New from KY

lmwicker · July 21, 2008

Hi, is there anyone out there from Ky. I am from Eastern KY. Would love to have a buddie that went to Georgetown for surgery.

angelmarlee · July 21, 2008

I live in Milton, WV, and work in Huntington. I had my surgery at Holzer though.

mom4sadie · July 21, 2008

I have filed my paperwork to use Georgetown as well. I haven't had the procedure yet, but if you'd like a buddy going through the same thing too, I'm here. :unsure:

lmwicker · July 22, 2008

Yes, I would ,

I sent my papers in about two weeks ago and haven't heard anything, how long has it been for you? I am anxious, I think they are holding a seminar next month in my area. I have been to King's Daughter's seminar and even went for the consult with one of the doctors there but after meeting both (at different times) I really did not like either one of them. They made me feel uncomfortable, more like herding cattle.

Would love to hear from you and your journey.

mom4sadie · July 23, 2008

My journey has been almost 3 months now and still no appointment. I know they were getting inconsistent information from my insurance company, and so that is probably slowing things down.:thumbup:

Anyways... I went to their seminar in Someset on May 2nd and sent my paperwork in on May 5th. I'm still waiting.

I would love for us to be buddies through this. My e-mail is mom4sadie@hotmail.com

Look forward to hearing from you.:biggrin2:

angelmarlee · July 23, 2008

Hi! I just want to tell you not to give up. I waited over 4 months because the insurance company took so long. They kept saying they were not receiving all of the information they needed and my doctors office said they were sending it. But finally after it was approved, I got my appointment just two weeks after that. I just had my surgery on July 10. Just hang in there and keep calling and bugging them :thumbup:

sredmon · July 23, 2008

I started my journey in Jan. 08. I was just banded on July 18th. It was a long process and time consuming. I'm actually having a hard time with the liquid diet. I just can't find food that I like.

mom4sadie · July 24, 2008

Did you mean 4 months to get the initial first appointment or the surgical appointment? I am still waiting on the first initial appointment. I've been waiting on a call for a week... and i filed my paperwork 3 months ago. I really liked Georgetown and don't want to switch. But I have to admit. I'm getting discouraged. Thanks for sharing. Did you use Georgetown?

angelmarlee · July 24, 2008

I went to Holzer Clinic in Gallapolis, OH. I called the clinic in Jan. to ask them about having it done there and they asked me some initial questions over the phone and said I met the criteria to have it done. I had my first initial appointment Feb. 20, and from there it took until late June for the insurance company to give an approval. I got really discouraged too, and actually I was ready to give up on having it done at Holzer if I didn't get an approval by the end of the week that week and trying somewhere else to see if it would go through faster. My co-worker had it done at St. Mary's in Huntington, and her process went through really fast....we have the exact same insurance. I guess it just depends on a lot of factors, one case can go through smoothly and another takes forever. My advice is to keep calling the insurance company (every day) and also the Dr.'s office and ask them if they've heard anything yet; that's what I did. I know it's discouraging but hang in there, okay? Peggy :thumbup:

angelmarlee · July 24, 2008

The liquid diet is difficult alright. I just started pureed foods last night. I'll be so happy when I can eat regular food again.

2BHealthE! · July 24, 2008

Hi all - I'm not from Eastern KY, but I thought I'd drop in and say "hey" since it's good to hear other KY voices. I'm from So-central KY and had my surgery on Jul. 10. Hang in there, keep chipping away at the insurance co, and it will come through.

I could not stand the liquid diet either. The only good thing that I can say is that some weight came off...unfortunately, some of it was hair loss. So, learn from my mistake...even if it's nasty keep up the Protein intake!!!! :smile2:

awebs · July 25, 2008

Hi! I am from Maysville KY and was banded in Lexington KY on May 23rd by Dr. Weiss. I was seen in the Georgetown office, however, I had my surgery at Central Baptist. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me and I will try to help you.

nursenky9 · July 25, 2008

I am from E. KY live in Lex now. I am assigned to Dr. Oldham. Haven't met him yet. The seminar, Dr. Weiss did. Do u know anything about Dr. Oldham? I am having to submit more MD progress notes to ins tomorrow. the 21st will be 3 weeks sinc I submitted my paperwork.

Edited July 25, 2008 by nursenky9
it will be 3 weeks on the28th sorry the 21st was 2wks

lmwicker · July 25, 2008

I am wondering about the doctors, I have heard only good things about them but I also know they do surgery at Central Baptist, Georgetown, Hazard and I think someone said another place. Maybe they are stretching themselves to thin and that may be part of the delay too. Of the people that has already done this; what kind of pre-op things you need to do before surgery.

awebs · July 25, 2008

I have not heard anything negative about Dr. Oldham. I never got to meet him. By your name, I would guess you are a nurse. I also am a nurse, small world.