RoxyN

Hi my name is Roxanne and I live in Los Angeles CA. This is my first time posting. Just wondering if anyone is from the area and being treated by L.A. Bariatrics? I've already completed my visit with the Nut and Psych eval. They seem very helpful at the office but just wondering if anyone else has had an experience with them. Thanks

Hi just wondering if anyone has used Blue Shield here in Ca? I've already completed Nut and Psych evals and am waiting for approval. Just wondering if anyone else has this insurance and what the experience was like as far as waiting and approvals? Thanks

Hey Ruffus, happy holidays! Hope you enjoyed. Well I finally got some results. Initially, Veronica put a glimmer of hope in my head saying they would process everything as soon as possible. Mind you my first visit was the consult on Dec. 1st. So I was under the impression they knew ways of getting around any 6 or 3 month requirement by insurance. Well I finally spoke with Rosie and she says my insurance requires 6 months of visits with the nutritionist. She also said on e I've completed at least 4 she can try to submit and hope for approval based on BMI. So I guess its just gonna take a little longer than I had hoped. Either way I'm just looking forward to it in the new year. How are you doing? How has your progress been? Did you have to do six months as well?

Thanks for the advice. I'll call them today. How are you doing by the way?

No Ruffus : ( getting a little frustrated with the staff. I'm trying not to be a pushy person but I called to follow up and of course got the run around. The girl who's supposed to schedule my endoscopy got on the line and said something along the lines of not being able to schedule yet because the Dr. Is not in??? Sooo...she made a note to herself to call me back and Ive yet to hear from her. Then I was on hold for Rose so she could go over my benefits with me and was told she was on another call but my chart was sitting on her desk so she would call me later that day. Haven't heard from her. So ill be calling again tomorrow. What was your experience like?

Wow Ruffus. Thanks so much for sharing your experience. I hope you continue to adjust well. I'm sure its only a matter of time before you're feeling 100%! Hang in there. The best is yet to come. I hope my approval moves as quickly as yours. I'll keep you posted. But you take care and feel better. One day at a time.....keep your eye on the big prize : )

Please share all your success Ruffus! Id love to hear how you're doing.

Thanks so much for the info and Congrats to you!

Thank you Ruffus. I got my fingers crossed!

Wow great to meet you Rufus and thanks so much for the info

Oh my gosh! Why did the process take so.long (if you don't mind me asking) either Congrats!!!!! You're well on your way. So happy for you!