Lokking for mentor who used Dr. Nick

stromgardgirl · July 31, 2010

Hi. I'm trying to find someone to mentor me along the process with Dr. Nick. Hopefully someone who also went through the 3month program for insurance. I really think this will help me tremendously.

Happy Destiny · August 5, 2010

Hi. I'm trying to find someone to mentor me along the process with Dr. Nick. Hopefully someone who also went through the 3month program for insurance. I really think this will help me tremendously./QUOTE]

Hi I just saw your note. I used Dr. Nick, but was self pay. I have no experience going through the insurance merry-go-round. Sorry I can't be of help, but wanted to send a reply! Good luck! I'm very satisfied with my surgery! :confused1:

stromgardgirl · August 5, 2010

Hi. I'm trying to find someone to mentor me along the process with Dr. Nick. Hopefully someone who also went through the 3month program for insurance. I really think this will help me tremendously./QUOTE]

Hi I just saw your note. I used Dr. Nick, but was self pay. I have no experience going through the insurance merry-go-round. Sorry I can't be of help, but wanted to send a reply! Good luck! I'm very satisfied with my surgery! :confused1:

Thank you for replying....it doesn't seem like it will be that bad of process

disappearingdiva · August 6, 2010

I'm also going with Dr. Nick but I'm on the 6 month waiting list for my insurance. Why don't you go to his support group Wends night? Starts at 6:30 I'm going just to see what it's like and to speak with people directly.

disappearingdiva · August 6, 2010

It's the first Wends of every month in the same room he has his seminars

stromgardgirl · August 7, 2010

I really have no one to watch my children, and my husband isn't home yet to watch them. I have 2 appts scheduled already YAY. I have one this sunday and one on the 25th of this month (hoping they have a cancellation so I can get in sooner). I'm just glad to be moving forward in my journey.

DallMike · August 13, 2010

Hi Stromgardgirl. I used Dr. Nick and Aetna PPO. I also went thru the 3 months nutrition classes. Also had the sleep study, and psyche eval. Feel free to ask me anything. I'm almost 6 weeks out and feeling pretty good. Congrats and good luck!

stromgardgirl · August 13, 2010

Hi Stromgardgirl. I used Dr. Nick and Aetna PPO. I also went thru the 3 months nutrition classes. Also had the sleep study, and psyche eval. Feel free to ask me anything. I'm almost 6 weeks out and feeling pretty good. Congrats and good luck!

I'm using Aetna Choice POS II I'm hoping I can get everything done by end of year including surgery. How long of wait for surgery did you have after you completed everything? I just got my sleep study results today which were good no apnea or other sleep issues. I have my first dietician appt on monday then meet with PA at dr nicks office on thursday. still need to schedule psych eval hope not long wait to get in.

DallMike · August 13, 2010

Completing by the end of the year will be close. Aetna wants 4 nutrition classes spaced over 90 days. I squeaked thru at 84. Also Dr. Nick will probably taking some vacation time and others will be squeezing in to use FSAs before the end of the year. I certainly think it is doable. They are very efficient.

I started my nut classes the end of Feb. I was scheduled for RNY. The nut classes are pretty basic. You can print the same info off the USDA or FDAs websites. April 12 I heard Aetna was going to approve sleeves so I told Summar to switch me. I was approved about May 3. I finished my psyche eval and last nut class May 22. They wanted to schedule surgery for June 1! I didn't think I was quite ready due to some of lifes little events and Dr. Nick was on vacation the rest of June so July 12th it was. Everything was fast compared to other stories.

My biggest worry now I how much do I really owe??? Dr. Nick's office couldn't say upfront. That kind of worried me. I paid the hospital $1300 when admitted which was the balance of my remaining co-insurance since I had met my deductible for the year. Aetna's website is showing completed bills with coinsurance due of $12,800+! The hospital said once my co-insurance max was reached, the $1300, Aetna picked up the rest 100%. I haven't received any bills so who knows. I will be very upset if I end up getting bills totaling more than the cash price when my insurance has coverage. I'm enjoying the moment and keeping my fingers crossed.

stromgardgirl · August 13, 2010

Completing by the end of the year will be close. Aetna wants 4 nutrition classes spaced over 90 days. I squeaked thru at 84. Also Dr. Nick will probably taking some vacation time and others will be squeezing in to use FSAs before the end of the year. I certainly think it is doable. They are very efficient.
I started my nut classes the end of Feb. I was scheduled for RNY. The nut classes are pretty basic. You can print the same info off the USDA or FDAs websites. April 12 I heard Aetna was going to approve sleeves so I told Summar to switch me. I was approved about May 3. I finished my psyche eval and last nut class May 22. They wanted to schedule surgery for June 1! I didn't think I was quite ready due to some of lifes little events and Dr. Nick was on vacation the rest of June so July 12th it was. Everything was fast compared to other stories.

My biggest worry now I how much do I really owe??? Dr. Nick's office couldn't say upfront. That kind of worried me. I paid the hospital $1300 when admitted which was the balance of my remaining co-insurance since I had met my deductible for the year. Aetna's website is showing completed bills with coinsurance due of $12,800+! The hospital said once my co-insurance max was reached, the $1300, Aetna picked up the rest 100%. I haven't received any bills so who knows. I will be very upset if I end up getting bills totaling more than the cash price when my insurance has coverage. I'm enjoying the moment and keeping my fingers crossed.

That is one of the main reasons I want it done by end of year. All my deductibles and out of pocket for the year. I thought it was only 3 nut classes? How did you get approval before last nut appt was done?

DallMike · August 13, 2010

I may have messed up on date estimates. It all happened fast the last month. Summar was Dr. Nick's insurance coordinator that handled everything. Aetna has to respond within 14 business days and I was calling Summar and Aetna on day 10 asking if I was approved. She is great. Everyone has been great. I was told to do 4 classes, but if only 3 great because they're kind of silly. There is a booklet though that is helpful.