Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Looking for a Duodenal Switch surgeon near Lexington KY



Recommended Posts

I'm looking for a Duodenal Switch surgeon near Lexington KY. I found Dr. Weiss in Lexington but he only does SIPS as a revision to a past VSG surgery. I saw a center in Cincinnati Ohio that might do it but wonder if my health insurance (Medicare w/Anthem Blue) will cover out of state surgery.

Sent from my XT1575 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Sent you a PM.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The closest DS surgeon is in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since it is out of state, BCBS said it is out of network and I would have to pay for 40% of the surgery, which is expensive for me right now. I plan on getting a VSG nearby instead, but am worried about the higher risk of long-term weight regain compared to the DS.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'd check In where I mentioned in my PM. There are plenty of people there who have experience with insurance companies.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

On 1/4/2018 at 2:43 PM, Postop said:

I'd check In where I mentioned in my PM. There are plenty of people there who have experience with insurance companies.

Could you send me the info you sent her? I am in Cincinnati and trying to find a DS surgeon my insurance will cover as well

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

6 minutes ago, AK37 said:

Is this the DS surgeon in Cincinnati you were talking about?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes

Sent from my XT1575 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

On 3/10/2018 at 11:21 PM, Jenrn903 said:

Could you send me the info you sent her? I am in Cincinnati and trying to find a DS surgeon my insurance will cover as well

Done.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • jparadigm

      Happy Wednesday!
       
      I hope everyone is having a lovely week so far! 
      It's been a bit of a struggle this last week...I'm hungry ALL the time.
      · 1 reply
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Have a great Wednesday too! Sorry you're hungry all the time, I'm pretty much the same..and I'm sick of eating the same food all the time.

    • ChunkCat

      Well, tomorrow I go in for an impromptu hiatal hernia repair after ending up in the ER over the weekend because I couldn't get food down and water was moving at a trickle... I've been having these symptoms on and off for a few weeks but Sunday was the worst by far and came with chest pain and trouble breathing. The ER PA thinks it is just esophagitis and that the surgeon and radiologist are wrong. But the bariatric surgeon swears it is a hernia, possibly a sliding one based on my symptoms. So he fit me into his schedule this week to repair it! I hope he's right and this sorts it out. He's going to do a scope afterwards to be sure there is nothing wrong with the esophagus. Here's hoping it all goes well!!
      · 2 replies
      1. AmberFL

        omgsh!! Hope all goes well!! Keeping you in my thoughts!

      2. gracesmommy2

        Hope you’re doing well!

    • jparadigm

      Hello lovlies!
      Today is a beautiful day in west Michigan! I hope you all have a beautiful Tuesday and rest of your week!! 🤗
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Having gall bladder surgery in a few days and I so hope the recovery is easier than the one from the modified DS! I could use a bit of luck/pep talk for a change. I'm starting to be able to walk around without experiencing dizziness, but it would be great if the random pain in my chest and abdomen would go away!!
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Dawn 1974

      4/4/2024 - new patient orientation. Wt 313
      4/5/2024 - got all my lab work done.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×