Kentucky, "who's your Doctor"

[surgtechready4surg 0]

Hello! My name is Tonya. I will be banded by Dr. Swain sometime next month. I would appreciate any advice you could give. Thanks and good luck on your journey.

[amethyst_moonbow 0]

Hello, my name is Jules, I'm 30 years old and I'm working toward jumping on the "band" wagon. I'm getting my surgery done at Central Baptist in Lexington with Bluegrass Bariatrics. June 4th is my all day appointment for labs and I think I'm good to go with my insurance which is BC/BS FEP. Would love to hear from others who've had their surgery there or any advice :thumbup:

[mbranham0306 0]

I am having my surgery done in Hazard with Dr. Oldham from Bluegrass Bariatrics. I have my last all day appt. on June 30 and my surgery is scheduled for July 10th. I am very happy with the staff, they have been awesome.

I have Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama through my husbands work (Lowe's). I got approval after I had to do a bunch of stuff to show I needed the surgery. I have been working on getting approval since last August so it's been almost a year.

It's okay--I'm approved now! :thumbup: Oh yeah, I'm new to the board too!

[amethyst_moonbow 0]

We may have the same doctor! I find out everything in just a couple of days. Let me know how things go! I'm so ready for this surgery to happen and I can't wait for a surgery date!

[pammygintn 0]

Help! We've just moved to Louisville from Nashville, TN. My hubby's new job has BCBS, and from the info we got, they will cover the surgery but you have to be on doctor supervised weight loss for 6 months. Since I'm new in town, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions of a physician to work with on this?? Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

[caricap 0]

Not sure what you mean as far as working with you on it. My hubbie and I have Humana. He had his surgery with Dr. Weiss at Bluegrass Bariatrics. I had mine with Dr. Schuster at St. Mary's and Elizabeth. B/c the insurance required the 6 month we both had to do it even though we had different surgeons.

As far as when, where , and outcomes.

Just had my 2 week post- op.. all is well and having a fill in 2 weeks. Dr. Schuster is very mild mannered but I think he is great. No matter what he is saying even if it is "I recommend staying away from breads unless toasted" he is smiling and making me feel reassured.

My hubbie has had a bit of a rougher time. He has not seen the surgeon since his surgery. Dr. Weiss has nurses that do the fills. His surgery was 2 years ago and he has regained all of his weight. The last time he went for a fill (2 yrs. ago) the nurse told him (he had 5 ccs. in 14cc. band) that if didn't lose some weight on his own they would not fill him anymore. Well w/o restriction for most of us that is impossible and he fell headfirst off the band wagon. Since I had my surgery he has gotten back in touch with Bluegrass BAriatrics and went last week for a fill in there E- town office. The nurse practitioner was very kind filling him to 7 cc in 14cc and requesting him to come back if it is not enough. He (Stephen?) was very understanding.

Hopefully now we will become healthy together.:drool:

Good luck to all. We are in south central KY (near Glasgow ) if anyone around here wants to talk.

[pammygintn 0]

Just trying to find a recommendation on a physician for the supervised weight loss part.

Congrats on your 10 lbs!

[caricap 0]

Just trying to find a recommendation on a physician for the supervised weight loss part.

Congrats on your 10 lbs!

Then in my personal opinion go with Louisville Surgical Assoc. This includes Dr. Schuster, Dr. Lusco, and Dr. Olsafka (sp?). They go thru St. Mary and Elizaeth's hospital. This is a part of the Jewish hospital and therefore, they also do ofice visits at the Shepherdsville office. Check out their website LAP-BAND

Good luck and keep us posted on your progres. :drool:

[sammyleebun 0]

Hello all. I have a seminar with Dr. O(SMEH), Louisville. I called the insurance company (BCBSMA.com)... They said they would cover 90%.. I would be responsible for at least 1200.00.

I so pray they do.. I am so ready to shed this weight. My legs ( i have a sit down job) have vericose veins and they hurt. I weigh 270 lbs.... I do not have any comorbiditties.. So i am hoping the approval will be easy. We will see. I have read all 15 pages of the postings.. Thanks for all the inspirations and information. I look forward to the journey.

[Just-Ice 1]

I'm having my surgery at St. Elizabeth florence (in Florence, KY) January 13, 2010. My surgery was approved through Anthem without having to jump through any hoops. Dr. Moon's office handled everything and I was approved on the first try.

I'm not too sure about the office staff as I've had several little issues already. Nothing huge mind you.. but often the small things are what really ticks me off. I'm hoping to report they have turned things around as I get closer to my date.

[65DueceCoupe 0]

I'm having my surgery on Dec. 22 with Dr. Schuster at St's Mary and Elizabeth. I'm excited - Merry Christmas to me. I hope to lose a Ho Ho Ho lot of pounds.

[Helen111 0]

I need help choosing Dr.V. Lusco or Dr.J. Allen. Both Drs are in my insurance plan and will go for the lapband. Any words of wisdom are really appreciated.