cut.the.VS 5 Posted January 26, 2023 Summer 2022...I started researching, or should I say, obsessing over all things VSG. I was watching YT and researching doctors. In Nov I had a consultation with Dr Lee from Birmingham, AL. I decided to go with self pay. As far as health goes I have high blood pressure. I was informed I needed to submit my labs and clearance from my PCP. I was unaware of how fast I could have the surgery done. I have not set a date because my PCP told me my insurance would cover the procedure. I was referred to Dr Copperwheat in Georgia. I have my seminar with him tomorrow. I honestly don't want to go through the rigorous process with Medicaid but I can keep my 10995 in my pockets!! Sent from my SM-N986U using BariatricPal mobile app 3 Arabesque, qtdoll and summerseeker reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qtdoll 535 Posted January 26, 2023 (edited) I got mine 100% covered with medicaid, it's absolutely worth the wait! I waited 5mos but did VSG classes w Kaiser during that time & became as educated about the subject as possible. Wishing you all the luck in the world! Edited January 26, 2023 by bbykitty 1 cut.the.VS reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cut.the.VS 5 Posted January 26, 2023 Thank U...Wow, 5months is not bad at all. Sent from my SM-N986U using BariatricPal mobile app Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tiffanyb12211 21 Posted January 26, 2023 @cut.the.VS 5 Months is not bad at all. I have my first consultation with my Doctor on Monday. I've been overweight ever since i graduated high school. My insurance never covered this procedure, then this year my company switched insurance providers and now it's covered. I'm so excited to meet with them Monday. I need to get this weight off of me so i can feel better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites