Guest guest Posted May 3, 2000 Report Share Posted May 3, 2000 Robynn, I am so sorry about your insurance's decision. I am in the same boat. I have BC/BS Health Options HMO. They kept saying " we are not denying your claim, just telling you we want you to stay in network. " The DR in network only has done a few laps and his cut off weight is 275lbs. He prefers open RNY also. I live in Florida too. Before the final denial to use DR R. I would have told you I would NEVER have an open procedure. But as it ends up I don't have much choice. Maybe you can pay the 40% and still have DR R? What ever you decide I wish you luck and success. << Hey folks, I am dazed and confused, Barbara from Dr. R's office called me at work today, to give me good news and bad news....The good news is I have been approved for surgery, but not with DR. R unless I want to go out of network, which I >> JoAnn ^j^ " Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 3, 2000 Report Share Posted May 3, 2000 Robynn, I am so sorry about your insurance's decision. I am in the same boat. I have BC/BS Health Options HMO. They kept saying " we are not denying your claim, just telling you we want you to stay in network. " The DR in network only has done a few laps and his cut off weight is 275lbs. He prefers open RNY also. I live in Florida too. Before the final denial to use DR R. I would have told you I would NEVER have an open procedure. But as it ends up I don't have much choice. Maybe you can pay the 40% and still have DR R? What ever you decide I wish you luck and success. << Hey folks, I am dazed and confused, Barbara from Dr. R's office called me at work today, to give me good news and bad news....The good news is I have been approved for surgery, but not with DR. R unless I want to go out of network, which I >> JoAnn ^j^ " Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2000 Report Share Posted May 9, 2000 Robynn, I have talked to several people in my community that have had open RNY and they are thrilled with the results that they have gotten with it. I have my own reasons for making this choicefor me, but I am glad they were satisfied with their results. Whatever anyone decides is best for them is their own decision. Best of luck in deciding what is best for you. Darlene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2000 Report Share Posted May 20, 2000 In a message dated 5/20/00 12:09:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes: > , > Is tht you? Are you well? is everything ok? I missed you, Trash has been out > of control, and noone would help me. > How much have you lost? any problems? > Robynn Hi Robynn, It is me, I was out for a week for my father-in-laws funeral. I know Trash requires more work than any ONE person could be asked to handle alone. I get to meet her soon. Can't wait. I am doing OK, not great, but OK. It is hard to stay away from the food and yet there are very few things I can tolerate. I have gotten sick a few times. I am rushing it too much. Trying to stay on liquids, but it is hard. I have only lost 10 lbs which is a bummer, but it has to come off, nothing is going in to speak of! I am starting water aroebics on Monday, and hope that will help. Too hot to walk outside, maybe at the mall, but that could get expensive for ME!!!! Good to hear from you. Safe journey, MGB 03 MAY 00 Safely on the other side!!!! Dr. Rutledge clos.net Self-funded company plan administered by Interactive Medical Denied on appeal as an excluded benefit Self Pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2000 Report Share Posted May 20, 2000 In a message dated 5/20/00 12:09:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes: > , > Is tht you? Are you well? is everything ok? I missed you, Trash has been out > of control, and noone would help me. > How much have you lost? any problems? > Robynn Hi Robynn, It is me, I was out for a week for my father-in-laws funeral. I know Trash requires more work than any ONE person could be asked to handle alone. I get to meet her soon. Can't wait. I am doing OK, not great, but OK. It is hard to stay away from the food and yet there are very few things I can tolerate. I have gotten sick a few times. I am rushing it too much. Trying to stay on liquids, but it is hard. I have only lost 10 lbs which is a bummer, but it has to come off, nothing is going in to speak of! I am starting water aroebics on Monday, and hope that will help. Too hot to walk outside, maybe at the mall, but that could get expensive for ME!!!! Good to hear from you. Safe journey, MGB 03 MAY 00 Safely on the other side!!!! Dr. Rutledge clos.net Self-funded company plan administered by Interactive Medical Denied on appeal as an excluded benefit Self Pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2000 Report Share Posted May 20, 2000 In a message dated 5/20/00 12:09:15 PM Eastern Daylight Time, MiniGastricBypass (AT) e writes: > , > Is tht you? Are you well? is everything ok? I missed you, Trash has been out > of control, and noone would help me. > How much have you lost? any problems? > Robynn Hi Robynn, It is me, I was out for a week for my father-in-laws funeral. I know Trash requires more work than any ONE person could be asked to handle alone. I get to meet her soon. Can't wait. I am doing OK, not great, but OK. It is hard to stay away from the food and yet there are very few things I can tolerate. I have gotten sick a few times. I am rushing it too much. Trying to stay on liquids, but it is hard. I have only lost 10 lbs which is a bummer, but it has to come off, nothing is going in to speak of! I am starting water aroebics on Monday, and hope that will help. Too hot to walk outside, maybe at the mall, but that could get expensive for ME!!!! Good to hear from you. Safe journey, MGB 03 MAY 00 Safely on the other side!!!! Dr. Rutledge clos.net Self-funded company plan administered by Interactive Medical Denied on appeal as an excluded benefit Self Pay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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