Has anyone had these drs in IL and IN

[piercedqt78 658]

I see Dr. Brian Lahmann and Dr. Joyce at Silver Cross Hospital. I love the entire group there, they are all very caring and sweet. ~Mandy

[silkhair1 0]

They are not in my insurance group. How much is a fill there, and do they charge a fee for the first visit. A few places I called had a 400.00 fee and then a 250.00 fill fee. The fill fee I understand, but the get to know me fee I just can't budget in. Know what I mean? This is frustrating. Thank you, Mandy.

[piercedqt78 658]

Is silver cross hospital on the insurance plan? They bill my fills through the hospital and it gets paid 100%. They do take my insurance but it is easier to get paid as a hospital then as a doctors office I guess. All of my fills are done under floroscopy (sp?) so they are done in the hospital. If you go out of network do they pay at a lower benefit level? I know that if I go out of network I have to pay 20% and my co-pay. I don't know how or what the fee schedual is for them, but I know that they are reasonable and see a bunch of Horgan's patients. It might be worth checking into. ~Mandy

[phenry 0]

Hi all!

I am in Indiana and in the process of researching the surgery and doctors. Where is Dr Pleatman located? What is the cost through him? I am hoping to find a good doc with lot's of experience to do the surgery and also be nearby for the aftercare. I will be self pay.

[piercedqt78 658]

Dr. Pleatman in in MI, near battlecreek I believe. He is a member here, look him up. Also he has a web site. http://www.laparoscopy.com/pleatman/index.htm

Hope this helps, Mandy

[myturnow 0]

IN response to the first question. I am working with Dr. Ray out of Bloomington IN so far his assistant has submitted my request for ins. I have met with the surgeon, nutritionist, and a mental health professional. I am anxious to get some news. A co-worker of mine has had the band from Dr. Ray 2 years ago Insurance paid. bcbs of mass. Dr. R has preformed 125 banding procedures. Cant wait to see my band date.. :bandit