lat72 38 Posted March 19, 2016 Has anyone used or using Dr George Woodman in Memphis or Jackson, TN , for the sleeve? Feed back would be appreciative. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmamawantn2blilmama 9 Posted March 21, 2016 I'm using Dr Woodman I live closer to Jackson. I have been waiting a month for them to submit my paperwork to insurance for approval or denial. Finally they submitted last Thursday and now I'm playing the waiting game. I've called UHC everyday twice a day since Friday lol. How has ur experience been there? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lifeofblair 308 Posted March 21, 2016 I'm in Memphis and I was in Jackson when I started the process, but I went to St. Francis in Memphis. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lat72 38 Posted March 21, 2016 http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/363253-Dr-Woodman/page__view__findpost__p__4106199 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lat72 38 Posted March 21, 2016 I gave all my paperwork last Tuesday and they will submit to insurance this Friday. I really like the whole staff and he is a great surgeon. I feel worth the wait. Patience is not my virtue Keep me posted and best of luck to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmamawantn2blilmama 9 Posted March 24, 2016 I gave all my paperwork last Tuesday and they will submit to insurance this Friday. I really like the whole staff and he is a great surgeon. I feel worth the wait. Patience is not my virtue Keep me posted and best of luck to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I called my insurance and was approved yesterday. Of course Dr. Woodmans office will have to get a hard copy of the Auth before they will schedule anymore appts like labs and a scope. I'm so excited I can't believe it is actually going to happen. Have u heard anything yet? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lat72 38 Posted March 24, 2016 I gave all my paperwork last Tuesday and they will submit to insurance this Friday. I really like the whole staff and he is a great surgeon. I feel worth the wait. Patience is not my virtue Keep me posted and best of luck to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App I called my insurance and was approved yesterday. Of course Dr. Woodmans office will have to get a hard copy of the Auth before they will schedule anymore appts like labs and a scope. I'm so excited I can't believe it is actually going to happen. Have u heard anything yet? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lat72 38 Posted March 24, 2016 No bc he won't be turning in my paperwork until tomorrow. How long after you gave Dr Woodman's office all your paperwork did it take for him to submit it? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmamawantn2blilmama 9 Posted March 24, 2016 They submitted the 1st time within a week but left out my sleep study. I faxed my sleep study to them 5 times before they said they actually got it. It took 4 weeks for them to resubmit it. They submitted last Thursday and my insurance approved Tuesday Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lat72 38 Posted March 24, 2016 Again congrats! Best of luck! We should keep in touch. We are almost on the same timeline. Keep me posted and I'll do the same. Are you doing it in Jackson? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmamawantn2blilmama 9 Posted March 24, 2016 Again congrats! Best of luck! We should keep in touch. We are almost on the same timeline. Keep me posted and I'll do the same. Are you doing it in Jackson? Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Thanks, I didn't know he actually does the surgery in Jackson. I thot he only has a clinic there to see patients a couple times a month. I'm going to Memphis for my surgery. I will keep in touch. Good luck and let me know when you hear from ur insurance. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lat72 38 Posted March 24, 2016 If you need anything while you are in town. Please don't hesitate to call me. I live by both Hospitals. 901-237-5545 Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lat72 38 Posted March 25, 2016 The nurse texted me today tell me they submitted my paperwork today Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MemphisRN78 0 Posted March 25, 2016 Hey Yall.....I just joined this site....anyways, I am using Dr. Woodman in Memphis for Gastric Sleeve surgery. I was curious......I have BCBS of TN, and have to do the 6 month medically supervised diet (along with the other stuff mentioned in other posts). When you finished your 6 month diet how many (Physician Supevised Diet Record sheets-that woodmans office wants you to use at eac visit) did you have? 6 or 7 sheets?? My 1st appointment was 10-29-15 and today was my 6th visit......I asumed today was my last visit, but not sure about the technical aspect of what 6 months mean..........So to all you Woodman patients.....how many sheets did you have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lat72 38 Posted March 25, 2016 Well the first month is your initial weigh, so my insurance doesn't count that one. I only needed 3 however your total should be 4 weigh ins. So if you have to do 6 months I would guess you need 1 more. 6 months is 7, bc you weigh the first time and future weigh ins show your loss. Double check with your insurance about the requirements to make sure you don't get denied. Good luck! Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App Share this post Link to post Share on other sites