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mrsschulz11    0

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Are you waiting for insurance requirements or something else? I'm having surgery July 5th and I cant wait!

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I just have to finish my doctor monitored diet they are having me redo 3 appointments because my doctor didn't note 3 appointments correctly so to be safe they are having me redo them.

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amandaelder4    26

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Definitely have to play it safe with the insurance. It would not be a good thing to give them any excuse not to pay up. Lol

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amandaelder4    26

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Who is your surgeon, if you don't mind me asking. I had met with a few before I came here.

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WitchySar    244

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I'm not in Springs but I'm not too far away in Pueblo. I haven't had the sleeve yet but I'm starting the process. I have my initial visit with the surgeon on July 21st.

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Who is your surgeon, if you don't mind me asking. I had met with a few before I came here.

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Dr. fisher

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I'm not in Springs but I'm not too far away in Pueblo. I haven't had the sleeve yet but I'm starting the process. I have my initial visit with the surgeon on July 21st.

That's awesome I have not had it yet either I am looking at Aug or September

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amandaelder4    26

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Awesome! Pueblo is almost like a suburb of colorado springs now that it has grow. So much!

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@@mrsschulz11 I dont know dr. Fisher but I am.sure he is great!

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Awesome! Pueblo is almost like a suburb of colorado springs now that it has grow. So much!

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@@mrsschulz11 I dont know dr. Fisher but I am.sure he is great!

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Yeah one of the best in colorado springs. He really cares about his patients.

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amandaelder4    26

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That is great! I look forward to seeing your progress!

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WitchySar    244

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I'm having to go all the way to Parker for a surgeon. Apparently there aren't any surgeons in Springs that take medicaid.

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@@WitchySar I'm sorry that you have to go all the way to parker. BUT that is great that you will be able to have the procedure with medicaid. I don't think they always covered it before. I used to live in Parker. I loved it there. Are you going to parker adventist?

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WitchySar    244

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Yes, Parker Adventist with Dr Long. I think medicaid has been approving bariatric surgery for at least about 4 years. The approval requirements page is dated from 2012. I can believe they didn't cover it before that though. Seems so silly too that insurance wouldn't cover something that can save them money in the long run and save lives.

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Amanda Elder    17

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@@WitchySar parker adventist is a great facility. I'm sure the drive seems quite long since you are driving from Pueblo but it will be well worth it! I am glad that you are able to use medicaid. That seems about the right time frame. When I was looking at having surgery years ago, there was a gal in our group that had a hard time getting medicaid to pay. Maybe they have changed the requirements since then. Do you have any other medical factors contributing?

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WitchySar    244

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Aside from a very high bmi I also have hbp that my primary can't get controlled with meds, as well as major problems with my knees and ankles.

I'm glad to hear that Parker Adventist is nice. I'm so nervous and excited. I just want to get started and get it over with. lol

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amandaelder4    26

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I completely understand the desire to get started. I have a high BMI too. 62. Yikes. I do t have any other medical concerns but I am starting to feel the stress in my knees and hips. What day is your surgery again?

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