Guest guest Posted August 21, 2001 Report Share Posted August 21, 2001 Greetings to all, My name is Regina and I am considering DS surgery. I have researched on the web and have spoken with people that have had the surgery. In fact, one of the Paramedics that comes into the ER that I work in is extremely happy with her choice. I am astounded at her results. Her surgery was done by Dr. Rabkin. I have a few questions, I am sure they have been asked before but please humor the new gal! I have emailed and spoken with the staff from 3 separate doctors (Rabkin, Anthone, and Keshinian) and I was wondering if any of you have experience with these doctors and what have those experiences been? I am open to positive and negative feedback. I just found out that Dr. Rabkin likes $12,000.00 up front for fees and the insurance reimbursement is given back to the patient. Did any of you have to do this? Is it ethical? I have HealthNet and Delta Health Systems for insurance, have any of you had any problems with these providers? One of the nurses I spoke with said that I " qualify but barely " (my BMI is 41.6) but I have no co-morbidities and it may make it difficult to get approved. I understand that many people have to appeal the process of get approval. I don't have any documented " medical diets " but have tried dieting on my own. Any advice? I have a ton of questions but I guess I will start with the above ones first. Thank you all in advance. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2001 Report Share Posted August 21, 2001 Greetings to all, My name is Regina and I am considering DS surgery. I have researched on the web and have spoken with people that have had the surgery. In fact, one of the Paramedics that comes into the ER that I work in is extremely happy with her choice. I am astounded at her results. Her surgery was done by Dr. Rabkin. I have a few questions, I am sure they have been asked before but please humor the new gal! I have emailed and spoken with the staff from 3 separate doctors (Rabkin, Anthone, and Keshinian) and I was wondering if any of you have experience with these doctors and what have those experiences been? I am open to positive and negative feedback. I just found out that Dr. Rabkin likes $12,000.00 up front for fees and the insurance reimbursement is given back to the patient. Did any of you have to do this? Is it ethical? I have HealthNet and Delta Health Systems for insurance, have any of you had any problems with these providers? One of the nurses I spoke with said that I " qualify but barely " (my BMI is 41.6) but I have no co-morbidities and it may make it difficult to get approved. I understand that many people have to appeal the process of get approval. I don't have any documented " medical diets " but have tried dieting on my own. Any advice? I have a ton of questions but I guess I will start with the above ones first. Thank you all in advance. Regina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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