Newbie from Boston, MA saying hello!

[pewpewpewpew 83]

Hello everyone!

Happy to have found this place!

I am currently going to the the Massachusetts General Hospital weight clinic. After an orientation I had my first appointment at the end of December and it was determined I was a good surgical candidate. Due to some crosses communication wires I didn't get my surgical consult scheduled until last month..it's on 4/12/16.

I am meeting with Dr.Meireles on Tuesday to discuss taking the next step!

I have BCBS of MA which I hear is pretty good when it comes to wls coverage.

So excited!

Any tips are appriciated! I don't really know anyone else who has had wls.

Looking forward to making some friends on here for support, help and crazy cat lady chitchat! ????????????????

[msjg46 39]

Welcome to the club!

Good group of friends here to help

[TxPatsGal 9]

Hi! I'm new here too. My surgery date was 4/4.

BCBS is a good insurance co. I only had to take a nutrition class and then a behavioral health assessment. My out of pocket costs were very minimal but that is mostly because i work for the company who owns the hospital.

Any way best of luck to you.

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[pewpewpewpew 83]

Hi! I'm new here too. My surgery date was 4/4.

BCBS is a good insurance co. I only had to take a nutrition class and then a behavioral health assessment. My out of pocket costs were very minimal but that is mostly because i work for the company who owns the hospital.

Any way best of luck to you.

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Yeah..i work for Mgh so hoping to have minimal out of pocket expenses as well!

[VSGButterfly404 29]

Welcome!

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[TxPatsGal 9]

Hi! I'm new here too. My surgery date was 4/4.

BCBS is a good insurance co. I only had to take a nutrition class and then a behavioral health assessment. My out of pocket costs were very minimal but that is mostly because i work for the company who owns the hospital.

Any way best of luck to you.

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Yeah..i work for Mgh so hoping to have minimal out of pocket expenses as well! [/

Small world! I think we have the same employer. Isn't MGH, Tenet?

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[Barry W 336]

Hi there, I went with Dr Jones recently at Beth Israel and used BCBS of New England (their HMO) insurance. I think each surgical team does things a little differently, but happy to help where I can.