DareCain

Hi All-- Anyone have Group Health Options who can refer me to a "lap-band friendly" doctor in King County area? My doctor is giving me the HARDEST time getting me approved for WLS, which my insurance covers. She's constantly telling me that a healthy diet and exercise will jump start my life in the right directions (gag). I'm 27, my BMI is over 42 and it's only a matter of time before I start developing issues like high-blood pressure or diabetes (runs in the fam). I'm getting so desperate I've even thought about taking out a loan. Thoughts? Thanks in advance, DareCain :biggrin:

I'm sorry. I too am having difficulties getting my own doctor to submit a claim. she's not lap-band friendly and thinks a good ol' diet will get me up and going again. I'm curious--did you go to your PCP or did you go to the actual lap band surgeon? Can surgeons submit a claim for you, or do you have to go thru your primary care provider? Keep your head up and keep trying!!

I've been having really bad knee problems for the past three years and it's getting worse and worse. She had me get an xray when my left knee got so swollen that I could barely walk and told me that my results were fine besides the swelling. I've been told by my partner that I may have sleep apnea because I stop breathing in the middle of the night, but I don't think its obstructive. I was thinking about going to Valley Medical in Renton and getting a consultation with a Lap Band doctor and see what kind of loopholes I can overcome. With the options plan, I'm allowed to see out-of-network docs and all I need is one doctor to sign-off for me! I'm just tired of coming back from each doctor's appt feeling rejected.

I live in Des Moines, near Fed Way. My doctor's from Seattle though, as I work there and it's easier to see her during my breaks. I'm just really tired of paying co-pay after co-pay to figure out a way to get me qualified. And she seems to be tired of me coming in all the time complaining about this or that. I'm getting real sad :-(