Hi @RhainyC and welcome! You'll find a wealth of quality information and genuine support here. Best of luck on your journey.HI there, I'm Rhainy. Just went to the "Seminar" portion of becoming my chosen surgeon's patient...
I really like him...except, right now he is steering me toward a straight sleeve, rather than a D/S... I know there are other surgeons but I really like this doc so far and his staff has been fabulous.
*Sighs*
Malnutrition was one of his concerns...
He didn't say he would not do it, but wanted to see if the sleeve worked before committing to the switch portion of the surgery...he didn't say no...but, the suggestion was sleeve first.
Since my primary insurance has a weightloss exclusion, I am having to go with my Medicare...a lot of surgeons don't take Medicare. I have bad credit, so loans are out, and I am on SSDI so paying cash is out too.
So still trying to figure out what on earth I am going to do...
So cool TW. I am hoping to be getting my component separation surgery to fix my hernia around that time. Still waiting on approval and Kristina told me today that BCBS has requested some additional info. Removal of excess skin was part of the approval so hopefully it gets s approved too. I am anxious for approval asap so I can get scheduled and make travel arrangements. I just wish lodging in that area wasn't so damn expensive because two weeks is probably going to be at least $3k for hotel alone.Welcome RhainyC! I can't offer more than the others have already regarding your insurance situation, but as a neighbor (I'm in Idaho) if you can swing getting Dr. Keshishian in Glendale, CA - You will be in the best hands! He is worth the travel - in fact, I'm going down in a few weeks to care for my hubby as he gets his DS. I wish you the best! this is an awesome community here to learn from
I just wish lodging in that area wasn't so damn expensive because two weeks is probably going to be at least $3k for hotel alone.
Look at homeaway.com and you can find a house or condo in nicer areas. I will probably end up going that routeYeah, I was just researching prices for motels and such...there were a couple of refurbished older Motels that have Kitchenettes in them, so I am hoping for one of those as that way feeding hubby will be cheaper.
Look at homeaway and you can find a house or condo in nicer areas. I will probably end up going that route
I am anxious for approval asap so I can get scheduled and make travel arrangements. I just wish lodging in that area wasn't so damn expensive because two weeks is probably going to be at least $3k for hotel alone.
In any case maybe we will be there at the same time and we can say hello in person.
Hopefully our times might coincide. When are you scheduled again(on my phone and need to look at past post.. Hubbies having surgery, right)?
Take care
Hahaha .we do dead lobster a couple times a month. Best seafood it isn't but it doesn't suck either. I can always eat steak and lobster.Hubby, check! Last week of May through June 6. I'm really really really hoping to leave the 6th - the day before the primary! I don't wanna get caught up in riots by LAX!! Oh, and even though it's a chain, I'm totally hitting Dead Lobster by our hotel in Arcadia/Pasadena!
The difference is in how much YOU will have to pay.Insurance told me today that it was denied but when I asked why they said an admission isn't necessary but the hernia repair with component separation and mesh, as well as the panniulectomy were approved. Lol idiots. So the procedure is approved and even with an over night stay but not inpatient (I have never figured out how it is out patient when yiy spend the night).