karenlynn79 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 So in California we have this medical place called Kaiser. Long story but in Sept I asked if they'd do my fills. They had me go to tests and have an upper GI, all of course were fine. They had my op report from OCC and were aware that I had it done in TJ. Made an appointment for this morning. It's 2.5 hours away, rush hour traffic and Evee screaming the whole way... Got there and met the "doc" who talked to me for over 30 minutes going over all this band crap that I've known for over 2 years (and probably know more than her!). She made a few rude comments about TJ which I expected. Described how they do fills. Then says, "I don't tell people this because they leave, but we can't do your fills here." I was stunned. I said what? She said since I wasn't approved in the U.S. (and supposedly wouldn't have been) they won't do them. I was so pissed. I told her that they should have told me that in Sept when they were testing me and knew full well where the hell I was banded. I told her she was unprofessional and I am making a formal complaint. She was even ruder and said if I had a problem with it I should talk to my regular doctor (why??). I left and drove another 2+ hours home. I did call immediately and made a formal complaint against her and that department. I cannot believe they knowingly get people in there and then go through all that to say, nope can't do it. Anyway for anyone with Kaiser don't bother. I am also going to call my local Kaiser and let them know because the Fremont facility is the only one I know of to do "fills". And this sham doc kept making comments like "gastric bypass is better because."... BULLSHIT!!!! Anyway I have been so angry and frustrated that I wasted 5 hours of my day with this crap..... and 50$ out of pocket which I said I expected back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlgpdx Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 oh man I'm sooo sorry! What an effed up way to start the day!! We have Kaiser here and I hate them with a passion! Please follow through on your complaints and frustration with their organazation. I'm sending good thoughts your way. > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrty835 Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Man thats not right, I was told by my blue cross blue shield that they would pay for my surgery and after all the test were done they also said no. I told them dont even try and bill me because they are not going to get paid. Keep after it girl and even get them for you're gas money also. Keep us posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittycat Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 That really sucks!!! I don't blame you for being angry..that's so unprofessional. I hope you find a good fill centre!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 By far the worst (non) fill story I've heard. Maybe I'm just dumb but why would they even have you come in if they knew all along they weren't going to fill you? Absolutely despicable! I can't believe they would treat people like that. So sorry you had to go through that. It's wrong on so many levels I'm speechless! Jann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taras2girls Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Karen-lynn, Where in California do you live? You mentioned Fremont. I live in Santa Clara. My girlfriend & I are going to drive to Truckee this Saturday for our fills. There is a Doctor in Ventura that apparently comes up twice a month there. Dr. H. Billy. She did the leg work, so I don't know all the details. PM me if you want. Tara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmy in MD Posted November 20, 2008 Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Hopefully you paid by credit card and can dispute the charge with the credit card company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenlynn79 Posted November 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks guys, I was so mad!!! And overall my experience with Kaiser (Stockton) has been great for 4 years. Hopefully I do get refunded and they get reprimanded or something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now