UC Weight Loss surgeon question

[losing100# 30]

Who has gone to UC Weight Loss and used Dr. Thompson? I wanted to go with Dr. Watkins but with his wait list there was a chance I wouldn't have the surgery until after the beginning of the year. I was trying to get the surgery before the beginning of the year since I have already reached my deductible. Please let me know your thoughts on Dr. Thompson if you have used him. I really liked him and was happy to hear he hasn't had any leaks yet!

[Bloomer723 75]

I have Dr. Thompson too. My surgery is not until next year so I can't comment on what kind of work he does. I work for UC and know he has a good reputation. There's two others on here I chat with who will have Dr. Thompson too. Did you have to wait 6 months?

[losing100# 30]

@@Bloomer723 I really liked him when I had my initial appointment. I am glad to hear he has a good reputation. It's always so scary when you have surgery of any kind, so it's nice to hear good things about your doctor.

No, I was lucky enough that my insurance just required a unsupervised 6 month diet within the past two years. I did that, I had my first appointment on 9/16/15 stated that I wanted to try to have the surgery before the end of the year. They ended up working with me to get all of my appointments needed for insurance done within a week and a half. They submitted to insurance on 9/28/15 and I received a phone call phone my insurance stated that I was approved on 10/9/15. I am very blessed! Having it done this year will save me over $2,000! I will have to go through the holiday's unable to enjoy in the food, but getting healthy is way more important to me!

[Bloomer723 75]

That's great! I'm hoping with our insurance open enrollment coming up that UHC will have dropped their 6 month requirements like some other insurances have. If not I have to wait until February. I have all my requirements done, just meetings with Ivan until February.

[losing100# 30]

I hope your plan changes too! Good luck, let me know how it goes!

[Bloomer723 75]

loosing how did your surgery/recovery go. I have my last appointment Wednesday and the submit for precert.