Re: Patience Pays off (long)

[Guest guest]

Congratulations on you confirmation.

Toi

[Guest guest]

thanx for the reminder, though if patience were sold in a bottle, i

would stock up;-)

lori h.

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I started my Journey for WLS in Feb.I couldn't even get in to see

the surgeon until April 29. So they had me go through the

preparation for this while waiting. I had met with the

nutritionists and had a psych eval by a Psycologist they referred me

to. Well it didn't turn out the way I wanted. Who was this person

that didn't even know me to judge me in a negative manner. My

surgeon sent his report with the original request for WLS. I knew

it would not get approved because of this. I asked the nurse of my

surgeon if we could set a tentative date as he is booked like 4-5

months in advance and I certainly didn't want it around the

holidays. So I hurridly called another place for a consultation and

psych eval from another psychologist that I had never met. She was

great and gave a good letter to my surgeon and then they resubmitted

for prior authorization with this letter. I called my medical

assistance every two days to see if they had looked at my request

and they kept saying

> it would take 2 weeks before I would know. Well it only one week

and had my answer.

>

> I'm a happy camper and my surgery was scheduled the day after

my 44th bday. I think of this as coming full circle as I end one

lifestyle and begin a new one the next day. My higher power

definately was on my side with this decision.

>

> I guess what I want to say to all the pre-ops and those

researching WLS is be patient as in the end it will all work out for

you.

>

>

> Debbie

> Northern Minnesota

> Pre-Op Lap RNY 9/15/03

> Current Weight 269 lbs.