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makemyownluck    785

makemyownluck
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I found out today that my h. M. O. Approved my referral for surgery. However the surgeon they referred me to only does rny and lap band!!! :( I'm so saddened. I have to see if my md can find a surgeon in my medical group that does vsg, or else wait until january and switch to a ppo plan.

I'm crushed. After being so overjoyed about the approval a few hrs ago.

Any suggestions on what to do next are welcomed. I have h. M. O. W bcbsil.

Thanks!

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Pookeyism    1,143

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Get a list of doctors they cover, and call and see which ones cover the sleeve, and then provide them with a list and tell them to choose.

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IsB    209

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It sounds like you already have figured out your best options. Hopefully they will be able to find another surgeon on your plan. If not January is only a little more than 2 months out. As I've learned now these past 7 months, waiting sucks but at least you have options which is a very good thing.

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makemyownluck    785

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I called my md office and left a msg for the lady who does the referrals, so hopefully we can get this figured out quickly. I know January isnt that far away, but I really don't want to start this whole process over! I'm hoping my nut n psych consults don't expire before I can get this straightened out!

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kparker0501    88

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Where do you live??

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makemyownluck    785

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Where do you live??

Near Chicago IL

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Tstorm1070    192

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Near Chicago IL

How close? I am 90 NW of Chicago.

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makemyownluck    785

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How close? I am 90 NW of Chicago.

Im in aurora, il. About 45m west of downtown. Hi neighbor!

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Tstorm1070    192

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Hi there! Yes I know Aurora :) my brother in law there. My cousin in Lombard. I am just north of Rockford.

So sounds like you are jumping a lot of hoops? I am nearing my process. Just have a blood test end of Nov and then meeting with surgeon amd last nut appt and then ekg and xrays

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ShrinkyDinkMe22    376

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Whenever someone mentions Chicago I have to chime in. I'm in the Northwest burbs :)

Howdy neighbors!

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makemyownluck    785

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Hi!! I have an exciting update to this- idk what my drs office did, but now I've been referred to Dr. Ayloo @ uic. Gotta call the office to see how soon i can get an appointment! She does vsg, so I dont have to settle for rny after all!!

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Tstorm1070    192

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Shrinkydinkme....Hi!!!

And let us know how your visit goes

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