Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 Welcome Elaine! You've come to the right place! We are here for the ups and the frustrations. Whether pre-op or post-op we,ve all worn the same path. . ..waiting is hard, but you have joined a great group of people. AND, you found us while you are waiting! Ask away ...there are many talented, knowledgeable people here. Take some time to read the files section and explore vitalady.com website. Gotta leave for work, but wanted to welcome you ~ Support to All, " Elaine in Maine " Open RNY 6 / 25 / 2002 85 # gone 11 / 01 / 2002 WeSkiME@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 Welcome Elaine! You've come to the right place! We are here for the ups and the frustrations. Whether pre-op or post-op we,ve all worn the same path. . ..waiting is hard, but you have joined a great group of people. AND, you found us while you are waiting! Ask away ...there are many talented, knowledgeable people here. Take some time to read the files section and explore vitalady.com website. Gotta leave for work, but wanted to welcome you ~ Support to All, " Elaine in Maine " Open RNY 6 / 25 / 2002 85 # gone 11 / 01 / 2002 WeSkiME@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 Elaine, I would get on the horn and see what's taking so long. Have the surgeon's people sent the paperwork in to the insurance company? If they say yes and can give you a date when they did that, then call the insurance company. Have the papers arrived and how long will the approval process take? Every once in a while, papers get misplaced. They don't get to the insurance company. OR they get lost at the insurance company. OR the insurance company has decided and forgot to tell the doctor. OR the doctor's office forgot to tell you. There's nothing wrong with following up, even once a week. This is a procedure that a doctor says is medically necessary. You want this information. You go out there and make sure that everything is being done correctly so that an answer is received as soon as possible. You may discover that the decision has been made and is sitting in a file somewhere. You may discover that more information is needed by someone, and nothing has moved from the very beginning. Some people hear in a week once the paperwork has been sent to the insurance company. Some people don't hear for a month or two. At least you'll be able to find out more about the time frame. Cheers! Sharon in D.C. Another Newbie Hi All, I'm from Atlanta, Georgia. Just joined this group. I'm doing the waiting game on my surgery date. I signed my consent forms on November 15th and I was told then that I could possibly have surgery in January. But, the way it looks, I'll still be here waiting come January 31st. I'm having a very hard time with this waiting process. I try to not let the surgery consume my every waking minute, but it's so hard not to think about it. My nerves are like a thin plate of glass just on the verge of shattering. I'm jumpy and snappy at everyone. I cry about everything. I really need a lot of support and prayers. How did some of you handle it? I've tried to focus on getting things prepared for surgery, but one can do only so much until they get a date. I want this so bad. It's like teasing a child with a piece of candy. You know it's out there but you just can't reach it. I've been attending a support group in Atlanta and they are really a great group of people. We meet once a month, sometimes I wished we met every week. I'm sorry to jump right in the new group and start venting my frustrations, but I'm just looking for any support I can get. Thanks for listening. Elaine To Subscribe to 's monthly FREE Newsletter send an email to GBCookbook-subscribe@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 Thanks so much for the welcome and support. I sure need it!!! Elaine > Welcome Elaine! > You've come to the right place! We are here for the ups and the > frustrations. Whether pre-op or post-op we,ve all worn the same path. . > .waiting is hard, but you have joined a great group of people. AND, you found > us while you are waiting! Ask away ...there are many talented, knowledgeable > people here. Take some time to read the files section and explore > vitalady.com website. > Gotta leave for work, but wanted to welcome you ~ > > > Support to All, > " Elaine in Maine " > Open RNY 6 / 25 / 2002 > 85 # gone 11 / 01 / 2002 > > WeSkiME@a... > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 6, 2003 Report Share Posted January 6, 2003 I'm waiting too & new here also. My PCP referred me in November & my 1st appt was last wk. My doctor said it would probably be at least 6-8 wks. I'm so impatient & the waiting is awful. I can see here that we will get through this together...there is so much support here. I'm amazed at how great you all are!! >>> res1966@... 01/06/03 07:32 AM >>> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Is this my friend Elaine from Piedmont? If so this is M write me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 7, 2003 Report Share Posted January 7, 2003 Dear Elaine in GA., ::Soft Hugs:: I know the waiting game stinks! The good thing is that you were not denied, right...? I'm glad that your insurance company has recognized the validity of WLS. Look at this time of waiting as a season of preparation. You can get your house in order, make/freeze meals for after your surgery, go through your closet and get rid of things you don't like now and won't fit in just a few weeks after surgery. They'll be too BIG! Won't that be grand...? Visit Mom and order protein samples. The samples helped me decide which protein flavor/consistency I liked without having to buy a large canister. Waste not, want not, right...? <A HREF= " http://www.vitalady.com/ " >Vitalady.com - Protein Supplements, Vitamins & Minerals, and Safe Snacks!</A> Take good care of yourself and remember that there are plenty of shoulders here for you to cry on. ::More hugs:: Love, Trace in Va. Beach, VA Dr. Schechner, Va. Beach, VA Open RNY -- 9/5/02 Height -- 5' 9 1/2 " Starting weight -- 351.2 Current weight -- 275 Minus -- 76 pounds gone! Gal. 2:20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2004 Report Share Posted March 21, 2004 , WELCOME! I joined not long before you, on June 1st of 2003. I think you'll find this group to be wonderfully supportive and helpful. Glad you're here! Bette 278/203/175 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2004 Report Share Posted March 21, 2004 Welcome Gymmie in Cali The difference between fit and fat is " I " What you eat between Thanksgiving and Christmas isn't as important as what you eat between Christmas and Thanksgiving God loves us in good times and in bad times. But He is even more real in our lives when we are having tough times. Coach Joe Gibbs -- Another Newbie Hello everyone, Just wanted to drop by and say hey! I have been on WW since 7/31/03 and lost 52.9 pounds and still have quite a long road ahead of me. I am married with 2 kids and live in North Texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 22, 2004 Report Share Posted March 22, 2004 Welcome to the group !! Congrats on the weight you have already lost. Keep up the good work Theresa Hello everyone, Just wanted to drop by and say hey! I have been on WW since 7/31/03 and lost 52.9 pounds and still have quite a long road ahead of me. I am married with 2 kids and live in North Texas. I look forward to getting to know you all and certainly to learning all your tips and tricks for this journey we are on. My weight loss is going so S-L-O-W-L-Y right now! I am always looking for ways to shake it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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