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Hychap2009 · 11-04-2009, 01:31 PM

Hi and WELCOME to TT.

jkadiva · 11-04-2009, 07:26 PM

Has anyone heard of Dr. Victor Gonzales in Dallas? His office is out to Medical City Hospital off of Forest Ln.

Samantha2417 · 11-07-2009, 07:27 AM

I have Aetna insurance. I had to do a 3 month supervised diet along with the pysch eval, cardiologist clearance. After the 3 months I was approved in less than a month. My surgeon is Wade Barker. Love him and his staff.

ardita · 11-07-2009, 07:45 AM

Welcome to TT, diva. It seems as though your fellow Texans here have you covered so I won't say much other than I'm pretty sure I have seen Dr. Gonzales' name here before. Try doing a search and see if you come across others on TT who have used him. Welcome aboard and good luck to you~

savonnataylor · 11-07-2009, 09:10 AM

Welcome to the site. I just joined in Oct 09, so I am still new to this also. I can not help you with Aetna, but I have Humana/Medicare plan and I had my fist surgeon consult on 9/29 and got all requirements done and insurance approved by 11/2/09. They did not require the 6 month nutritional vists. I would suggest calling Aetna and asking for bariatric department. They will b e able to provide you with a list of in network hospitals and surgeons and also requirements for approval. I had to wait a week for a call back from my bariatric dept. to call me back because they were so backlogged, but it was worth the wait. I am from Texas also. I live by College Station, but I am having to travel to Houston for surgery. Good luck! I go 11/11 to doctor to get surgery date. This forum is great. I have gotten lots of information and advise just from reading others threads. Hang in there. I am having a gastric bypass. I am very excited and nervous all at the same time! There are so many inspiring people on this support system. I am so greatful that I found it because there are no support groups in my area that I have found. hanks to everyone for their support and advise.

jkadiva · 11-12-2009, 12:33 PM

So I went and saw my surgeon yesterday 11/11. Today I got word that I have to be on a 3-month supervised diet, per insurance. So my first appt for Psy- Eval and first Nutritional Diet plan is scheduled for 11/21.

I'm so excited. From the looks of things, I'll be finished everything by Mid January. I really want to have my surgery in Feburary. Hope it works out that way!

Thanks to everyone for your help and support. I must say that I'm addicted to this website!

BrandnewMe · 11-12-2009, 12:36 PM

Sounds like you are on the right track for a Feb surgery date!

I'm glad to hear your appointment went well. Were you happy with your surgeon? I know you were trying to find one on your plan when you first started the thread.

I hope your 3 months goes by fast for you!

jkadiva · 11-12-2009, 07:30 PM

Yes, he seems pretty nice. Of course he looks weird, but to me alot of doctors look wierd. The office was pretty nice and they seem to work fast. Like I said I went yesterday and I was called today for my evaluations. So I'm satisfied so far. Thanks for responding. I'm so excited. Its good to have ya'll to share it with.

gautengfatty · 11-12-2009, 08:46 PM

welcome the people here are awesome !