins in Plano. He's in the big building that is in the same parking lot as the presbyterian hospital in Plano. I also go to him for my fills, he does them under flouroscopy. I've been happy with my results.

Im going thru True Results in Dallas Too! I have my surgery scheduled for Friday with Dr. Fox. It has been so easy with them so far and I was approved in a week by my INS.

I recently changed insurance to UHC, and I have read that they have a pretty good rate of "approving" the surgery. Is it best to go to the Dr's office and meet with them, or should I call the insurance? Also, anyone know of good Dr's in Dallas?

Thanks,

J

262 lbs goal 160 or close to that.

Hi J,

I went through True Results 888-275-2405 or www.trueresults.com. They called me the instant I pressed enter to have a rep call me. I was able to complete my beginning paperwork, met with a patient representative and have some pre-testing with them in week 1. They gave me choices of doctors in my area and another area and I chose to meet with Dr. Snow. I had my insurance approval within a week of submitting and I have UHC also. Different companies have different policies so you'll have to see if your covers it. I had not paid all of my 'out of pocket' so insurance covered it 90% for me. I was able to do everything and have my surgery in a months time.

I recently changed insurance to UHC, and I have read that they have a pretty good rate of "approving" the surgery. Is it best to go to the Dr's office and meet with them, or should I call the insurance? Also, anyone know of good Dr's in Dallas?

Thanks,

J

262 lbs goal 160 or close to that.

Find a doctor and let their office try to get the approval, they know the codes and the answers to the questions the insurance company will be asking. Many centers in the Dallas area will check your insurance for you before you have an appointment.

I used TLCEdge four months ago 1-877-852-3343. They find you a surgeon (mine was Joseph Cribbens) and have a nice sugery center.

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