mgillard
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The waiting does suck! Hopefully it will all move very quickly for you. I was stunned how fast my approval came back. Good luck!
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Good luck!!!!
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If you have approval or pretty sure you are getting it, ask the doctor to put you on a waiting list. Sometime due to health reasons or insurance reasons cancellations happen and you could be moved up. Doesn't hurt to ask Good luck!
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I can't believe it!!! I got my approval today!!! The DR office just submitted the paperwork on Thursday 9/4/2014 and the insurance company called me today with the approval! Nervous, excited, scared!!! AHHHHHH! I begin my journey to the new, healthier, improved me!
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Surgery Scheduled - Praying for Insurance Approval
mgillard replied to mgillard's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I can't believe it!!! I got my approval today!!! The DR office just submitted the paperwork on Thursday 9/4/2014 and the insurance company called me today with the approval! Nervous, excited, scared!!! AHHHHHH! I begin my journey to the new, healthier, improved me! -
Congrats to all that have the approvals. I am hoping to hear next week myself. Fingers crossed.
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My liquid diet is for 5 days. I do not have to lose any weight but the surgeon told me I cannot gain anymore.
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Looking for a surgeon in Rochester New York
mgillard replied to MaryAnn862's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Just to clarify, Dr. DiBenedetto is not mean in way shape or form. In fact, he has quite a sense of humor when it is appropriate. His main concern is that the patient understand the seriousness of this procedure. He cares about his patients. -
I am scheduled for Oct 21st. Surgeons office submitted to insurance company yesterday. Fingers crossed.
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Looking for a surgeon in Rochester New York
mgillard replied to MaryAnn862's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
If you need a DR to hold your hand and make you feel all warm and fuzzy all the time he is not it but if you want someone that will tell you all the facts and be matter of fact with the expectations and possible complications he is the guy. -
10 Days Post Gastric Sleeve Surgery And Feeling Weak
mgillard replied to MissE's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
The itching is an allergic reaction to a med. Talk with your doctor and see if there is there is another option of med. Just because you don't get a rash doesn't mean you are not allergic to it. Check with your doc. -
dr omalley highland hospital rochester ny
mgillard replied to angry's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
Dr. DiBenedetto out of Rochester General Hospital is a big advocate for the sleeve if you are looking for other options. I asked him which surgery he prefers. His response was, "whichever surgery is the best for the patient in front of me". -
Looking for a surgeon in Rochester New York
mgillard replied to MaryAnn862's topic in Weight Loss Surgeons & Hospitals
I am currently in the insurance approval process and my surgery is scheduled for Oct 21st with Dr. DiBenedetto out of Rochester General. He gives everything to you straight. No fluff. Very serious about his job as a surgeon and wants to see commitment out of his patient. I get the impression he is a perfectionist and to me, you could not ask for a better quality in a surgeon. -
Surgery Scheduled - Praying for Insurance Approval
mgillard replied to mgillard's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Lindalue, if you don't mind my asking do you have comorbids? I see that you are the same height as me and weigh a little less. I don't have any which is why I am a little nervous. I am right on the line....
