Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 Hi Jerry, Roxanne here. I had VBG in '95. Failed obviously. I was doing some research on trying to controll all the vomiting that I do when I came across someone who directed me to the Duodenal site. I researched it and decided that this is for me. I'm 5'2 " and weigh 340 (BMI 62.2). I have BCBS of LA and they have a very tight exclusion against WLS so I found a company that insures small self-employed businesses as a group. I will find out next week if they have accepted us for coverage. The agent tells me that they will approve WLS if Medically Necessary. I've battled the buldge all my life. I have not met Dr. Booth or Kim as of yet, I have spoke with his office staff. I don't want to take a chance of seeing him and screwing up my chance at this surgery. I will wait until the time is right then I will get the ball rolling. I refuse to have the RNY. After 6 years of vomiting I don't want to vomit from the other end LOL. Good luck with your journey. Take care, Roxanne > So, the waiting begins again. Keep me posted on your progress! What kind > of sugery did you have originally? I am kinda afraid that if they > approve...then I'll have to start the out of network battle. There is a new > doctor in Baton Rouge who is doing the RNY and I want the DS. According to > Dr. Booth, a super morbidly obese person has better lasting results from DS > surgery. But I'll cross that bridge when it happens! > > " Still " fluffy, > Hugs, > Jerry, Southern Gal from Louisiana waiting on approval. > > > > > > > >------------------------------------------------------------------- --- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 Hi Roxanne, I am Betsy from Covington, LA. I have been on the list since Dec of 2000, and currently am not heavy enough to have Dr. Booth do the surgery, but refuse to regain , or have any surgery other than the DS So- I am on hold- Covington is 8 miles north of the end of the Causeway from N.O. Glad to have another Southener on the list. Betsy Hello Jerry Cook > Hi Jerry I noticed from your post that you are from Louisiana. I am > also a Southern Gal from LA. I live in Abbeville. What part of LA are > you from? BTW who is your insurance? What is the hold up on your > approval/denial? Feb. is a long time to still be waiting. Also, are > you going to Mississippi for your surgery? I'm planning on seeing Dr. > Booth/Kim for my revision. Any other Louisiana's out here?????? > Have a Good Day, Roxanne > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 25, 2001 Report Share Posted October 25, 2001 Hi Roxanne, I am about a 37BMI 5'2.5 " ; 206 lbs; with diabetes 2; hypothyroid; high blood pressure; oh, and I was 60 last week. I 'm ok for now thanks and good luck Betsy Re: Hello Jerry Cook > > Hi Betsy, How far off are you from qualifying? Do you have any > co-morbid problems? Keep fighting. > Roxanne > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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