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Titanium Staples? and brief intro

blueskidoo

By blueskidoo, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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blueskidoo    0

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Hi!

I am new here, I have decided I want a sleeve, now I just have to figure out where/how to get it.

I have United Health Care and they cover WLS, but I haven't checked into if they cover the sleeve, but I doubt it.

Are the doctors usually using titanium staples for this procedure? What about Dr. Aceves?

I lost 60 lbs dieting, but I couldn't stand feeling starved all the time. I weigh in about 280 these days, and I would love to drop below the 200 mark. I really think the sleeve is for me. So that's my brief intro, I look forward to getting to know you all.

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WASaBubbleButt    41

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Hi!

I am new here, I have decided I want a sleeve, now I just have to figure out where/how to get it.

I have United Health Care and they cover WLS, but I haven't checked into if they cover the sleeve, but I doubt it.

Are the doctors usually using titanium staples for this procedure? What about Dr. Aceves?

I lost 60 lbs dieting, but I couldn't stand feeling starved all the time. I weigh in about 280 these days, and I would love to drop below the 200 mark. I really think the sleeve is for me. So that's my brief intro, I look forward to getting to know you all.

As far as I know all doctors use titanium, don't they Elisabeth?

I want to say that UHC does cover the sleeve but I can't find the stupid link. I can find Aetna and Cigna but not UHC. I'm about 60% sure they do.

If I can find the link I'll post it.

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Elisabethsew    50

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Welcome. Yes, titanium staples are the standard of care for all surgeons. You'll find a lot of useful info. here and made a good choice in WLS options.

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DownInSocal    12

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I could not tell if you wanted titanium staples or were worried about having them.

My husband has had titanium plates in his back since 2000 with no problems. He doesn't even set off metal detectors.

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WASaBubbleButt    41

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I could not tell if you wanted titanium staples or were worried about having them.

My husband has had titanium plates in his back since 2000 with no problems. He doesn't even set off metal detectors.

Titanium is the good stuff. ;o)

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blueskidoo    0

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Super. About 5 years ago my brother had a small repair made to his lung for a congenital defect that eventually made this little hole, and he had to specifically request titanium staples. (for those that don;t know, with titanium you can still have an MRI) So I wanted to know if I needed to stress about that in my questions.

Fun fact about myself- my wedding band is titanium (so is hubby's)

WASa, I would be grateful if you knew where to look about United Healthcare and the VSG.

You guys are so helpful! Thanks for the welcome.

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MacMadame    81

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I have United Health Care and they cover WLS, but I haven't checked into if they cover the sleeve, but I doubt it.

They used to. But they have a new guy in charge and now they don't. At least that's the case in CA.

I have a bunch of friends who got sleeves through them and then a bunch more that were subsequently denied because the surgery is "experimental." Morons.

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Malaika    50

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Hi!

I am new here, I have decided I want a sleeve, now I just have to figure out where/how to get it.

I have United Health Care and they cover WLS, but I haven't checked into if they cover the sleeve, but I doubt it./QUOTE]

Welcome, you'll find everyone here is awesome - helpful, funny.

You're luck your UHC covers WLS - mine does not, my employer has an exception on the policy for WLS of any kind.

So I am a self pay and I am going with the sleeve -- especially as the days before my surgery approach (June 12th) and I read more and more about people having problems with the band.

Good luck -- I hope UHC will cover it for you.

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Ruthi    60

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UHC covers whatever your company decided to pay coverage for. I had UHC but my company didnt elect to pay for that WLS coverage. DAHHHH so I ended up private pay.

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Malaika    50

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UHC covers whatever your company decided to pay coverage for. I had UHC but my company didnt elect to pay for that WLS coverage. DAHHHH so I ended up private pay.

Me too ... and that's how we ended up taking the journey ... the first time for me and the last time for you ... only 29 days Ruthi!!

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Ruthi    60

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LOL I am counting too but its actually only 27 till we are there getting ready for it. And only 26 if we leave on a Wed. evening. I got my passport Tuesday!! WooHoo we are almost there.

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Jagator88    1

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I have UHC also and they first do not cover the surgery as we have less than 60 participants as I work for a small company. If we did hae 60 participants we would need to elect to coer WLS. Not sure why any insurance company would not coer as it eliminates so many health issues. They'll figure it out one day!

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