Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 In a message dated 10/24/2001 9:44:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time, joostema@... writes: > If you think this is a good way to approach it, then how exactly do I get in > > contact with the good Doctor?? > I think you're on the right track...although Dr. B isnt to hard to get in with. He is booked thru November at the moment from what I've heard from others. I did what you are proposing...I sent him an email with all my info and explained the situation. He sent me a bunch of attachments with information on what he does, etc. He may not give you a date yet but can pencil you in for Jan. You can get ahold of him by email...its > <A HREF= " mailto:abaltasar@... " > > abaltasar@...</A> You're doing great. You might have better luck with United...I see they get covered alot in my area! Good luck...either way you have great drs picked out so you can't really lose either way!! ~*~ AJ ~*~ Age 37 5'8'' Post op 7/24/01 Open DS self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain 07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1 08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.6 lbs! 09/24/01 BMI 55.8 367.1 -48.0 lbs! -37.75 inches 10/08/01 BMI 54.3 357.1 -58.0 lbs! -50.0 10/23/01 BMI 52.6 346.0 -69.1 lbs! My profile: http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=E982002956 My website: www.wls4aj.homestead.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2001 Report Share Posted October 24, 2001 AJ, Aw ... shucks ) I need your opinion on something ... Here's my current 'plan': 1) Fight Cigna till the end of the year 2) Switch to United Healthcare at the end of November if it appears I can't beat Cigna (***argh***) 3) Submit all paperwork to UHC JANUARY 1ST!!!! (They said I'd have an answer within 2 weeks) 4) If they deny, even once, call Dr. Hess and let him know I can't make it work and head on to my 2nd choice surgeon ... Dr. Baltasar. I was wondering if you think I should contact Dr. Baltasar now. I would, of course, tell him my above plan, and ask that he review my history to ensure he would want me as a patient, and then set up a tentative surgery date for the last of January. I guess the main reason I am thinking I should do this is so that if/when I get completey denied to death, I won't then have to turn around and wait many many weeks before I could even get a date with Dr. Baltasar. If you think this is a good way to approach it, then how exactly do I get in contact with the good Doctor?? Thanks so much for listening, AJ, Donna >Donna...you're such a sweetie! Believe me...I was jealous of everyone when >I >was waiting...thats okay...its normal...and I KNOW your day is going to be >here soon and I'll be the first one rooting for you! You're doing great >and >you've worked hard...take satisfaction in that and no matter what..you're >one >better than anyone you've had to deal with at the insurance company...they >can't possibly appreciate the heart, soul and emotion that goes into those >appeals..the stress and uncertainy waiting for a response or what it does >when its not going to be approved. This is so much more than just a health >thing! So take pride in the fact that you are way better off than those >people because you know what it means to want something so bad, and you >will >appreciate your surgery more than any of them will ever understand. > >hugs! > >Hugs! >~*~ AJ ~*~ >Bellingham, WA >Age 37 5'8'' Open DS >self pay - Dr Baltasar -Alcoy Spain >07/24/01 BMI 64 415.1 >08/24/01 BMI 58 386.5 -28.6 lbs! >09/24/01 BMI 55.8 367.1 -48.0 lbs! -37.75 inches >10/23/01 BMI 52.6 346.0 -69.1 lbs! -50.0 inches >My profile: >http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=E982002956 >My website: >www.wls4aj.homestead.com > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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