Bailey Bariatrics in Owasso

[Cota1262 40]

Even though I am self pay for the actual surgery, we are trying to get all the preliminary testing paid for by my insurance. They are coding my visits under my co morbidities so hopefully the insurance companies don't ask questions and just pay it lol. Dr Wood did give me a price sheet though but it is 6am and raining outside and the sheet is in my car, so I'll get it to you later today :-). At first, I felt the same way about Dr. Kirk and his talking lol but I was very hesitant about doing this in the beginning and I have already seen him 4 times. But I think he uses his talking as a "tool" to calm people like me down. I want to get to know people before I can feel comfortable asking questions so I'm OK with that. I really liked Dr. Worley. He was 15 mins late for our apt and actually apologized, that rarely happens. He also explained stuff pretty well. I'm sorry you had a bad experience with him. I'll let you know how my apt goes today.

[nymetzfan11 26]

I guess I should clarify about Dr. Kirk...even though he talks a lot and made a mistake I still like him. He made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. The problem I had was my dad went with me to the appointment so I would have someone else there to ask questions that I know i'd forget and my dad was more upset about what he told me and harped on me yesterday to say something and I told him to relax and it wasn't that big of a deal so maybe I came off a little angry. I am happy with Dr. Kirk and he seems like a good doctor. I am not going to be happy if I have to see him 2 or 3 times more and pay $200 each time because that's BS for what he does...know what I mean?

And thank you so much for getting that price sheet to me...that'll help a lot!!! you rock!! haha and of course let me know happens today at your appointment. I'm digging having a conversation with someone in the same situation as me...makes it easier to talk about it. You have me nervous about the psychologist now though...LOL hopefully they won't commit me after my session LMAO!!! kidding of course

[Cota1262 40]

Lol, yeah the psychologist was a trip but I actually felt a little better about some of my "deep dark secrets" lol after I left.

I am going to try to attach the papers she had me fill out and the price sheet. If it doesn't work, I will need to email them to you.

I really like having someone to talk to too. I am not telling any of my family and only a few friends what I'm doing but they don't get it. "So instead of going on a diet, you're going to cut part of your stomach out??" Lol well when you put it that way it does sound crazy but they are skinny and don't understand.

Well apparently I can't attach them to this thread but if you give me your email address, I will send them to you.

[nymetzfan11 26]

I sent you a message with my email address...hopefully you got it. LOL and i hear ya about telling people. They just don't understand what it's like to be where we are at. It's not as simple as eating salads and walking a mile every day. If it were we'd all be skinny and healthy. I'm doing this for ME and me only. I've only told a select few friends and some of my family members. They are all supportive so far. We'll see when I get an actual date for the surgery.

[Cota1262 40]

BTW, the lady at the desk said I had to see Dr Kirk 4 times before surgery.

[Cota1262 40]

Ok, I sent it. If you don't get it, let me know.

[nymetzfan11 26]

awesome! LOL I sure hope the initial charge covers all those visits. Otherwise I may get a little angry. LOL

[Cota1262 40]

Will your insurance not cover it? He will code it under your co morbidities.

[nymetzfan11 26]

go it...thank you so much!

My crappy insurance won't cover anything related to bariatric procedures of any type. She actually called my insurance company and asked them about it. It's ok though. I can handle a few hundred bucks up front to save me a ton of money after all of this.

[Cota1262 40]

Mine won't either that why it's coded under something else. Hopefully if all goes as planned, I can get all the testing paid for and just have to pay for surgery. Talk to dr kirk about it. Have him code it under your comorbidities and send it to your insurance company. All they can do is not pay it. It's worth a try.

[nymetzfan11 26]

Are you talking about the psychologist part? I think she tried to get it coded under something but when the it comes to bariatric evaluations they still say no. I've tried to beat the system but I can't. I don't think Dr. Kirk can even refer me to anything because he's in no way affiliated with my insurance.

[Cota1262 40]

Gotcha. I mean all of it. The pulmonalogist is seeing me for sleep apnea, cardiologist for shortness of breath, and so on.

[Momma_D 47]

I had my surgery sept 23..dr varnell rocked!! Bailey is wonderful and the nurses were great.. just do what they say.. the tests were a pain but unlike other hospitals they make sure that you can handle the surgery... The support groups are really good to get to know people that have gone through the same thing and to get advice from other patients... I attend the one in muskogee in fact I just went to one last night we had quite a good time and I made a lot of new friends... I wish you all luck on your journey I have lost 51 pounds in 8 weeks...

[nymetzfan11 26]

Ok now we are on the same page. LOL

[nymetzfan11 26]

Thanks for the info momma....they have all seemed so nice so far. I'm so ready to get in there and get this thing done so I can focus on the weight loss part and becoming who I'm supposed to be.