Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 Hi ... my name is Donna, and I've recently been investigating WSL, in particular, the BPD/DS surgery. I subscribed here so that I could see what others have to say to sort of 'check' my thought process. Someone has referred to having only the 'stomach' part of BPD/DS done, and this has me confused as it's not something I've seen documented anywhere. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have narrowed my 'surgeon selection' to either Dr. in Marietta, Ga., or Dr. Herron/Dr. Gagner in NY City. I see my PCP for the referral this week (and hope this will not prove to be a fight in and of itself). I've got Cigna (North Carolina) insurance, and I think it's a fair assumption that I'll have a real fight there, :-) but as I've found in excess of 20 others for whom they overturned the exclusion clause for, I don't see how they'll be successful in denying to do the same for me ... seems that would be discrimination. If anyone has undergone this surgery with either of the above mentioned Drs and has anything of their personal experience to share, I'd sure love to hear it !! I really need to make a decision as to which Dr. to go with prior to getting my referral. I know the hospital that Dr. uses is top notch, and I have read many complaints about Mr. Sinai, but I don't know if I should let that be a factor or not ... HELP !!! Hope to hear from someone soon, and thanks :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2001 Report Share Posted August 6, 2001 Hi ... my name is Donna, and I've recently been investigating WSL, in particular, the BPD/DS surgery. I subscribed here so that I could see what others have to say to sort of 'check' my thought process. Someone has referred to having only the 'stomach' part of BPD/DS done, and this has me confused as it's not something I've seen documented anywhere. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I have narrowed my 'surgeon selection' to either Dr. in Marietta, Ga., or Dr. Herron/Dr. Gagner in NY City. I see my PCP for the referral this week (and hope this will not prove to be a fight in and of itself). I've got Cigna (North Carolina) insurance, and I think it's a fair assumption that I'll have a real fight there, :-) but as I've found in excess of 20 others for whom they overturned the exclusion clause for, I don't see how they'll be successful in denying to do the same for me ... seems that would be discrimination. If anyone has undergone this surgery with either of the above mentioned Drs and has anything of their personal experience to share, I'd sure love to hear it !! I really need to make a decision as to which Dr. to go with prior to getting my referral. I know the hospital that Dr. uses is top notch, and I have read many complaints about Mr. Sinai, but I don't know if I should let that be a factor or not ... HELP !!! Hope to hear from someone soon, and thanks :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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