Hi all. Any Philly/South Jersey here?

[ChrisVSG 8]

Hi South Philly Guy sleeved 1-23-14 at UofPenn Dr N, Williams did my surgery my HW was 396 sept 2012 SW 334 I'm now 270 the last few weeks have been a struggle between 267-273 but I'm determined

Edited July 12, 2014 by ChrisVSG

[Ree224 22]

Hi South Philly Guy sleeved 1-23-14 at UofPenn Dr N, Williams did my surgery my HW was 396 sept 2012 SW 334 I'm now 270 the last few weeks have been a struggle between 267-273 but I'm determined

Hi, glad to see your success! Keep the faith and stay focus...you can break this plateau and all will be worth it!

[ChrisVSG 8]

Hi, glad to see your success! Keep the faith and stay focus...you can break this plateau and all will be worth it!

Thanks A lot

[Bridget1103 12]

Thanks all! Everything is going good so far.

[KSTUZ 438]

Hey! I'm in Hatboro pa, right outside philly. I'm supposed to be having it done at Abington with Dr Bonanni.

I was denied by Aetna and working on my appeal letter now.

Just plain sucks to go through all this just to have a big ol DENIED.

But I'm a fighter, continuing to move this along an hopefully be approved.

FINGERS AND TOES CROSSED!!

Haha

[Ree224 22]

Hey! I'm in Hatboro pa, right outside philly. I'm supposed to be having it done at Abington with Dr Bonanni. I was denied by Aetna and working on my appeal letter now. Just plain sucks to go through all this just to have a big ol DENIED. But I'm a fighter, continuing to move this along an hopefully be approved. FINGERS AND TOES CROSSED!! Haha

Wishing you best of luck!

[TheNewMe140 15]

Hi all! Bucks County here! I'm almost 33 and another if 3 young kids. Surgery date is 7/23!!!

[TheNewMe140 15]

Hi all! Bucks County here! I'm almost 33 and another if 3 young kids. Surgery date is 7/23!!!

I just realized I had some typos!! That drives me nuts! Anyway, I'm a mother of 3 kids...

[Ree224 22]

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Welcome and good luck on your journey. There is also a forum July sleevers you should check it out.

[L-in-NJ 136]

Hi I am in Philly/South Jersey and I will be sleeved soon by Dr. Schuricht at Pennsylvania Hospital. Has anyone heard of him? Has anyone scheduled with him?

I love Dr. Schurict!! He was my surgeon and he is and has been so awesome thought the whole process. I had my surgery in Dec 2013 at Penn. He is very supportive and I highly recommend him.

[Cristinavalerie 0]

Hey! I'm in Hatboro pa, right outside philly. I'm supposed to be having it done at Abington with Dr Bonanni. I was denied by Aetna and working on my appeal letter now. Just plain sucks to go through all this just to have a big ol DENIED. But I'm a fighter, continuing to move this along an hopefully be approved. FINGERS AND TOES CROSSED!! Haha

hello! I had surgery with Dr Bonani this past Monday after a year of insurance denials and appeals. On my third appeal I was able to speak to a board of doctors and other professionals and after letting them know my history and struggles with weight I was able to get it approved. I think a chance to raise your case personally is a great way to persuade them to approve the surgery. It worked for me. Continue being persistent and don't let denials keep you from perusing what you know you need.

[KSTUZ 438]

Hey! I'm in Hatboro pa, right outside philly. I'm supposed to be having it done at Abington with Dr Bonanni. I was denied by Aetna and working on my appeal letter now. Just plain sucks to go through all this just to have a big ol DENIED. But I'm a fighter, continuing to move this along an hopefully be approved. FINGERS AND TOES CROSSED!! Haha

hello! I had surgery with Dr Bonani this past Monday after a year of insurance denials and appeals. On my third appeal I was able to speak to a board of doctors and other professionals and after letting them know my history and struggles with weight I was able to get it approved. I think a chance to raise your case personally is a great way to persuade them to approve the surgery. It worked for me. Continue being persistent and don't let denials keep you from perusing what you know you need.

Thank you for this. I was feeling pretty hopeless today until I read this. I was actually thinking about just bailing on the whole thing. I know I won't but it's just so hard to keep pushing forward. I'm calling Bonnani's office now to talk about my first appeal. Thank u for ur encouragement.I hope ur feeling well!! Talk to u soon!

[JerzyTomato74 91]

South Jersey here! I don't have a surgery date yet. I have two more appointments with the nutritionist to get through first. I'll be having my surgery at Inspira in Vineland, NJ with Dr. Iqbal. I'm thinking it will be Sept or Oct.

[gastricsleever 259]

Philly here I got turned down by my insurance company keystone health plan east my insurance says they don't cover bariatric surgery so I can't appeal because they don't cover it I can't get new coverage till open enrollment in November very depressed but I'm fighting back trying to find another way my bmi is 45.8 any ideas would be greatlyappreciate it

My insurance no longer covers any weight loss surgery either. I just went to Mexico this february I have my surgery done. Best decision I ever made!

[gastricsleever 259]

Anyone in the NE Philly/ outer suburbs interested in meeting up for a 5k and maybe some lunch this fall (can't believe it's almost fall!!)