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Hello all, I had my initial consult with Dr Trace Curry in Cincy last wednesday. Met the crew of people and now doing the dreaded insurance wait. Not sure if they will take my older physician monitored weight loss program so might have to do that again. If not, then it's just finding out how much they cover and how much i need to pay. Wish me luck! <BR><BR>Gayle

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Hello Gayle!

I'm Leslie. Dr. Curry is doing my sleeve six weeks from tomorrow! I really like him and all of his staff. If anyone can help you through the insurance stuff, it will be them! Best of luck on your journey!

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Hello Gayle!

I'm Leslie. Dr. Curry is doing my sleeve six weeks from tomorrow! I really like him and all of his staff. If anyone can help you through the insurance stuff, it will be them! Best of luck on your journey!

Hey Leslie! Glad to meet you. Can you tell me how far out they had to book you after you got all your "ducks in a row"? I forgot to ask when they were booking out. Like does it usually take then weeks/months to get you in ?

Let me know your story!

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It really depends on your insurance. Mine (Anthem) preferred the surgery be done at Jewish and they would pay more if I had it there. Since I did opt for Jewish, it took alittle longer. However, I had to be sure and schedule what worked best with my crazy work schedule too. I got my date at the end of April. They can get you in much faster at Journeylite but I wasn't willing to pay the extra $2500... I'll just let my insurance do that. I figured I have been fat this long, alittle longer won't kill me! I promise the time flies from when you get the surgery date. The insurance approval seems to drag though!

Blessings,

Leslie

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Good Luck to you on your journey!

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