Guest guest Posted April 24, 1999 Report Share Posted April 24, 1999 Jackie What are their weight requirements for disability due to obesity??? Thanks Kathy Kasier Permanente appealing again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 1999 Report Share Posted April 24, 1999 That is the whole reason I applied for SSDisability. I don't think I could get it but I thought it would help with the insurance battle. Kathy Kaiser Permanente appealing again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 1999 Report Share Posted April 24, 1999 That is the whole reason I applied for SSDisability. I don't think I could get it but I thought it would help with the insurance battle. Kathy Kaiser Permanente appealing again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 1999 Report Share Posted April 24, 1999 kathy the weight was around 250 for my height...lol...i was way over that..i have medicaid they have not denied me but dr rutledge says there pretty good about approving it...they need some more papers just had those sent of now im waiting with my finger crossed...jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 1999 Report Share Posted April 24, 1999 kathy the weight was around 250 for my height...lol...i was way over that..i have medicaid they have not denied me but dr rutledge says there pretty good about approving it...they need some more papers just had those sent of now im waiting with my finger crossed...jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 1999 Report Share Posted April 24, 1999 Amy, We are all in your corner and praying that all goes in your favor with the insurance. R Post-op Surgery Date: June 7 (no subject) Hi y'all! I'm shakin in my boots....I FINALLY set down and typed out my patient info last noc and just heard from Dr. R that he sent in aproval request from my insurance co. Whew...the anxiety about the ins. is crazy! I wonder what will happen and guess I need to prepare and wait calmly since I know it can take a year...or so.... I had 2 sleep studies done in Dec. 98 and they still haven't decided on paying that but that was mainly due to the clinic I used. But I am looking at a $4,600 bill anyway Oh well, just feelin' a little anxious...like I'm back in school and not prepared for an exam or presentation.....AAUUGH! ;-) A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 24, 1999 Report Share Posted April 24, 1999 Amy, We are all in your corner and praying that all goes in your favor with the insurance. R Post-op Surgery Date: June 7 (no subject) Hi y'all! I'm shakin in my boots....I FINALLY set down and typed out my patient info last noc and just heard from Dr. R that he sent in aproval request from my insurance co. Whew...the anxiety about the ins. is crazy! I wonder what will happen and guess I need to prepare and wait calmly since I know it can take a year...or so.... I had 2 sleep studies done in Dec. 98 and they still haven't decided on paying that but that was mainly due to the clinic I used. But I am looking at a $4,600 bill anyway Oh well, just feelin' a little anxious...like I'm back in school and not prepared for an exam or presentation.....AAUUGH! ;-) A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 1999 Report Share Posted April 25, 1999 Kathy, Thanks for the info on the Saturday meetings. I had no idea that Dr. R held those and that anybody could go. You're great to keep up informed. Kathy wrote: > From: thestewarts@... (Kathy ) > > hey group, > Since there seems to be so many newcomers here lately, I thought I would > share some advice that was helpful to me when I was new to the process. > First, Dr. R holds Sat. meetings which count as a doctors appointment. > You do not have to have your insurance approval before going, but it > would be a good idea to finish alot of the prerequisite paperwork that > you can find on his web site. The meetings start at 9 am and last > til?????. Just tell Debbie or the lady you talk with on the phone, to > sign you up for Dr R's Sat meeting. Next, If you are within a > reasonable distance, you need to go to two Sat meetings before your > surgery date. They are great and you will really enjoy them = very > informative. Also, Dr R will send out your insurance request after you > complete the paperwork from his web site. Go to www.clos.net and look > under " What Next " . good luck to all > Kathy > Kaiser Permanenete appealing again > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Show mom you love her. Check out our great Mother's Day Gifts! > 14K Gold and gemstone jewelry, leather and cloth wallets and purses, > gardening, gourmet, kitchen, more! Free Shipping in the US! > http://www.onelist.com/ad/shoptheglobe5 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 1999 Report Share Posted April 25, 1999 Kathy, Thanks for the info on the Saturday meetings. I had no idea that Dr. R held those and that anybody could go. You're great to keep up informed. Kathy wrote: > From: thestewarts@... (Kathy ) > > hey group, > Since there seems to be so many newcomers here lately, I thought I would > share some advice that was helpful to me when I was new to the process. > First, Dr. R holds Sat. meetings which count as a doctors appointment. > You do not have to have your insurance approval before going, but it > would be a good idea to finish alot of the prerequisite paperwork that > you can find on his web site. The meetings start at 9 am and last > til?????. Just tell Debbie or the lady you talk with on the phone, to > sign you up for Dr R's Sat meeting. Next, If you are within a > reasonable distance, you need to go to two Sat meetings before your > surgery date. They are great and you will really enjoy them = very > informative. Also, Dr R will send out your insurance request after you > complete the paperwork from his web site. Go to www.clos.net and look > under " What Next " . good luck to all > Kathy > Kaiser Permanenete appealing again > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Show mom you love her. Check out our great Mother's Day Gifts! > 14K Gold and gemstone jewelry, leather and cloth wallets and purses, > gardening, gourmet, kitchen, more! Free Shipping in the US! > http://www.onelist.com/ad/shoptheglobe5 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 25, 1999 Report Share Posted April 25, 1999 Kathy, Thanks for the info on the Saturday meetings. I had no idea that Dr. R held those and that anybody could go. You're great to keep up informed. Kathy wrote: > From: thestewarts@... (Kathy ) > > hey group, > Since there seems to be so many newcomers here lately, I thought I would > share some advice that was helpful to me when I was new to the process. > First, Dr. R holds Sat. meetings which count as a doctors appointment. > You do not have to have your insurance approval before going, but it > would be a good idea to finish alot of the prerequisite paperwork that > you can find on his web site. The meetings start at 9 am and last > til?????. Just tell Debbie or the lady you talk with on the phone, to > sign you up for Dr R's Sat meeting. Next, If you are within a > reasonable distance, you need to go to two Sat meetings before your > surgery date. They are great and you will really enjoy them = very > informative. Also, Dr R will send out your insurance request after you > complete the paperwork from his web site. Go to www.clos.net and look > under " What Next " . good luck to all > Kathy > Kaiser Permanenete appealing again > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Show mom you love her. Check out our great Mother's Day Gifts! > 14K Gold and gemstone jewelry, leather and cloth wallets and purses, > gardening, gourmet, kitchen, more! Free Shipping in the US! > http://www.onelist.com/ad/shoptheglobe5 > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass List at Onelist.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 1999 Report Share Posted May 1, 1999 Roxanne, The vitamins I take are from Wal-Mart. They're called OneSource and they run about $10-11 for a two month supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 1999 Report Share Posted May 1, 1999 Roxanne, The vitamins I take are from Wal-Mart. They're called OneSource and they run about $10-11 for a two month supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 1999 Report Share Posted May 1, 1999 Roxanne, The vitamins I take are from Wal-Mart. They're called OneSource and they run about $10-11 for a two month supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 1999 Report Share Posted May 1, 1999 , Now Dr. R. has us wait two weeks from the surgery before starting the vitamins. The only thing we take right away is the zantac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 1, 1999 Report Share Posted May 1, 1999 , Now Dr. R. has us wait two weeks from the surgery before starting the vitamins. The only thing we take right away is the zantac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 1999 Report Share Posted May 2, 1999 Roxanne Dr R requires vitamins for the rest of your life. He recommends two Women's Ultra Mega from GNC--2 tablets 3 times a day (too much for me) or One Source from Walmart--1 tablet 3 times a day (this is what I use and I find it easy to manage) Katy Musolino Durham, NC 3/15/99 344 5/1/99 301 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 1999 Report Share Posted May 2, 1999 Roxanne Dr R requires vitamins for the rest of your life. He recommends two Women's Ultra Mega from GNC--2 tablets 3 times a day (too much for me) or One Source from Walmart--1 tablet 3 times a day (this is what I use and I find it easy to manage) Katy Musolino Durham, NC 3/15/99 344 5/1/99 301 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 1999 Report Share Posted May 2, 1999 Roxanne Dr R requires vitamins for the rest of your life. He recommends two Women's Ultra Mega from GNC--2 tablets 3 times a day (too much for me) or One Source from Walmart--1 tablet 3 times a day (this is what I use and I find it easy to manage) Katy Musolino Durham, NC 3/15/99 344 5/1/99 301 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 1999 Report Share Posted May 2, 1999 You get vitamins through the IV in the hospital, but Dr R wants you to wait 2 weeks before you take the pills at home. Give your stomach a chance to heal before subjecting it to those horse pills Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 1999 Report Share Posted May 2, 1999 You get vitamins through the IV in the hospital, but Dr R wants you to wait 2 weeks before you take the pills at home. Give your stomach a chance to heal before subjecting it to those horse pills Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 1999 Report Share Posted May 2, 1999 You get vitamins through the IV in the hospital, but Dr R wants you to wait 2 weeks before you take the pills at home. Give your stomach a chance to heal before subjecting it to those horse pills Katy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 1999 Report Share Posted May 2, 1999 When I was in the hospital they gave me them there... being the first patient at Durham Regional, it was an experience. All my meds were given to me either in pill or capsule form also.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 1999 Report Share Posted May 2, 1999 When I was in the hospital they gave me them there... being the first patient at Durham Regional, it was an experience. All my meds were given to me either in pill or capsule form also.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 1999 Report Share Posted May 2, 1999 When I was in the hospital they gave me them there... being the first patient at Durham Regional, it was an experience. All my meds were given to me either in pill or capsule form also.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 2, 1999 Report Share Posted May 2, 1999 Things have changed.... Immediately after my surgery my greatest concern was how am I too swallow these pills. I am glad he decided to go IV with so many things. As for vitamins, I use the Centrum and currently take three a day. I was having problems with constent coldness... just could never warm up. Dr. R suggest increasing to three and it helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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