Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

Looking for a Duodenal Switch surgeon near Lexington KY



Recommended Posts

I'm looking for a Duodenal Switch surgeon near Lexington KY. I found Dr. Weiss in Lexington but he only does SIPS as a revision to a past VSG surgery. I saw a center in Cincinnati Ohio that might do it but wonder if my health insurance (Medicare w/Anthem Blue) will cover out of state surgery.

Sent from my XT1575 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

The closest DS surgeon is in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since it is out of state, BCBS said it is out of network and I would have to pay for 40% of the surgery, which is expensive for me right now. I plan on getting a VSG nearby instead, but am worried about the higher risk of long-term weight regain compared to the DS.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I'd check In where I mentioned in my PM. There are plenty of people there who have experience with insurance companies.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

On 1/4/2018 at 2:43 PM, Postop said:

I'd check In where I mentioned in my PM. There are plenty of people there who have experience with insurance companies.

Could you send me the info you sent her? I am in Cincinnati and trying to find a DS surgeon my insurance will cover as well

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

6 minutes ago, AK37 said:

Is this the DS surgeon in Cincinnati you were talking about?

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Yes

Sent from my XT1575 using BariatricPal mobile app

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

On 3/10/2018 at 11:21 PM, Jenrn903 said:

Could you send me the info you sent her? I am in Cincinnati and trying to find a DS surgeon my insurance will cover as well

Done.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • buildabetteranna

      I FINALLY HAVE MY DATE!!!!

      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Gearing up for my consult 01/14! Starting to get a little nervous.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Goyafigs

      I had VSG 11.20.24 with Miguel Burch, MD Cedars-Sinai and I am 1 month post-op. 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • DaisyChainOz

      🥳 Jan 1 2025 - Day 1 of Pre Op, surgery on the 16th! 😬😅
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Alisa_S

      Just been waiting until time for my consult with my bariatric surgeon. It's scheduled for Jan 9th. Turns out I won't actually be seeing him. Apparently it'll be with his P.A.             Not sure what to expect. I thought this is where the surgeon would discuss the best surgery option for me. For years I had my heart set on the sleeve, but I've read so many people have issues with reflux - even if they've never had it before - that they've had to be revised to the bypass. I already deal with GERD & take 40 mg of Omeprazole daily, so I started studying about bypass and honestly, it seems like it might be the better choice for me. How can we discuss surgery options if the surgeon is not there?
      What happened at your first consult? Trying to get an idea of what to expect, or maybe I should say, what NOT to expect.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×