kadive

Hi all! Finally i have my first appointment with Dr. Schweitzer at Johns Hopkins bariatric center. I am wondering if any member has had surgery with him, if so, any feedback? Thanks! Karen

Hi! My PCP suggested VSG because i'm 344 pounds and just developed type 2 diabetes. I live in Maryland very close to Johns Hopkins and my insurance covers 100% the procedure. Any feedback from those who has been sleeve there? Thanks! Kadive

My paperwork was submitted to cigna on Monday and called today for an update and they told the medical director had the case for last review. Its that bad or god???

I had the same problem until 5 days out. I'm 16 days out and drink normal. Good luck! Jessie

I just requested!! Thanks!

Same here!!! Dec 6

30 days and they are very very tricky. Two denials and lots of calls. Good luck!!

Dec 4th here!

Hi all! Surgery will on 12/4/12. My doctor (Michael Schweitzer) does not require a pre-op diet only 24 hrs prior surgery. I would like to loose some weight before surgery and don't know what to do. Any advice on pre-op diets? Thanks!

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Same here!! I was approved last week by Cigna after two denials..Waiting on surgery date with Dr. Michael Schweitzer at Johns Hopkins Medical Center..

Psalm 121 1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip— he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep. 5 The Lord watches over you— the Lord is your shade at your right hand; 6 the sun will not harm you by day, nor the moon by night. 7 The Lord will keep you from all harm— he will watch over your life; 8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going

After two denials from Cigna i just got approved today. Waiting for surgery date!

After denied twice from Cigna a received the approval letter today. You have to fight! Important to have your PCP and surgeon on your side. Your PCP can ask for a peer to peer with the insurance to fight this for you. Make sure you submit all the insurance requirements so they don't have an excuse.. Don't give up, you can do this! God bless

Excellente! Mucho exito y bendiciones!

Will have Dr. Schweitzer also. Thanks the feesback!