Guest guest Posted December 16, 2001 Report Share Posted December 16, 2001 , It's funny but all the stuff I refused to deal with pre op I am now dealing with at 4 am in the morning post op. It wasn't that I was sticking my head in the sand, it was just that I felt that regardless of the sacrifices I have to make, I needed this surgery in order to save my life and my knees! Now, it's time to look down the road and see what issues might come up. I do think its another reason that all of us obese..regardless of our current size, need to be greater activists for obesity health care. It may be us we are fighting for down the road, and it is certainly us and those who follow who need the fighting for NOW. So many lives are lost due to access to medical care and procedures and as " large " a group as we are, we are so easily overlooked! Hugs, Theresa Surgery date: DS Nov. 19, 2001 Dr. Gregg Jossart Highest weight: 293 Surgery weight: 251 Current weight: 224 Height: 5' 7.5 " > > In a message dated 12/15/01 6:04:00 PM, duodenalswitch@y... writes: > > << I am > wondering if my company should change plans down the road, if your > insurance can refuse to pay for these labs and since all my co > morbidities will be gone, how we might convince the insurance to > cover them! >> > > Theresa -- This is a really, really valid point... and one that I think of, > too. I don't think they can refuse to pay if your pcp/surgeon asks for the > labwork... also, it is a medical necessity due to the lifelong aftercare of > the surgery. But, I can totally understand the concern if and when one > 'switches' plans... hmmm... > > All the best, > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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