Lap Band surgeons in NH?

star13 · September 24, 2008

Wow - that is terrific that you are all getting it done so soon! I am envious. I actually read about that bill (which is terrific) but my insurance does cover lap-band surgery, but only at facilities that have earned the Centers of Excellence status.

So I *think* they would be able to get out of paying for me to have it done in Keene because of that, by saying I could go elsewhere in the state to have it done. :wub:

I know that there are other places that are in S. NH which are Centers of Excellence, I just can't take the time off work to go to all of the classes and then the surgery. I work FT and have a baby at home so I am thinking I will just wait until CMC gets certified. According to Pam Morrison they are hoping to be certified within a year from now. I hope I am still kicking in a year! :thumbup:

I wish you, your wife and daughter the best of luck! :girl_hug:

dirigo · September 24, 2008

star13 - In the new law, the hospital does not have to be a center of excellence; it just must comply with the American College of Surgeons. Do not wait a year - go for it now! I would be happy to work with you on the insurance issue - they CANNOT deny you or make you wait.

Pam Morrison is a very good friend of my wife and I. I agree Dr. Dupuis seems very nice (and funny). Did you meet with Hima and Amanda? You must have gone to the first info session they had at the hospital; if so, we were in the same "class".