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I had my consult with Dr.Ferrari two weeks ago. I really liked him. I also received alot of information from him before my first appointment. I hope to hear from my insurance company soon. I had been approved through Dr. Spivaks office, so I hope it will not take much longer to get approval. Dr. Ferraris office has been very understanting and helpful with my million questions. I am really excited and also a bit nervous. The only surgery I have ever had was on my arm when I broke it. ...but this site has been wonderful. It has answered questions that I did not even know to ask yet. Caron

I did a search for PB also. I finally found stuff when iI searched under productive burp. Hope that helps.

I have never been warned of my behavior in other forums before. I found this site only last week after I had problems with my doctors office. With your considerable knowledge on the subject, I was honestly wondering if you had inside information. My tone was short, but it was an honest mistake. Since I have asked I have assured by you that you dont work with the doctor. I have also been called names for asking and now read that I am hostile in other forums and have been warned. This is news to me, could you tell me when and where this hostility took place? Alot of the employees I met through consults had been banded. It is not unreasonable for me to think that they may be part of a forum to get support for themselves.

I asked about Dr. Ferrari. Has anyone had any band experience with him?

It sounds like your dad is proud of you. I have allot of shame with my weight. I would be upset too. But looking in from the outside, give yourself credit for taking control. I am not banded yet. I have a consult on Tuesday. I dont like to tell people that I am going to get banded. I think that its shame on my part. It is no secret that I am overweight. I would ask your dad if that is why he told people. Most Dads dont talk about their children to gossip. It is usually pride or concern.

do you have financial ties to dr Spivak NewSho? It sounds as if you do.

My policy covers the procedure 100% My co-pay is $250. This is waived because I am a hospital employee. Dr. Spivaks office is saying that he made the decision to be paid in cash before the surgery and that I could have what the insurance company paid him. All network doctors only receive a portion of what they charge. That is a known fact before they sign a contract with an insurance company. According to UHC, it is against policy for Dr. Spivak to ask an insured to pay up front as long as he is under contract with UHC as an in network provider. He is also still listed as an in network provider. His office states that they have been unhappy with payment from UHC since October. I was a new patient in November. I feel as if I deserved to be told of this before Monday of this week......at the same time they told me they needed $5000 and told me where I could get a loan. I did not feel cared for as a patient. I felt caught in the middle of a fight that is between the doctor and his contract with UHC.

My policy covers the procedure 100% My co-pay is $250. This is waived because I am a hospital employee. Dr. Spivaks office is saying that he made the decision to be paid in cash before the surgery and that I could have what the insurance company paid him. All network doctors only receive a portion of what they charge. That is a known fact before they sign a contract with an insurance company. According to UHC, it is against policy for Dr. Spivak to ask an insured to pay up front as long as he is under contract with UHC as an in network provider.

I have been working with Dr. Spivaks office since November to puch lap-band through with my insurance company. I finally got approval and called to schedule my proceedure. Even though I was approved by my insurance and dr. Spivak is an in network provider, I was told that I would need to have $5000 paid to Dr. Spivak before the proceedure. I was NEVER told this before the phone call to schedule the proceedure. His office explained that he was not happy with reimbursement from UHC. I feel that if he is unhappy with UHC he should get out of his contract. I should of been informed of this problem BEFORE the day I called to schedule. I am really disappointed that Dr. Spivak chose to sign a contract with United Health Care and then, because he was unhappy with the contract, turned around and decided not to accept assignment. It is dishonest. I am now looking for a new surgeon. Has anyone had any experience with Dr. Ferrari?