Approved 2 places - where to go?

lori0307 · May 26, 2008

Yes I do have a year of free fills. I've already had 2 this month. They are great. They really helped me get it covered by the insurance. Good luck, and if you have any other questions, let me know.

lori0307 · May 26, 2008

Hey Lynn, I just saw that we share the same birthday!

MMDLynn · May 27, 2008

Wow -that's amazing you are the only other person I've come across with my birthdate!!! Yea, to the Pisces ladies!!!!

MMDLynn · July 17, 2008

I'm so excited everyone - I found Dr. Shayani who is now the head of St. James Hospital Bariatric Center in Olympia Fields, IL. I located him through the help of another bandster - Jeni (thanks again Jeni). I have all of my preliminary appointments done last month and paperwork submitted on Monday (7/14/08) and I was approved today -7/17/08!!!

I'm so excited - I also received my surgery date - 9/02/08!

MMDLynn · July 17, 2008

Oh I almost forgot my dear friend Tammy S (Tomosa) -if it were not for you providing the direct contact this would have never happened! Thanks Tammy - I have a gift with your name on it too!!!!

spicegrrrl · July 18, 2008

hey there. i'm sorry i didn't see your post earlier - i could've helped you get in touch with him. yeah, dr. shayani has been transitioning into a new spot. he left day one almost right after i had my surgery (which totally freaked me out). but he has been excellent with keeping up with me, doing fills, etc. he is a very reassuring doctor. :wub:

good luck with your surgery!

MMDLynn · July 18, 2008

Thanks Spicegrrrl - Isn't he the BEST!!!! I feel so comfortable with him. He really has a great bedside manner and makes you feel totally at ease. His direct follow up with phone calls & emails are shocking to me as I didn't believe doctors did that these days. What a wonderful surprise it was!

Does your insurance cover your fills or do you have to pay out of pocket for those?