Re: Your input & prayers are appreciated :long

[Guest guest]

Hi Betty,

Welcome to the group. I'm sorry, I don't have any answers for you. Have you looked into the Healthnet Policy? It seems to me that leaving an HMO for a more open policy might be a good thing. More options. Why don't you call Dr. Welker's office and see if he is in the Healthnet network? That would be perfect.

If you've been lurking, you've been reading about Joe and Joy. Joy has bad gallbladder disease, and is trying to hang on. Dr. W. will remove her gallbladder when he switches her. most MO people have gallbladder disease. Hot baths and advil are also a good teatment, and keep a journal of what you eat when you get an attack. I'm sure you know that fatty foods are a no no - but sometimes other unexpected things will set it off - maybe you'll discover a pattern.

Hang in there - Jan 29th is right around the corner. And you can always call for cancellations...its a good time of year for that. Welcome and Happy Holidays...

W

Pre -op Dr.

Denied on 10/26 and fighting mad!!! - Prudential POS

5'5'' 301 - BMI 51

Mire fuera de Prudencial, está muy enojado....

[Guest guest]

> Hi Everyone!

>

> Does anyone have any suggestions? Does anyone else in the Portland

area do Lap

> DS?

BettY: Just wanted you to know that Dr. Welker DID do lap BPD/DS, but

he has placed a temporary moratorium on performing the procedure

laparoscopically due to severe, life threatening complications

experienced by a patient of his, Joe Frost (he is also a friend of

ours on the list! ). This is what we've heard from various

sources.

I would definately call his office to confirm or deny this. I just

didn't want you to wait until your January date and then find out that

he will not be doing laps! I don't know of anyone else who

performs the surgery laparoscopically in the Portland area - but I

would think more info can be found on the Dr. Welker e-group list!

I'm sure you'll meet (if you haven't already) lots of local people

there. Of course, stay here, too! :) LOL

all the best,

Laparoscopic BPD/DS with gallbladder removal

Dr. Gagner/Mt. Sinai, NYC

Janua

[Guest guest]

Maybe you can pay the insurance premiums yourself for the old insurance just

long enough to get the surgery. I think by law they have to convert it to a

private policy if you want it.

Dawn