medicare

[rejeannern 10]

Can anyone share their experience with having WLS with Medicare as the primary payor? Is the waiting period long?

[dougie2169 7]

I also have medicare and I just finish my consultation syc evolution AnD dietatitian they prequalified me I have to do the blood work and upper GI test but they my surgern had me start the preop diet I'm on my 2nd day of o plan to have blood done by wed and have scheduled my GI hopefully the use day of I can

Oh and my cost is 369.00

[dougie2169 7]

I went to Texas Baritric Specialists in Austin everyone was nice and they were able to answer all of my questions.

Hope that helps

[choosehope 233]

Medicare required three month medically supervised weight loss program documented by doctor. My out of pocket cost is nothing as I have both Medicare and a supplement.