Papoose79

Hello all is there anyone familiar with UCSD's WLS team? I am waiting for an approval of an appeal for VSG thru Pacificare and will be using this hospital. I do not see much info on Dr Horigan or Dr. Jacobsen. Any comments good and/or bad are welcomed. Also is there anyone that has gone thru a request for VSG thru Pacificare within the last year or so? Were you denied on the first go round and if so how and what did you do to get an approval?

Thank you for Replying because you are the first and only person that has! I have been with UCSD Thorton for over 13 years and have had 4 C-sections with them, but this is the first time for the WLS. However my mother had RNY with this hospital back in 1996 under Dr. Orloff and I was set to have it as well back in 2004, but I found out I was pregnant 4 days before my last appointment, and by the time I had my son I found out Dr. Orloff had since retired. So I had to wait for the new team to come in and get settled and by this time I was pregnant for the 4th time and I was like I am done having the kids so it's now time to get moving. But anyways, thanks for the info because I was a little worried that I couldn't find much info on him/them. I trust UCSD with my life and that's a trues statement!

Hello everyone, The sleeve is new to me. I went to see the surgeon hoping for the RNY, but was turned on to the sleeve just to be denied by my insurance. I am in the appeal process now and I am 14 days into the 30 day wait. I am anxious and nervous. I am not sure if I am still going to continue to appeal if I am denied because right now my severe back pain is a constant reminder that 29.5 years of being obese has taken it's tole!

I was hoping my extremely high BMI 51, would help with that decision plus I have had 4 C-sections 3 horizontal and 1 vertical....

Thanks for that info because I am an energy drink drinker!

I have spoken with a few people that have the same insurance just different hospital. I am signing up for another seminar just in case but I am sad to say after this appeal I "probably" will not continue to appeal it.

Yes I do take NSAIDs for my back pain and I have to take Iron pills for anemia as well. I hate taking meds and really don't want a blood transfussion so I am researching every angle!