RE: Surgery Authorized and new questions

[Guest guest]

I don't think the Le Fort 1 and the SARPE are the same -- although

some surgeons do palate expansions on some patients in the process of

the Le Fort. Why not call the surgeon's office, and tell someone on

staff there that you are confused, and would appreciate it if they

can check and see what you're headed for?

Cammie

>

> I don't see my Ortho again until November 3rd for my pre-braces x-

> rays and molds. My OS saw me 6 weeks ago, concurred with everyone's

> assessment that I needed SARPE and would submit for it.

>

> Here's my question, I got a copy of my surgical authorization in

the

> mail from my insurance company and it references a LeFort 1

> Osteotomy. My understanding is that this is different from SARPE

and

> I was wondering if anyone knows if that is the case or if I am

crazy.

> I just want to make sure that what I am being TOLD is going to be

> done and what is GOING to be done are the same thing!!

>

> TIA

> Kim

[Guest guest]

I don't think the Le Fort 1 and the SARPE are the same -- although

some surgeons do palate expansions on some patients in the process of

the Le Fort. Why not call the surgeon's office, and tell someone on

staff there that you are confused, and would appreciate it if they

can check and see what you're headed for?

Cammie

>

> I don't see my Ortho again until November 3rd for my pre-braces x-

> rays and molds. My OS saw me 6 weeks ago, concurred with everyone's

> assessment that I needed SARPE and would submit for it.

>

> Here's my question, I got a copy of my surgical authorization in

the

> mail from my insurance company and it references a LeFort 1

> Osteotomy. My understanding is that this is different from SARPE

and

> I was wondering if anyone knows if that is the case or if I am

crazy.

> I just want to make sure that what I am being TOLD is going to be

> done and what is GOING to be done are the same thing!!

>

> TIA

> Kim

[Guest guest]

Hi, Kim. I am scheduled for a LeFort I Osteotomy to expand my palate. As I

understand things, this is different from SARPE.

From what I've read, the two procedures provide different results for

different areas of the mouth (specifically more widening at the front or

back, I think).

It sounds like people with SARPE are having the palate split in the middle

(resulting in a gap between the front teeth for a short time). I'm having a

" segmental " LeFort I which means I'll have the palate split on each side.

Right now the ortho is making a small separation near my canines so that the

surgeon will have room to work in January.

You might want to check with your doctor before you contact the insurance

company. It could be that they only cover the LeFort procedure. No sense

muddying the waters if you've been approved for coverage!

Sue

________________________________

From: Kim

Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 12:43 PM

To: orthognathicsurgerysupport

Subject: Surgery Authorized and new questions

I don't see my Ortho again until November 3rd for my pre-braces x-

rays and molds. My OS saw me 6 weeks ago, concurred with everyone's

assessment that I needed SARPE and would submit for it.

Here's my question, I got a copy of my surgical authorization in the

mail from my insurance company and it references a LeFort 1

Osteotomy. My understanding is that this is different from SARPE and

I was wondering if anyone knows if that is the case or if I am crazy.

I just want to make sure that what I am being TOLD is going to be

done and what is GOING to be done are the same thing!!

TIA

Kim

[Guest guest]

Hi, Kim. I am scheduled for a LeFort I Osteotomy to expand my palate. As I

understand things, this is different from SARPE.

From what I've read, the two procedures provide different results for

different areas of the mouth (specifically more widening at the front or

back, I think).

It sounds like people with SARPE are having the palate split in the middle

(resulting in a gap between the front teeth for a short time). I'm having a

" segmental " LeFort I which means I'll have the palate split on each side.

Right now the ortho is making a small separation near my canines so that the

surgeon will have room to work in January.

You might want to check with your doctor before you contact the insurance

company. It could be that they only cover the LeFort procedure. No sense

muddying the waters if you've been approved for coverage!

Sue

________________________________

From: Kim

Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 12:43 PM

To: orthognathicsurgerysupport

Subject: Surgery Authorized and new questions

I don't see my Ortho again until November 3rd for my pre-braces x-

rays and molds. My OS saw me 6 weeks ago, concurred with everyone's

assessment that I needed SARPE and would submit for it.

Here's my question, I got a copy of my surgical authorization in the

mail from my insurance company and it references a LeFort 1

Osteotomy. My understanding is that this is different from SARPE and

I was wondering if anyone knows if that is the case or if I am crazy.

I just want to make sure that what I am being TOLD is going to be

done and what is GOING to be done are the same thing!!

TIA

Kim