Hi my name is Johanna, I live in Fairbanks, AK. I am waiting to be medically cleared from my Dr, and then the approval from Medicare. I am ready for this to be done and to get my surgery date. I have to travel 6 hours to Anchorage for my surgery, and then stay 10 days after. I am getting this done because I have 3 grandkids and want to be able to be active with them. And I do not want to end up like my dad.

I was also have MS and would like to hear from others who have MS and been banded.

Johanna

Edited July 3, 200818 yr by tananarose

Just curious, thinking about this for my Dad. Does Medicare cover all expenses of the surgery. He is 76 so not sure if he can. The nurse said she thinks he can because he is in very good health. He does have blood pressure but never been in hospital or any major problems or surgeries. Good Luck to you.

My understanding of the Medicare coverage is they cover a certain percent, varies by the plan, then if you have a secondary insurance, I have AK Medicaid, the secondary ins will pick up the rest. The medicare website might have the info for your dad. Their web site is www.medicare.gov

Edited July 3, 200818 yr by tananarose

I just wanted to say "hi" from an old NP girl. I currently do not live there anymore but was so surprised to see someone on here from Fbks. and had to say hello. Good luck to you!

I used to live in NP around 1987, I drove school bus then. I was raised in Delta. When did you live there?

Johanna

i used to live in np around 1987, i drove school bus then. I was raised in delta. When did you live there?

Johanna

I lived in NP from '79-'98 (all of my childhood). I attended NP elem. And then Badger. Maybe I rode your bus...lol :thumbup: My parents were teachers for many yrs. and finally retired in '97.