debby01
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Has anyone been able to look up online to find out what the benefits are for your health insurance concerning bariatric surgery? If so, how do you do it? I have BCBSMI PPO ford retiree and when I talked to the ins rep the other day, she went so fast through everything and now I'm confused on some parts. The rep said she would send the written part on my insurance for bariatric surgery through the mail. Said it would take 7-10 days to receive. Help!
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I remember you sayiing on VSG forum that you worked for Ford Motor CO or were retired from Fords. Is that right? Then do you have BCBSMI PPO? I have BCBSMI PPO for Ford retiree. I am 60. I talked to a ins customer rep, she went though things so fast, that now I am confused. She said she would send my the section on bariatric surgery in 7-10 days. Tell me about your experience? Thanks!
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Who did your surgery at the Barix Clinics in Ypsilanti, MI?
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I'd love to hear from anyone that has BCBS of MI PPO. My insurance is under my husband, and he is a Ford retiree. I talked to a benefits rep the other day from BCBS and she said that the sleeve is an approved surgery as stage 1in a 2 part surgery for duodenal switch. Approved for age 18-60. I am 60 and will be 61 in December. Also, was told that I needed a 6 month documented diet with in the last 4 years. So my question is at age 60 already and without a 6 month documented diet, am I just out of luck for insurance to ever be approved?
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BCBSMI PPO Ford Retiree Requirements
debby01 posted a topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I just talked to a BCBS benefits rep today and was told 2 specific things that would affect me. 1) Insurance pays for the VSG for age 18-60 (I'm 60 and will be 61 in Dec) 2) They require a 6 month pre-surgery diet. Am I out of luck on insruance paying for the surgery because I will be 61 in 3 months? Any one out there that has experience with Ford retiree BCBS of MI PPO? Help! Also, they said that they pay for the VSG under a 2 step process, meaning that they expect a second part to the surgery at a later date for the duodenal switch. -
It's funny now but it wasn't last night
debby01 replied to NikiS's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
I use to get awful muscle spasms (charlie horses) in my feet, calves, and yes the leg muscle attached that goes all the way up to the buttocks because of woking long hours setting at a desk without getting up and stretching for long periods of time. I now take an OTC supplement with calcium, maganesium, and zinc in it nightly. I seldom have any muscle spasms now. But I do get them when I forget to take my supplement. And make sure you are drinking enough water. Hope that helps! -
Thanks for the info on Dr Pleatman. Does he always use a 32 bouzie and were you only in the hospital 1 night? Also, did you go back for the 1 week checkup? There are probably alot of things I want to ask but can't think of all of my questions. If you think something is important about Dr Pleatman or the surgery, please tell me. Thanks again. Debby
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Bariatric Surgery Do's And Don'ts
debby01 replied to LilMissDiva Irene's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
Which doctor did your VSG at Barix Clinics in Ypsi? Did they say how many VSG's they had previously performed? Thanks for any info you can provide. -
Counting Sugar grams instead of Carbs?
debby01 replied to SKCUNNINGHAM's topic in Post-op Diets and Questions
How did you like Dr. Pleatman? Would you recommend him for VSG surgery? I'm from Michigan. -
How did you like Dr. Pleatman? Would you recommend him to others for a VSG?
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Insurance Approval on just BMI & Co Morbity
debby01 replied to Texasgrl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Greg - What was your BMI and did you have any comorbidities? I also have Ford hourly retireee BCBS PPO. Who was your surgeon? Thanks for any info you can provide! -
Insurance Approval on just BMI & Co Morbity
debby01 replied to Texasgrl's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Do you have BCBS of MI PPO? I thought bcbs of MI had a 6 month supervised diet requirement? Obviously, I have the PPO. Thanks! -
Which Michigan VSG surgeons are the best?
debby01 posted a topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I live in MIchigan and have been researching MI VSG surgeons and would like to know which surgeon you would refer me to because of your past experience with them. I assume I would be a self-pay because I am approx 100 lbs over weight and have really only 1 comorbidity (arthritis in my knees) and a BMI of 35.6. Although if I truely looked at what is a comorbidity maybe I might have more. I have BCBS PPO. Any comments on Dr Pleatman out of Bloomfield Hills? Dr Zeni out of Livonia? Should I only look for Doctors that have or are associated with certain credentials? Help! I really don't want to go out of state. -
Which Michigan VSG surgeons are the best?
debby01 replied to debby01's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
No, I have not met with any doctors yet. I had contacted Barixs last fall and they seemed not to really be doing many VSG's. Who was your doctor and do you know how many VSG's he's done? Were you self-pay? If so, do you recall the total cost? -
Just Starting Out! Questions... :)
debby01 replied to fattymcfatterson's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
What is skin brushing? Never heard of it. -
Which Michigan VSG surgeons are the best?
debby01 replied to debby01's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Did you have VSG surgery? I thought Barix Clinic in Ypsi didn't do many VSGs. -
Can you ever drink diet pop again once you are completely healed? Or should it be off limits for ever?
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As a newbie to this site, I do understand that your food must be chewed up quite thoroughly but will there come a time when you can chew your food slowly but a little bit more normal?
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recovery time for plication surgery and return to work
debby01 posted a topic in Gastric Plication Surgery Forum
I am new to the site and am very interested in the sleeve plication surgery. I am interested in the recovery time and when you can return to work in an office environment. I would greatly appreciate any info from anyone who has had the surgery.
