Guest guest Posted March 28, 2000 Report Share Posted March 28, 2000 << I was wondering how any of you got your insurance to pay 100% of it with you living in a different state? >> My insurance company is United HealthCare of Florida. Initially I was approved for WLS, but only if I went to one of their Florida " In Network " doctors. We explained this was not acceptable and why. First of all, my primary care physician was very supportive to my having weight loss surgery only if I had Dr. Rutledge's procedure. We were able to prove the case that no other doctor " In Network " provided the same procedure and had the same credentials. We pointed out that the number of surgeries he had performed compared to other doctors, etc., etc., made for a potentially more successful situation. The letter that we wrote that made the difference with United Healthcare is posted on Dr. Rutledge's web site. (http://clos.net/insuranc.htm) If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact me directly at Buildart@... Wishing you success, MGB PostOp 2/28/00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2000 Report Share Posted March 28, 2000 In a message dated 3/28/00 11:45:47 AM Eastern Standard Time, RobandJoyplus4@... writes: << I was wondering how any of you got your insurance to pay 100% of it with you living in a different state?? >> Hi Joyce, I guess I'm one of the lucky ones. I have Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NJ. It's a PPO plan and I live in FL. There are Dr.'s all over the US who are considered " in network " under BC/BS. Thankfully, Dr. R. and DRMC are both in my network!! God was looking out for me on that one!! {{HUGS}} Claire Redhead in FL MGB 4/10/00 !!!! BMI 51 " He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. " - Phil. 1:6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2000 Report Share Posted April 23, 2000 Do you all think this surgery does as good as the open gastric bypass, how long does it take to get into see this doc. does any one know if he takes out of state medicare and medicade, i am, on disabillity paulette scorpio@... need help got appointment may 3rd for open then found this on net , any one can help sure would appricate it , Re: Digest Number 1134 In a message dated 4/22/00 5:13:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes: > and Debbie That's it not Tonni and Debbie. I don't know why I have had such a hard time with your names. It was nice to meet you at the hospital. Glad you both are doing so well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com Please visit our web site at http://clos.net Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 23, 2000 Report Share Posted April 23, 2000 Do you all think this surgery does as good as the open gastric bypass, how long does it take to get into see this doc. does any one know if he takes out of state medicare and medicade, i am, on disabillity paulette scorpio@... need help got appointment may 3rd for open then found this on net , any one can help sure would appricate it , Re: Digest Number 1134 In a message dated 4/22/00 5:13:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes: > and Debbie That's it not Tonni and Debbie. I don't know why I have had such a hard time with your names. It was nice to meet you at the hospital. Glad you both are doing so well. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com Please visit our web site at http://clos.net Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2000 Report Share Posted April 24, 2000 Re: question According to what Debbie in Dr. R's office told me, they do accept Medicare, but Medicare does not decide upfront if they'll pay; they may or may not pay afterwards and if they don't, then the patient is expected to pay after the surgery. As far as Medicaid goes, it is not transferable from state to state, so unless you live in NC, I don't think it will pay for Dr. R's procedure. You should check with Debbie, though, to make sure one way or the other, but this is what she told me a couple of weeks ago. P. in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2000 Report Share Posted April 24, 2000 Re: question According to what Debbie in Dr. R's office told me, they do accept Medicare, but Medicare does not decide upfront if they'll pay; they may or may not pay afterwards and if they don't, then the patient is expected to pay after the surgery. As far as Medicaid goes, it is not transferable from state to state, so unless you live in NC, I don't think it will pay for Dr. R's procedure. You should check with Debbie, though, to make sure one way or the other, but this is what she told me a couple of weeks ago. P. in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 2000 Report Share Posted April 24, 2000 Re: question According to what Debbie in Dr. R's office told me, they do accept Medicare, but Medicare does not decide upfront if they'll pay; they may or may not pay afterwards and if they don't, then the patient is expected to pay after the surgery. As far as Medicaid goes, it is not transferable from state to state, so unless you live in NC, I don't think it will pay for Dr. R's procedure. You should check with Debbie, though, to make sure one way or the other, but this is what she told me a couple of weeks ago. P. in GA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2001 Report Share Posted April 21, 2001 In a message dated 04/21/2001 7:19:31 PM Central Daylight Time, APetty@... writes: > For a person who has never liked the sun and avoided it at all > costs....and told to stay out of the sun, why would it make my face better > instead of making it worse?? Has anyone else experienced this? I have. When I first had rosacea, and before I was diagnosed with it, I used to use tanning beds. My redness wasn't even noticable with a good tan even though it was beet red right after tanning.. but that was nothing new, those beds are hot. Probably a lot like the effects some of you had/are having with photoderm. An extreme flare that lasts a short time but then when it goes away, redness is barely visable. Tried it again about a year ago against my better judgement and it didn't work. Just got redder the more I tanned. I love being in the sun, too.. just dont know how Im gonna do it this year =( Val Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2001 Report Share Posted April 21, 2001 > I know that I am not supposed to be out in the sun with cea but today I > was out in the sun for about 3 hours straight..really didnt have a choice. I > put sunscreen on my face and when I was out there my face was beet red. I > came inside and I just knew that my face would be worse. I layed down for > awhile and when I got up I realized when I looked into the mirror that the > redness I had yesterday and this morning had diminished a lot. I was so > surprised because it looked as if the redness had broken up. Now this is > wierd! For a person who has never liked the sun and avoided it at all > costs....and told to stay out of the sun, why would it make my face better > instead of making it worse?? Has anyone else experienced this? The > ingredients in the sunscreen that I used were Octyl Methoxycinnamate, > Oxybenzone, and Octyl Salicylate. Does anyone know anything about these > chemicals? Think it could have been the sunscreen that made it better? > > It has me thinking........ > Liz > Hi Liz, Do you have a tan? If not the sun usually makes a pale or light skin color red for a moment and then it normally goes down. If Im not mistaken also pale skin tends to get slightly sunburn even if just out for 1/2 and hour sometimes. constantly trying to avoid triggers will surley build some anxiety because it will always be on you mind, you think? I wouls suspect some people break a tigger and the anxiety of thinking about that creates a blush. but because you layed down and relaked your body recooped faster. just a thought jill > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 22, 2001 Report Share Posted April 22, 2001 My skin always looks better when I've gotten a little sun...with a good suncreen, of course. Last year I spent 5 days in the desert at Tree rockclimbing... relentless sun and really warm days, very cold nights. I looked great when I got home (no burn, slight tan, really clear skin). My Chinese medicine person would say the warmth is good for the rosacea, but most of this group doesn't seem to want to hear that! Suzi __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2001 Report Share Posted May 23, 2001 --- LaCrista Skincare linda@...> wrote: > I have noticed that most of my flair ups are caused > my stress. Has anyone found a natural supplement for > stress? St. 's Wort works well, but be sure to check with a nutritionist if you are taking any other herbs or prescriptions. You could also look it up at 1001herbs.com to check for side effects and what exactly it does help. Stress can also deplete your B vitamin levels. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2001 Report Share Posted May 23, 2001 --- LaCrista Skincare linda@...> wrote: > I have noticed that most of my flair ups are caused > my stress. Has anyone found a natural supplement for > stress? St. 's Wort works well, but be sure to check with a nutritionist if you are taking any other herbs or prescriptions. You could also look it up at 1001herbs.com to check for side effects and what exactly it does help. Stress can also deplete your B vitamin levels. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2001 Report Share Posted May 23, 2001 --- LaCrista Skincare linda@...> wrote: > I have noticed that most of my flair ups are caused > my stress. Has anyone found a natural supplement for > stress? St. 's Wort works well, but be sure to check with a nutritionist if you are taking any other herbs or prescriptions. You could also look it up at 1001herbs.com to check for side effects and what exactly it does help. Stress can also deplete your B vitamin levels. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 Yes, Yoga. NK --- mellieanne actormel@...> wrote: > > --- LaCrista Skincare linda@...> wrote: > > I have noticed that most of my flair ups are > caused > > my stress. Has anyone found a natural supplement > for > > stress? > > St. 's Wort works well, but be sure to check > with > a nutritionist if you are taking any other herbs or > prescriptions. You could also look it up at > 1001herbs.com to check for side effects and what > exactly it does help. Stress can also deplete your > B > vitamin levels. > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 Yes, Yoga. NK --- mellieanne actormel@...> wrote: > > --- LaCrista Skincare linda@...> wrote: > > I have noticed that most of my flair ups are > caused > > my stress. Has anyone found a natural supplement > for > > stress? > > St. 's Wort works well, but be sure to check > with > a nutritionist if you are taking any other herbs or > prescriptions. You could also look it up at > 1001herbs.com to check for side effects and what > exactly it does help. Stress can also deplete your > B > vitamin levels. > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 Yes, Yoga. NK --- mellieanne actormel@...> wrote: > > --- LaCrista Skincare linda@...> wrote: > > I have noticed that most of my flair ups are > caused > > my stress. Has anyone found a natural supplement > for > > stress? > > St. 's Wort works well, but be sure to check > with > a nutritionist if you are taking any other herbs or > prescriptions. You could also look it up at > 1001herbs.com to check for side effects and what > exactly it does help. Stress can also deplete your > B > vitamin levels. > > > __________________________________________________ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 actually, most exercises have been proven to reduce stress, even just walking. Re: question > Yes, Yoga. > > NK > > --- mellieanne actormel@...> wrote: > > > > --- LaCrista Skincare linda@...> wrote: > > > I have noticed that most of my flair ups are > > caused > > > my stress. Has anyone found a natural supplement > > for > > > stress? > > > > St. 's Wort works well, but be sure to check > > with > > a nutritionist if you are taking any other herbs or > > prescriptions. You could also look it up at > > 1001herbs.com to check for side effects and what > > exactly it does help. Stress can also deplete your > > B > > vitamin levels. > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 actually, most exercises have been proven to reduce stress, even just walking. Re: question > Yes, Yoga. > > NK > > --- mellieanne actormel@...> wrote: > > > > --- LaCrista Skincare linda@...> wrote: > > > I have noticed that most of my flair ups are > > caused > > > my stress. Has anyone found a natural supplement > > for > > > stress? > > > > St. 's Wort works well, but be sure to check > > with > > a nutritionist if you are taking any other herbs or > > prescriptions. You could also look it up at > > 1001herbs.com to check for side effects and what > > exactly it does help. Stress can also deplete your > > B > > vitamin levels. > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 actually, most exercises have been proven to reduce stress, even just walking. Re: question > Yes, Yoga. > > NK > > --- mellieanne actormel@...> wrote: > > > > --- LaCrista Skincare linda@...> wrote: > > > I have noticed that most of my flair ups are > > caused > > > my stress. Has anyone found a natural supplement > > for > > > stress? > > > > St. 's Wort works well, but be sure to check > > with > > a nutritionist if you are taking any other herbs or > > prescriptions. You could also look it up at > > 1001herbs.com to check for side effects and what > > exactly it does help. Stress can also deplete your > > B > > vitamin levels. > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 Second that. A good, hard yoga class supplemented by other strenous exercise! Suzi --- nita kincaid rantnrave42302@...> wrote: > Yes, Yoga. > > NK > > --- mellieanne actormel@...> wrote: > > Has anyone found a natural supplement > > for > > > stress? __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 Second that. A good, hard yoga class supplemented by other strenous exercise! Suzi --- nita kincaid rantnrave42302@...> wrote: > Yes, Yoga. > > NK > > --- mellieanne actormel@...> wrote: > > Has anyone found a natural supplement > > for > > > stress? __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2001 Report Share Posted May 24, 2001 Second that. A good, hard yoga class supplemented by other strenous exercise! Suzi --- nita kincaid rantnrave42302@...> wrote: > Yes, Yoga. > > NK > > --- mellieanne actormel@...> wrote: > > Has anyone found a natural supplement > > for > > > stress? __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2001 Report Share Posted June 5, 2001 > " LaCrista Skincare " linda@...> asked: > Has there ever been a connection drawn to rosacea with high histamine levles? My doctor thinks my histamine levels are high which may be the cause of the flushing. I would like to hear from anyone who knows about this...Of course what causes the high histamine levels??? What can be done??? Your doctor was trying to rule out mastocytosis, one of the conditions with elevated blood and urinary histamine levels that can cause flushing and result in rosacea. This condition has a wide spectrum that ranges from being quite benign to more serious consequences. You are best to follow up with your physician who seems to be on the ball. Those who have a sudden onset of severe unrelenting flushing should be worked up for possible systemic cause of flushing, unless there are apparent reasons such as menopause, alcohol history, drug history, food allergy, family history etc. Other differential diagnoses that should be eliminated are pheochromocytoma and carcinoid. Once these systemic causes of flushing have been ruled out, then one can feel relieved and start pursuing different avenues to control rosacea and flushing. As for treatment, my suggestion is to wait for your physician to conclusively establish the definitive diagnosis (which type of mastocytosis, if such is the diagnosis); then discuss treatment with him/her. Sy MD Sy Skin Care http://www.lindasy.com Voice:Toll-free 877-sy (546-3279) Outside U.S.: FAX: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2001 Report Share Posted June 5, 2001 > " LaCrista Skincare " linda@...> asked: > Has there ever been a connection drawn to rosacea with high histamine levles? My doctor thinks my histamine levels are high which may be the cause of the flushing. I would like to hear from anyone who knows about this...Of course what causes the high histamine levels??? What can be done??? Your doctor was trying to rule out mastocytosis, one of the conditions with elevated blood and urinary histamine levels that can cause flushing and result in rosacea. This condition has a wide spectrum that ranges from being quite benign to more serious consequences. You are best to follow up with your physician who seems to be on the ball. Those who have a sudden onset of severe unrelenting flushing should be worked up for possible systemic cause of flushing, unless there are apparent reasons such as menopause, alcohol history, drug history, food allergy, family history etc. Other differential diagnoses that should be eliminated are pheochromocytoma and carcinoid. Once these systemic causes of flushing have been ruled out, then one can feel relieved and start pursuing different avenues to control rosacea and flushing. As for treatment, my suggestion is to wait for your physician to conclusively establish the definitive diagnosis (which type of mastocytosis, if such is the diagnosis); then discuss treatment with him/her. Sy MD Sy Skin Care http://www.lindasy.com Voice:Toll-free 877-sy (546-3279) Outside U.S.: FAX: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 5, 2001 Report Share Posted June 5, 2001 > " LaCrista Skincare " linda@...> asked: > Has there ever been a connection drawn to rosacea with high histamine levles? My doctor thinks my histamine levels are high which may be the cause of the flushing. I would like to hear from anyone who knows about this...Of course what causes the high histamine levels??? What can be done??? Your doctor was trying to rule out mastocytosis, one of the conditions with elevated blood and urinary histamine levels that can cause flushing and result in rosacea. This condition has a wide spectrum that ranges from being quite benign to more serious consequences. You are best to follow up with your physician who seems to be on the ball. Those who have a sudden onset of severe unrelenting flushing should be worked up for possible systemic cause of flushing, unless there are apparent reasons such as menopause, alcohol history, drug history, food allergy, family history etc. Other differential diagnoses that should be eliminated are pheochromocytoma and carcinoid. Once these systemic causes of flushing have been ruled out, then one can feel relieved and start pursuing different avenues to control rosacea and flushing. As for treatment, my suggestion is to wait for your physician to conclusively establish the definitive diagnosis (which type of mastocytosis, if such is the diagnosis); then discuss treatment with him/her. Sy MD Sy Skin Care http://www.lindasy.com Voice:Toll-free 877-sy (546-3279) Outside U.S.: FAX: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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