Re: Digest Number 978

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In a message dated 3/29/00 12:07:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,

MiniGastricBypass (AT) onelist (DOT) com writes:

<< Hi Joann,

I've sent my form to Dr. R and he told me they were sending it in. I

received my intense copy. I have 3 more contacts to get. I have a

mammogram

this Thursday. My complete physical will be done with me internist her on

4/18. I'm going to take my pictures on Saturday. All I have to do is write

my patient letter and I just don't know where to start. My husband has to

write his and he is having g a little problem putting his feelings into

words. That's were I am, just doing my part and waiting on the insurance.

I'd love to be a support partner for you 'cause I believe it is the only way

to go. Where are you in the process?

God Bless

Deb

>>

Hi Deb,

Sounds like we are close enough in the works that we could possibly be litter

mates!

I'm afraid I did things backwards. LOL I started with all the pre-op Dr

visits before Insurance approval. I wasn't sure how to go about it. Actually

it was good because I ended up having to have an indometrial biopsy after my

Pap. And then after my mammogram They made me go for and ultra sound, spot

compression mamo, and finally a breast biopsy for a mass in my right breast!

Needless to say I spent all my days off for February and March in Drs.

office. I have Mitral Valve Prolapse and had to have a stress test and

Echocardiogram just to satisfy the Doc. Luckily and after many worrisome

nights all the tests came back negative for any serious problems.

Now my biggest hurdle is the insurance co! They approve the surgery but not

with Dr R because he is out of network. I'm in the process of fighting that

now. They told me a few days ago that I have to get a referral for Dr R from

another Bariatric surgeon in the network. I don't see another Dr in the same

business saying " hey go to another Dr who is better than me! " So I feel like

I'm at a stand still. I plan to make an appointment but who knows what will

happen. I refuse to give up!! I'm not thrilled about having my picture done

but will do that this weekend. I would love to be your " support buddy " We all

have to stick together!

JoAnn ^j^

" Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble

remembering how to fly. "

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In a message dated 3/29/00 12:07:53 AM Eastern Standard Time,

MiniGastricBypass (AT) onelist (DOT) com writes:

<<

Kathy

Re: I'M

APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...

>>

CONGRATULATIONS Kathy!!! You sure deserve to be approved after the long wait!

JoAnn ^j^

" Friends are angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble

remembering how to fly. "

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In a message dated 3/28/00 11:08:00 PM Central Standard Time,

MiniGastricBypass (AT) onelist (DOT) com writes:

<< Jane ..thanks and how are you doing??? Kathy STewart >>

I'm doing really good. I'm into week 2 now and not feeling nearly as hungry

as I did the first week. Surgery was a breeze for me. I can only hope and

pray that other have it as easy as I did. When are you planning on having

your surgery?

Jane Kunert

MGB 3/20/00

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JoAnn,

There may be other Drs. out there, but I don't know of any that do this

procedure through a laproscope. That is what makes Dr. R. so special. I

will fight my insurance tooth and nail over this if I have to. Not only is

he the only one who doe it, but the cost to the insurance company is a great

deal less than with the open procedure. I've paid enough in premiums over

the last 3 years that if I want this they should cough up the rest. The CEO

of our hospital has been known to cll me a bull dog in a cocker body. I'm

not afraid to speak my mind or fight for my rights. After I am a patient

advocate in my profession as an RN.

Keep the faith girl and we will get there.

Deb