sdsdownes 3 Posted August 28, 2015 I hope to be sleeved mid-October. The ball is in the doctor's court. He is sending all my information to the insurance company. So, I am to wait to hear from his surgery coordinator. I would like to find someone in my area as a support buddy. I haven't told very many people because I don't want to hear the negative comments. Let me know if you would like to be friends and who your surgeon is. Thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maregal 35 Posted August 28, 2015 Where are you located? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdsdownes 3 Posted August 28, 2015 Well, that depends on the day and time....lol I live in Fort Worth...I20 and 287 area. Surgery will be at USMD hospital off I20 and Matlock. I work in Irivng. We attend church in Mansfield on Mansfield Webb. How about yourself? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
IncredibleShrinkingMan 437 Posted August 28, 2015 I really want to go back to Texas for a visit but I am afraid I will blow the entire surgery just spending a day down there (Rangers ballpark food...holy sh*t). Good luck, folks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maregal 35 Posted August 28, 2015 Oh! I live in NY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.lynn 50 Posted September 7, 2015 I live in Irving and work in Arlington what doctor are you seeing? I've been looking at Dr Swanson in Southlake because one of my friends who had the VSG done with him has nothing but good things to say. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sdsdownes 3 Posted September 8, 2015 Hi J.lynn, It's nice to hear from you! I am using Dr. David Dyslin from North Texas Weight Loss. He has offices in Mansfield and Arlington. I work in Irving at a doctor office and Dr. Swanson actually rents space from us once a week. He is a very nice man. His whole office is pleasant. That's from working with them. So, he must be a good doctor because my experience is the doctor is usually rude if he works WITH you, but Dr. Swanson is different. I hope to hear from my insurance company this week. I may be hoping too soon, but I really want to get this scheduled and get it done. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
J.lynn 50 Posted September 9, 2015 I spoke with my insurance today, and as expected, they have a long list of requirements and they are only willing to pay 80% of the surgery after the $2600 deductible. I guess it could be worse: I could have no insurance or no bariatric coverage. Not sure if Dr Swanson is in my insurance network, so I may need to look around. I am going to call the office back tomorrow and ask, but as of now my initial consult is scheduled for 9/21. good luck to you!! Hope you hear good news back from your insurance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites