Hello all!!!!

[Chelle29 0]

Hi I am Michelle I live in Michigan. I have my 1st appointment on the 28th at the Bartrix(sp) Center down near Ann Arbor has anyone else gone there????

[katrina24 0]

Hey there Michelle, I'm Michelle too! I have done my consult there, and I have been doing my BCBS requirements. Dr. Schram answered all my questions but was quick to rush out (there were a ton of people there). BUT, I have been talking with the insurance coordinator Vicki and she is on top of all my questions and requests.

Good Luck!

Michelle

[Chelle29 0]

What kind of BCBS do you have and what are the requirements?? I have BCBS PPO. And did the Bartriax Center tell you 60 to 90 days for your surgery that is what they told me over the phone.

[katrina24 0]

BCBS PPO is exactly what I have. My requirements are 6 months of going to my regular doctor on a supervised weight loss program (weight check every month) and a psych eval. I got the call today from my regular doc that she has written my letter and I have the psych eval in a couple weeks.

As for the 60 to 90 days, I don't even remember what they told me because it was back in October that I went.

[Chelle29 0]

Is your insurance threw your work mine is private I pay for it myself. So they are differnet plans because I called BCBS and they said read off the requirements and that one not on of them. So now I am really confused.

[katrina24 0]

I would call the barix clinic and talk to someone in the insurance dept. They seem to be very knowledgeable and could answer your questions better than I could. And yes I have insurance through work. It also matters what your BMI is! If it's over 40 I don't think you need the supervised weight loss but I'm between 35 & 40 so I guess I'm medium sized fluffy....

[Chelle29 0]

My BMI is 44 so maybe that is why. I just have really want this surgey I am ready for a change in my life.