Bluepoint Surgical Group

[5BeautifulDays 68]

I was sleeved on 8/26 with Dr. Moazzez. I can't say enough good things about him--he's a fabulous surgeon. (And I'm 30 pounds down from my surgery weight today--44 pounds since the pre-op diet!)

I had my EGD and colonoscopy with Dr. Blosser, and again, I was very pleased. One thing that the EGD didn't show, though, was a hiatal hernia that Dr. Moazzez fixed while he was operating. I guess it was small enough that the EGD didn't pick it up.

[krimrod 39]

I can't say enough great things about BluePoint. They have upfront costs, but they have their stuff together. No runaround, no guessing. And they have a great follow up program.

My date was 10/21 with Dr. Pourshojae. I also met with Dr. Moazzez for one of the pre-appointments, and I have to say they are both amazing. You will not regret using them.

[Megan00 38]

If all goes well I'll be having my surgery in February 2015. Im doing the 3 month multidisciplinary weigh in. I had my surgeon appt with Dr. Halmi at Blue Point on 10/9/14 and my Wellness Consult, blood work, chest X-ray, abdominal ultrasound on 10/22/14. I have my psych eval scheduled for 11/8/14 for 3 sessions. So that'll take 3 weeks. I have AETNA and hope I won't have a problem getting approved. Did anyone have to get an EGD? If so who did you use and also who did you use for your psych eval?

Hi Ladiec2

I had to have a EDG done that was my hold up for some reason it wasn't marked on my paper work so I thought I was completed and wonder why I did receive a call ughhhhhh good thing I called Leslie. I used "Associates in Gastroenterology" www.AssocGI.com the office is located 14010 Smoketown Rd Suite 117 Woodbridge VA 703-365-9085 for my Psych eval I use Dr Levine his office was in Alexandria VA he is actually on the sheet of PSYCH that Blue Point gave me GOOD LUCK" keep me posted

[Ladiec2 74]

Thanks for the info Tiffany. How many times did you have to go to the psych? What was the process?

Edited October 27, 2014 by Ladiec2

[Megan00 38]

Thanks for the info Tiffany. How many times did you have to go to the psych? What was the process?

I went Twice (2) 1st time initial write up/ questions up 2nd time to go over and make sure ever thing was correct (each appt took about 30 mins (just basic question about weight lost family history etc.....)

[Megan00 38]

Hello

How is all my Bluepoint pre & post sleevers doing :-) would love to hear from you all

I haven't been sleeve yet "waiting insurance approval"

~Tiffany

[Ladiec2 74]

Excited to be on this journey. @Tiff...looks like you're gonna be sleeved before the end of the year. Are you gonna be sleeved in Fairfax?

[Megan00 38]

Excited to be on this journey. @Tiff...looks like you're gonna be sleeved before the end of the year. Are you gonna be sleeved in Fairfax?

I hope so depends on how fast the office works on getting my paper work etc submitted & I've heard that Dr. Halmi only does Tues surgery's as of now thru Dec I am in the Woodbridge office & prayer for a 2014 date 3 ladies who was in my class all have Tuesday surgery dates (that sucks ) that means its only 9 more Tuesday I hope they are not all taking

but I am super excited when I started this journey in Feb I thought the ending would never come I was patient and I am here waiting approval

[heynowkc 329]

I am also with BluePoint and Dr. Halmi. Currently awaiting my approval. This thread has been very helpful although I am concerned because while I have already done my testing and requirements that were given to me, I have no idea what an EGD is and I am pretty sure I didn't get one.

[heynowkc 329]

My approval was supposed to be submitted on Tuesday. (Spoke with someone first thing Tuesday morning and they said it would be.) But apparently, the benefits coordinator, Martha suddenly quit, and so it was never sent. Very disappointed but I know it's not the office's fault. Plus it was a holiday week. I just can't believe she quit just as my paperwork was about to be submitted. That is exactly my sort of luck. I am hoping to hear back from Leslie later today.

Edited December 1, 2014 by heynowkc

[Megan00 38]

My approval was supposed to be submitted on Tuesday. (Spoke with someone first thing Tuesday morning and they said it would be.) But apparently, the benefits coordinator, Martha suddenly quit, and so it was never sent. Very disappointed but I know it's not the office's fault. Plus it was a holiday week. I just can't believe she quit just as my paperwork was about to be submitted. That is exactly my sort of luck. I am hoping to hear back from Leslie later today.

Sorry to hear that, however I am sure they will get it done as quickly as possible I was approved in less then 24 hrs I was shocked

[Ladiec2 74]

Wow! Sorry to hear that! I just sent her my video weigh in on Sunday and sent her another email asking her to get back with me to verify that she received it but didn't hear back from her. I guess I better follow up with someone else.

[Sadie1980 18]

Interesting, I was scheduled to go in this Friday for my six month check-in with Dr. Halmi.

I got a call to reschedule yesterday, that Halmi is only working out of Woodbridge and a Centreville location.

Make's me curious if its all related, shake-up at Bluepoint.

[peteyrulz 82]

Interesting! I had a terrible time with their office staff (to include Martha). I never got any info about my peer-to-peer, & to this day I don't know if they ever did one. I had to have my records sent out from there, and it took a month before it got done. I can't say how many messages I left with Martha. Probably 15? Never heard back. This has been going on since July. Just got my 3rd denial, so I think I'll go to TJ.

[5BeautifulDays 68]

Sorry you're having such a time of it. I haven't had any trouble with the office staff, but I don't recall having any interactions with Martha, either (I was self pay and didn't need to do any hoops other than what Dr. Moazzez requires.