MissyJake

My surgery is, day after tomorrow and I received a call from the Dr's Office today saying they wanted me to pay for my "After Care" and Surgery costs. $2000. 00. That's after my insurance pays out. The "After Care" seems a little ambiguous as I still have to pay my co-payments whenever I go in. It supposedly covers having access to the Dr. 24/7 and access to the Nutritionist and Nurse at any time , plus the support groups they offer. I asked about 2 different bills I received in the last 2 weeks from them,( I have called the number listed and have received no return call) She explained that the Dr. is part of the Clinic (Hospital) and they bill seperatly. So my Co-Pay only goes for the Dr. visit. The clinic charges was $150. If I see my Dr. in the office it's as though I'm going, to the hospital and being charged a facility fee. I'm so Pissed they bring this all up 2 days before my Surgery. Any thoughts?

BCBS office opens 5am my time and I WILL be on the phone........

Hi I'm in Temecula. How has your lapband experience been so far? I'm getting banded in the 9 of March. I decided to go to a doctor in Orange Co. and I won't been spending the night, it'll be an out patient procedure. Best of luck to you! Missy BTW- Do you know of any support groups in our area?

Temecula

Just got the word my Surgery is March 9th. Very excited. Feeling like there is light at the end of the tunnel. Begin my liquid diet tomorrow and have my Pre Op visit with the nurse. Good Luck everyone!

I have done a lot of research before choosing the Lap Band. I want something that will help me lose the weight, not lose the weight for me. You have to watch what you eat and MODERATION is the KEY. I have known people who have had the Gastric bypass and have gained ALL of their weight back. They have stretched out their stomachs by not eating correctly. Anything worth while takes work.....there is no Magic Bullet.

I was wondering how many of you out there have had Dr Owens perform your surgery and what you think of him. I'm getting frustrated with my surgery coordinator and am wondering if anyone else has had problems? Thanks!

Have been thinking about the getting the Lap Band for some time now. Saw the Surgeon and Nutritionist yesterday and the Psychologist called me last night and did the interview over the phone. I answered a long form of questions they Faxed to her earlier. I asked about the possibility of the insurance OK ing the surgery. They said the Doctor has been doing surgeries for 30+ years and knows all the things to include in his report and he rarely has insurance denied. I'm hoping this is true. I'm nervous about it going through. The waiting game. I was told I would know for sure within 2 weeks. Possibly sooner. I was given my Labs to have done pending approval. They will call and schedule another appointment and a surgery date. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.