dyingbreed

Gota love working for a big company...ha-ha... getting paid to lose weight..ha-ha.. Wow so I have to do psych tests...? oh no, they might figure out I'm a mess... ha-ha...

No that was great. I checked on the web site and it shows the closest one is three hours away... so I don't know how thats going to work... but I'll figure it out. Here's a question for you, did the nurse ask why you were interested in the procedure, or how did you hear about it, or why your choosing this over the bypass? I'm just curious as to what their looking for in that department.

Yup I called today and they said I have to go through the United Resource Networks...Grr.... So I called them and they said a nurse would call me back within a day or so. Can you tell me a little about how the whole process went?

Do I have to go through center of excellence? ooooh I just pulled this up on myuhc web site.... Bariatric Resource Services (BRS) is a surgical weight loss solution for those individual(s) who qualify clinically for bariatric surgery. Specialized nurses provide support through all stages of the weight loss surgery process. Our program is dedicated to providing support both before and after surgery. Nurses help with decision support in preparation for surgery, information and education important in the selection of a bariatric surgery program, and post surgery and lifestyle management. Nurses can provide information on the nation's leading obesity surgery centers, known as Centers of Excellence. Access the Bariatric Resource Services Centers of Excellence programs at 1-888-936-7246 or visit www.urnweb.com. All authorization information and enrollment for bariatric surgery must be initiated through United Resource Networks (U.R.N.). Covered participants seeking coverage for bariatric surgery should notify U.R.N. as soon as the possibility of a bariatric surgery procedure arises (and before the time a pre-surgical evaluation is performed) at a bariatric surgery center by calling U.R.N., at 1-888-936-7246 to enroll in the program.

Thank you all. I should hear from my doctors office tomorrow to see what they think, and I'll take it from there. This weight is really starting to bother me, even my little daughter looks at me as fat... she's 6... so thats it, its time to make the change.

Thats good. So after being banded thats what we have to eat? (pure liquids?)

I will be speaking with my doctor tomorrow to see what they think of my insurance, cross your fingers.

hmmm... well I guess my doctor could write some stuff up for me. I mean heart disease is a huge issue in my family, and I have high blood pressure. SOooo I hope that would be enough for them. Do you know how fast they'll approve or decline the procedure?

so how are you feeling? are you still just on liquids?

I'm in Florida, and I will keep you up to date. The office should be submitting for approval next week...... so we'll see:unsure:

So Wells is covering your procedure? Boy I hope so, I was going to have the procedure done last year as a self pay, but then decided not to spend the $18k on it.

oh sweet, I work at Wells and I'm just starting to look into this procedure. Which plan do you have through them?

what a mess, sorry to hear about everything. Well I just wanted to extend a hand if you need, I'm a home mortgage consultant with Wells Fargo. So if you ever want me to look over your credit and possibly help with a refinance to pay for the procedure just let me know. Or if you or anyone need me to give them advise on what to do to improve their credit, just let me know!! GOOD LUCK!!

Are you self paid?

so how do you like Fusco and his crew? I was going to do the procedure last year, but when it came time to do it I didnt have the money. So I'm thinking to give it a shot again.

so how did it go? and how did you like the office? I have been speaking with Kathy over there, so we'll see if its a go.

Has anyone used Dr Mark Fusco in Melbourne Florida?? And if so, what did you think of the entire process?