Am I the only person from Wi? It sure is a gloomy day here today. I can see why every one would want to be somewhere else! I can actually hear thunder! Sharon

ok, so UPDATE:

Got insurance packet from Humana (after 3 long uninsured months), absolutely no coverage for surgery involving morbid obesity or successive treatments .

SO, at first I was bummed, but then relieved not to have to deal with all the rigamarole of finding new doctor. But now what, right?

So just out of curiosity, does anyone think my eligibility for fills would override that clause because it is treatment carrying over from previous surgery covered from previous insurance (i'm not sure what it is called, proof of prior or something?)

You know, my fill is working great (i've had 2, doctor never told me how much) i'm still on 1/2 cup a meal, fluctuating more and less during the day). It has maintained this for 50 pounds lost, but there's always the good chance it won't forever.

And I can't never see another doctor, right? I mean, I'm relieved temporarily to not have to deal with finding new doc and the hassle it is, but eventually there will be necessity for it, I'm guessing sooner than later. I suppose unless I can get through with the loophole in insurance for prior coverage, there's going to be a decent bill coming my way. I have talked to the gal at Thedacare, and she said $2000 up front for 10? fills and all classes an doc visits, everything. Man, that's pricey. Maybe not for some, but I had a baby last year, and we are a one income household. Gawd, I feel guilty buying fresh chicken instead of cans, just to save a few cents.

Anyways, not ranting, sorry if it seems like that. I have a strange peace about it, like it's out of my hands at this moment (at least until we can get our car paid off and have a few quarters to throw at the doctor).

p.s. I apologize for my rampant use of italics.

hey thanks, whosyodaddy, looking into it.

I will write to Mary, perhaps and tell of my situation and see what kind of financial wheeling and dealing I can do.

Hi Sharon. I live in Green Bay and was banded on 12/21/07.. How are things going??

IDSMommy,

Who did your surgery? I was banded on Nov. 2, 2007 by Dr. James Kemmerling. I went to college in Green Bay and lived there for a time after that. Now I live in Marinette. How are you doing?

Robin