Newbie from Georgia

[georgia girl 35]

Did anyone get a sleep study done before surgery? If so who did you use and how much should I expect to pay?

I had one done a few months before my surgery. I used a sleep study lab in Moultrie, it's a division of the hospital. I have no idea what it would cost. My insurance covered it, do you have any insurance?

[jbrad71629 2]

Did anyone get a sleep study done before surgery? If so who did you use and how much should I expect to pay?

I had one done to prove a comorbidity for my surgery I used the hospital here in Albany and hey billed my insurance about $2800. Hope that helps.

[AtlSpeedy 0]

I will check to see if it is covered under my insurance. I have Aetna PPO.

[4jin 0]

how's everyone doing?

BC/BS of GA is going to drive me insane!!!!

this waiting game is ridiculous.

[kudo 0]

That's great to hear! Sounds like you'll be banded before you know it, hope everything goes well. Keep us updated on your progress!

where are u having your procedure done?

[allykat 1]

Hi everyone! I hope you don't mind me jumping in. I'm also from Georgia, SW GA to be exact. I am going for my seminar tomorrow night and hope the ball moves pretty quickly from there. I have UHC and I was relieved to hear on these boards that they tend to approve pretty quick. I'm planning on using Dr. Crooms in Tallahassee.

[kudo 0]

Hi everyone! I hope you don't mind me jumping in. I'm also from Georgia, SW GA to be exact. I am going for my seminar tomorrow night and hope the ball moves pretty quickly from there. I have UHC and I was relieved to hear on these boards that they tend to approve pretty quick. I'm planning on using Dr. Crooms in Tallahassee.

I started my process in January and had my surgery in Sept. I have Aetna Emory choice POS. I had my surgery at Crawford Long with Dr. Lin

[georgia girl 35]

where are u having your procedure done?

Welcome kudo! I had my surgery in Albany, Ga by Dr. Bagnato 9-20-07.

[georgia girl 35]

how's everyone doing?

BC/BS of GA is going to drive me insane!!!!

this waiting game is ridiculous.

I'm doing great, 4jin! I was hoping you would have heard something by now, hang in there and hopefully you will know something soon. Have you tried calling them to speed up the process a little? I don't know if it would help but it might be worth a try. I've got my fingers crossed that hear soon!

[georgia girl 35]

Hi everyone! I hope you don't mind me jumping in. I'm also from Georgia, SW GA to be exact. I am going for my seminar tomorrow night and hope the ball moves pretty quickly from there. I have UHC and I was relieved to hear on these boards that they tend to approve pretty quick. I'm planning on using Dr. Crooms in Tallahassee.

Hey allykat, we certainly don't mind you joining in. It's nice to meet you. I was fortunate in that I didn't have to wait long at all. Good luck at the seminar and I hope things move quickly for you. Have you met with the doctor yet?

[kudo 0]

Welcome kudo! I had my surgery in Albany, Ga by Dr. Bagnato 9-20-07.

You lost 50 lbs already. I only lost 24 lbs I was kind of bad in December. What is your secret?

[4jin 0]

I'm doing great, 4jin! I was hoping you would have heard something by now, hang in there and hopefully you will know something soon. Have you tried calling them to speed up the process a little? I don't know if it would help but it might be worth a try. I've got my fingers crossed that hear soon!

yes it is insane...their stalling tactics....

but I told her I was not going to go away....

[georgia girl 35]

You lost 50 lbs already. I only lost 24 lbs I was kind of bad in December. What is your secret?

I lost a lot of weight really fast to begin with. I probably lost over 20 lbs the first two weeks, but believe me, it has really slowed down. I've actually hit a plateau and haven't lost hardly anything in a month. It's so depressing, but hopefully it will pass soon.

[allykat 1]

Hey Georgia Girl,

I have not yet met with the surgeon, other than meeting him in a room with about 20 other people tonight at the seminar! He seemed really nice. I like that with him, everything is really included for the first year - all office visits and all fills. After that, he only charges like $25-50 for fills. I was worried about that after reading how expensive they could be!

[georgia girl 35]

Hey Georgia Girl,

I have not yet met with the surgeon, other than meeting him in a room with about 20 other people tonight at the seminar! He seemed really nice. I like that with him, everything is really included for the first year - all office visits and all fills. After that, he only charges like $25-50 for fills. I was worried about that after reading how expensive they could be!

Allykat

Wow, that does seem like a good price on the fills. I've heard many people say their docs charge around $200. I'm glad your seminar went well. Did you get all your questions answers and are you ready to begin this process?