MK1986 78 Posted January 9, 2013 Does anyone recommend a dietician in the New Orleans area that takes insurance?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanaInNewOrleans 513 Posted January 9, 2013 Hi MK, I'm in New Orleans but I saw the nutritionist that was associated with my surgeon (Dr. Lavin). I had to pay out of pocket for my visits..... ~Dana 1 rgrhino reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1986 78 Posted January 9, 2013 Hi MK' date=' I'm in New Orleans but I saw the nutritionist that was associated with my surgeon (Dr. Lavin). I had to pay out of pocket for my visits..... ~Dana[/quote'] Thats who they referred me to but she wants 80 bucks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanaInNewOrleans 513 Posted January 9, 2013 Thats who they referred me to but she wants 80 bucks. Yep, $80 for the first visit, then $60 for the next 3 visits. You may be able to file it to your insurance company yourself...which doc are you using? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1986 78 Posted January 10, 2013 Yep' date=' 80 for the first visit, then 60 for the next 3 visits. You may be able to file it to your insurance company yourself...which doc are you using?[/quote'] I'm going with Lavin...and shooting for March. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanaInNewOrleans 513 Posted January 10, 2013 I'm going with Lavin...and shooting for March. You'll love Lavin! Great doc Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1986 78 Posted January 12, 2013 You'll love Lavin! Great doc Dana I forgot to ask....who schedules your surgery? The nurse or patient advocate? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanaInNewOrleans 513 Posted January 12, 2013 Dana I forgot to ask....who schedules your surgery? The nurse or patient advocate? I believe it's the patient advocate. She gave me a few dates to choose from. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1986 78 Posted January 12, 2013 I believe it's the patient advocate. She gave me a few dates to choose from. Oh ok...how long did it take you after insurance submittal to get a date? I will be finish on Feb 15th with my paperwork. The advocate told me that my surgery date might be the first week of April. Why such a wait..? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanaInNewOrleans 513 Posted January 12, 2013 Oh ok...how long did it take you after insurance submittal to get a date? I will be finish on Feb 15th with my paperwork. The advocate told me that my surgery date might be the first week of April. Why such a wait..? What is your insurance? Are you going through a 3 or 6 month diet program? Does your pre-op requirement end on Feb 15th (if you have one that is)? I have Aetna -- they required a 3 month diet program which I completed on 11/14. I think they submitted the paperwork on 11/15 and got the approval on 11/30. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1986 78 Posted January 12, 2013 What is your insurance? Are you going through a 3 or 6 month diet program? Does your pre-op requirement end on Feb 15th (if you have one that is)? I have Aetna -- they required a 3 month diet program which I completed on 11/14. I think they submitted the paperwork on 11/15 and got the approval on 11/30. Bcbs of wny..i will be done with my 6 month supervised diet on feb 15th. I have a psych eval and nutritionist visit this month and feb 15th will end my 6 months..but she said we will shoot for an april surgery date...I was hoping for at least the first week of march Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DanaInNewOrleans 513 Posted January 12, 2013 Bcbs of wny..i will be done with my 6 month supervised diet on feb 15th. I have a psych eval and nutritionist visit this month and feb 15th will end my 6 months..but she said we will shoot for an april surgery date...I was hoping for at least the first week of march That is a long time -- can you talk to her again and tell her you really want/need it to be in March? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rgrhino 2 Posted January 12, 2013 DANA, Stay positive VSG do not fail......only get better 1 DanaInNewOrleans reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MK1986 78 Posted January 19, 2013 That is a long time -- can you talk to her again and tell her you really want/need it to be in March? do u remember how much surgery was? Just trying to get an estimate of my out of pocket expense Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
