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In a message dated 8/30/2003 4:11:12 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

melissa@... writes:

My doctor/nurse indicated that I would be out of the hospital the third

day. The doctor indicated I would be out of work for 2 weeks, the nurse

indicated more like 4 to 6 weeks. So which is it? Can I get some feedback

from you guys on your hospital length of stay and time off from work? I am

a workaholic and I'll go crazy if it's 6 weeks....LOL

Carol Matar

Hi Carol

I am fresh out of surgery it was on 8/25/03 and my next doctor's appointment

is in two weeks and then I will see if he gives me the go ahead to return to

work, I have a sit down type of job so I won't have any stress on my body

there. I stayed in the hospital only 3 days the 25 to the 28 and had no

complications. The hospital stay was relaxing except for the barium test and

the

methalyne blue ink test, and oops almost forgot when they removed my drain

tubing

that was freaky to say the least and it hurt a little too.

Lori Anne

post op Lap RNY

8/25/03

274/266 as of today holy smokes LOL goal is 135

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Hi Carol,

Assuming you are having the surgery done laproscopically, then you

surgeon sounds more on target, but it also depends on what you do in

your work. If you do a lot of physical work where you are lifting,

etc., then it very well could be 4 to 6 weeks.

Hope this helps :)

:) Caroline

Lap RNY 5/2/03

367/288/150

Photos and more: www.tinyurl.com/bkld

> My doctor/nurse indicated that I would be out of the hospital the

third day. The doctor indicated I would be out of work for 2 weeks,

the nurse indicated more like 4 to 6 weeks. So which is it? Can I

get some feedback from you guys on your hospital length of stay and

time off from work? I am a workaholic and I'll go crazy if it's 6

weeks....LOL

>

> Carol Matar

> --------------------------

> Sent from my wireless handheld

>

> New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

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Hi Carol,

Assuming you are having the surgery done laproscopically, then you

surgeon sounds more on target, but it also depends on what you do in

your work. If you do a lot of physical work where you are lifting,

etc., then it very well could be 4 to 6 weeks.

Hope this helps :)

:) Caroline

Lap RNY 5/2/03

367/288/150

Photos and more: www.tinyurl.com/bkld

> My doctor/nurse indicated that I would be out of the hospital the

third day. The doctor indicated I would be out of work for 2 weeks,

the nurse indicated more like 4 to 6 weeks. So which is it? Can I

get some feedback from you guys on your hospital length of stay and

time off from work? I am a workaholic and I'll go crazy if it's 6

weeks....LOL

>

> Carol Matar

> --------------------------

> Sent from my wireless handheld

>

> New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

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Hi Carol,

Assuming you are having the surgery done laproscopically, then you

surgeon sounds more on target, but it also depends on what you do in

your work. If you do a lot of physical work where you are lifting,

etc., then it very well could be 4 to 6 weeks.

Hope this helps :)

:) Caroline

Lap RNY 5/2/03

367/288/150

Photos and more: www.tinyurl.com/bkld

> My doctor/nurse indicated that I would be out of the hospital the

third day. The doctor indicated I would be out of work for 2 weeks,

the nurse indicated more like 4 to 6 weeks. So which is it? Can I

get some feedback from you guys on your hospital length of stay and

time off from work? I am a workaholic and I'll go crazy if it's 6

weeks....LOL

>

> Carol Matar

> --------------------------

> Sent from my wireless handheld

>

> New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

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I wanted to hit the gym too, but the dr said wait for the full six

weeks. I also had an open. You have a more liberal dr sounds

like. I was able to go back to work in three weeks, but wish i

would have taken at least 4. If you can take more time, please do

yourself and favor and take it. We just went thru major surgery,

why rush it. No need to push your body. Just my opinion from my

personal experience.

Lori - MI

Open RnY

8-1-03

-24lbs

> I stayed for 3 days. Shoot in 2 weeks I was back at the gym. 3

days seems

> more realistic. Barring no complications.

> Mel

> Open RNY May2,2003

> 289/202/150

> New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and

better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

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I wanted to hit the gym too, but the dr said wait for the full six

weeks. I also had an open. You have a more liberal dr sounds

like. I was able to go back to work in three weeks, but wish i

would have taken at least 4. If you can take more time, please do

yourself and favor and take it. We just went thru major surgery,

why rush it. No need to push your body. Just my opinion from my

personal experience.

Lori - MI

Open RnY

8-1-03

-24lbs

> I stayed for 3 days. Shoot in 2 weeks I was back at the gym. 3

days seems

> more realistic. Barring no complications.

> Mel

> Open RNY May2,2003

> 289/202/150

> New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and

better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

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I wanted to hit the gym too, but the dr said wait for the full six

weeks. I also had an open. You have a more liberal dr sounds

like. I was able to go back to work in three weeks, but wish i

would have taken at least 4. If you can take more time, please do

yourself and favor and take it. We just went thru major surgery,

why rush it. No need to push your body. Just my opinion from my

personal experience.

Lori - MI

Open RnY

8-1-03

-24lbs

> I stayed for 3 days. Shoot in 2 weeks I was back at the gym. 3

days seems

> more realistic. Barring no complications.

> Mel

> Open RNY May2,2003

> 289/202/150

> New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and

better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

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I had an open prodedure and stayed 4 days. I am 90 miles away from

the hospital and asked to stay the extra day or I would have been

released at 3 days also. I went back to work at 3 weeks, i am a

high school teacher. I know the other women that had surgery with

me one got the go ahead at 4 weeks, but the other has been

encouraged to wait the full 6 weeks. I will be honest with you. I

didnt ask permission to go back. I had my procedure during the

summer so i didnt use any sick time, so i didnt need to inform my

employer about the procedure or when i could go back. Like i said

in an earlier post, i wish i could have had one more week at home.

It was a hard week and I am thankful for the 4 day weekend. I was

very active after my surgery and drove myself home from my one week

post op checkup. I also attended all my kids functions etc. You

will be fine and you will keep busy too. Good luck to you and i

look forward to reading more about your journey.

Lori - MI

Open RnY

8-1-03

-24lbs

> My doctor/nurse indicated that I would be out of the hospital the

third day. The doctor indicated I would be out of work for 2 weeks,

the nurse indicated more like 4 to 6 weeks. So which is it? Can I

get some feedback from you guys on your hospital length of stay and

time off from work? I am a workaholic and I'll go crazy if it's 6

weeks....LOL

>

> Carol Matar

> --------------------------

> Sent from my wireless handheld

>

> New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

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I had an open prodedure and stayed 4 days. I am 90 miles away from

the hospital and asked to stay the extra day or I would have been

released at 3 days also. I went back to work at 3 weeks, i am a

high school teacher. I know the other women that had surgery with

me one got the go ahead at 4 weeks, but the other has been

encouraged to wait the full 6 weeks. I will be honest with you. I

didnt ask permission to go back. I had my procedure during the

summer so i didnt use any sick time, so i didnt need to inform my

employer about the procedure or when i could go back. Like i said

in an earlier post, i wish i could have had one more week at home.

It was a hard week and I am thankful for the 4 day weekend. I was

very active after my surgery and drove myself home from my one week

post op checkup. I also attended all my kids functions etc. You

will be fine and you will keep busy too. Good luck to you and i

look forward to reading more about your journey.

Lori - MI

Open RnY

8-1-03

-24lbs

> My doctor/nurse indicated that I would be out of the hospital the

third day. The doctor indicated I would be out of work for 2 weeks,

the nurse indicated more like 4 to 6 weeks. So which is it? Can I

get some feedback from you guys on your hospital length of stay and

time off from work? I am a workaholic and I'll go crazy if it's 6

weeks....LOL

>

> Carol Matar

> --------------------------

> Sent from my wireless handheld

>

> New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

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Hi,

I have just received all these e-mails from a website Gastric Bypass Family

..com. Am I supposed to receive all the messages by e-mail? I thought the site

was just a forum.

Lori

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I was just walking and biking. I didn't start the weights actually until 2

months ago. Which was almost 2 months out from surgery.

Mel

Open Rny

5/2/2003

289/202/150

New to Group

>

> Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

I've

> lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

I'll

> know the exact number by then.

>

> Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and

better.

>

> I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> solids.

>

> It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> longer.

>

> A new family member,

>

>

>

>

>

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Thanks for the suggestion. I will definitely check them out.

Lap RNY 8/21/03

265 pre-op

243 today

> > Hi everyone, my name is and I live in Fort Lauderdale,

> > Florida. I had Lap RNY on 8/21/03, so I'm a newbie still. So far

> I've

> > lost about 20 pounds. I have my first post op appt next week so

> I'll

> > know the exact number by then.

> >

> > Overall this experience has been good so far. The first few days

> > afterwards were not too pleasant but I paid close attention to

> > doctors orders and I was released from the hospital on the fourth

> > day. I was thrilled to go home and each day feel better and

better.

> >

> > I'm still on protein shakes and liquids for the most part. I look

> > forward to different flavors again next week when I go to soft

> > solids.

> >

> > It's great to read everyone's posts in here and I look forward to

> > learning alot from those of you that have had this procedure done

> > longer.

> >

> > A new family member,

> >

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Hi Re'Keta,

Welcome to the group! We are glad you are here!

Cindy

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Welcome to you too ReKeta!!!

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Hello All,

My name is Re'Keta and I am new to this group but not WW, I am

restarting a diet on Monday.

Re'Keta

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Good to hear from you . I am 55 and have only been on the

losing side for one week. But I love to hear from the " pros " . You

all have such valuable information. Forty pounds in 2 and 1/2 months

is great. I remember a few years ago, it took me 6 months to lose 30

on Weight Watchers.

Charlotte

265/244/160 (14 pounds was taken off BEFORE the surgery)

9-24-03

> I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am new to this group,

but

> belong to two others so format is not new.

>

> Information:

> Name:

> Age: 52 next month

> Doctor: Cacchione

> Hospital: Norton, Louisville, KY

> Surgery: RNY July 18, 2003

> Starting weight: 285

> Present Weight: 245

> Goal Weight: 135

>

> I feel I am losing slower than others but I am satisfied with what

I

> have lost so far. It is hard to believe that it has only been 10

> weeks. My 3 month doctor's appointment is October 28,2003.

>

> I happened upon this website and liked all the information you have

> put together to help people who are pre/post op. Very

informative.

> I can see that a lot of effort and thought has gone into the

> information you have gathered and I want to thank you for all your

> hard work.

>

> WELL DONE!

>

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Good to hear from you . I am 55 and have only been on the

losing side for one week. But I love to hear from the " pros " . You

all have such valuable information. Forty pounds in 2 and 1/2 months

is great. I remember a few years ago, it took me 6 months to lose 30

on Weight Watchers.

Charlotte

265/244/160 (14 pounds was taken off BEFORE the surgery)

9-24-03

> I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am new to this group,

but

> belong to two others so format is not new.

>

> Information:

> Name:

> Age: 52 next month

> Doctor: Cacchione

> Hospital: Norton, Louisville, KY

> Surgery: RNY July 18, 2003

> Starting weight: 285

> Present Weight: 245

> Goal Weight: 135

>

> I feel I am losing slower than others but I am satisfied with what

I

> have lost so far. It is hard to believe that it has only been 10

> weeks. My 3 month doctor's appointment is October 28,2003.

>

> I happened upon this website and liked all the information you have

> put together to help people who are pre/post op. Very

informative.

> I can see that a lot of effort and thought has gone into the

> information you have gathered and I want to thank you for all your

> hard work.

>

> WELL DONE!

>

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Hi Sherrie,

Your message hit home for me. My son went through a very similar story. The ear infections, antibiotics, tubes and the speech delay, this is how it all started for us. My son will be 4 on the 14th of this month and though we have known for about a year we just received a actual evaluation that he his mildly autistic. It has been a year of hell for a lack of a better word, but I'am so glad to have been put in touch with this group. Since August they have taught me SO MUCH, I think you will find such great resources here and other people who know exactly where you are coming from. Aside from getting informed, being accepted and understood has been a god send.

What school district? We just had our IEP and it went pretty well.

What kind of class are your boys in?

Regards,

-

Noah's MOM

new to group

> Hi. My name is Sherrie. I am a mother two wonderful boys that are > both on the spectrum. My oldest, is 5 years old and diagnosed > with PDD NOS and ADHD. My younger son, , will be turning 4 the > end of this month and diagnosed with Autism. We received our > diagnosis in Jan and Feb 2003 at The University of Michigan > Development Disorder Clilnic in Ann Arbor MI, Dr. Luke Tsai. Prior to > the visit we had a long endless line to know what was going on with > my boys. Both of my boys had chronic ear infections to the point of > placing ear tubes in both ears. Our past doctors thought it was just > because of the ear infections, and they had hearing loss during the > time of language development. I could not accept that was the only > thing going on. My younger son still gets ear infections still!! We > finally got help from our current pediatrician to refer us to the U > Of MI. Since then the school MET team are now evaluating my two > boys. I know the team will be meeting with us soon and we will have > a quite large IEP meeting. I would like to hear from fellow parents > who share the same interest with thie children. Tank you Sherrie> > >

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Hi Luna,

I can't help you with your question on insurance, but I just wanted to welcome

you to the group. There is plenty of good information here and you may find the

answer to your questions in the archives. Eventually, someone will answer your

question, but if not, feel free to ask it again. Not everyone checks in to the

site everyday and the person who has the answer for you may not have seen your

question.

I just wanted to let you know that we are here for you, so please don't feel

neglected if your question doesn't get answered right away. Again, check the

archives for insurance...there is a lot of information there.

Welcome again and feel free to ask any and every question you may have.

Happy holidays,

Smooches

new to group

Hi all. I am new to the group. I will have orthognathic surgery to

correct an open bite late next year. I have a PPO health plan. My

oral surgeon's office has told me that my particular insurance

company generally only pays about 15% of the total cost for surgery.

This makes me very nervous. I have just enrolled in a flex spending

account through my employer, which will help, but I am so afraid that

I will be stuck with a massive bill.

Does anybody have any advice? Is there a way to appeal to the

insurance company to pay more?

Thanks much!

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Luna-

Double check by calling your insurance company and ask them how much they

cover for this type of surgery. My surgeon's office first told me I would

be responsible for 15% of my total surgery bill. That didn't seem right to

me, so I called my insurance (also a PPO) and they told me the surgeon's

office was wrong, I was not responsible for that 15%. I was only

responsible for the co-pays for office visits and any extra x-rays that my

surgeon needed. I'm glad I caught that, I saved myself A LOT of money!!

Hope this helps!!

-Beth

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To: orthognathicsurgerysupport

Subject: [Orthognathic Surgery Support ] new to group

Date: Tue, 25 Nov 2003 01:25:49 -0000

Hi all. I am new to the group. I will have orthognathic surgery to

correct an open bite late next year. I have a PPO health plan. My

oral surgeon's office has told me that my particular insurance

company generally only pays about 15% of the total cost for surgery.

This makes me very nervous. I have just enrolled in a flex spending

account through my employer, which will help, but I am so afraid that

I will be stuck with a massive bill.

Does anybody have any advice? Is there a way to appeal to the

insurance company to pay more?

Thanks much!

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Definitely check with your insurance company directly. While I love my OS, he

does what he does in order to make a living and I think they all have some kind

of game...

First some background....My OS is part of a group practice that accepted my

intial insurance, but due to job changes midway through my orthodontic

treatment, I was forced to change carriers. Everyone in my OS's office was on

my new PPO plan except for him. He pulled some strings to get on the PPO plan in

order to do my surgery, which I was very grateful for. But it was not all out

of the kindness of his heart. He said I was the most complicated case he ever

had and I know he had been looking forward to my surgery, so it was just as much

about not wanting to turn my case over to someone else.

Long story short, at 6 weeks post op I got a check from my insurance company for

$12,785. It was 85% of my surgeon's fees for the upper and lower jaw surgery.

Of ocurse he submitted for the full amount and only received 85%. Well, somehow

the check was made out and sent to me by mistake so I called his office and

suggested that rather than wait to straighten it out and delay their payment, I

could sign " Pay to the Order of Dr. B " on the back of the check and drop it off

to them. His staff was very grateful.

At my next appointment with him he tells me proudly that he got paid for the

surgery and that he is going to absorb the remaining 15% of the bill. I don't

know how I was able to keep my big mouth shut, but I wanted to remind him that

I, too, am a health care provider and that I know for a fact that in order to be

a member of a PPO you must agreed to accept their standard and customary fees.

Therefore, he was paid in full and there is technically no 15% remaining! In

addition, it is against the insurance company's participating provider ethics to

ask the patient to pay the difference and he would be kicked out of this PPO if

he engaged in such practices. Instead of embarrassing him, I thought about how

many more visits I have before I am done with this ordeal, smiled sweetly, and

said " How generous and kind of you Dr. B! " See, they all have some kind of

game. I did, however, inform him that he got paid by my endorsement of the

check, otherwise he would have had to wait

that much longer!

So yes, ask the insurance company directly!

Sharon

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Welcome to the group. I am

sorry for your losses. I lost my son in Nov. he was in the NICU for 19 days. The

nurses and doctors were amazing. I hope you do not mind me saying this but, I want

to say thank you for caring for our little ones. I think it takes a lot of love

to do what you do and I look up to you for that. at the same time you

understand the risks of having a preemie baby. It must be hard to go to work at

times. You know that some preemie babies live but are mental and physical

handicapped. I am sorry that you had to go through that. I cannot imagine losing

a baby and workin in the NICU. The ad cerclage

has given me a second chance. I am entering the grey zone on Tuesday. I have

been on SBR for 4 weeks and continue to be on MBR for 6 weeks. my cervix on the

last visist was 4 cm long. I am laying around as a

pre-caution until I am in my 30th week. You probably will not be

able to work after the surgery b/c of standing that long. I wish I knew of a

doc in your area but I am from Florida. What week did you loss your babies? Mine was

25 weeks. Did you go enter PTL? I did. Have you had a vaginal cerclage before? I had two. Again I am sorry for your loss. I hope

this group will be able to answer an questions you have.i

hope you are having a nice weekend.

God bless,

Taryn

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Hi, I'm Shay. I lost my 2nd little boy in Oct.

of 2002. I lost my

first in 2000. I've just started looking

into having an abdominal

cerclage done. I live in the Washington,

D.C. metro area, and I'm

having difficulty locating a doctor that performs

the surgery. Would

anyone have any information on doctors in this

area. I also work in

a hospital, and part of my job includes working

with premature babies.

I sometimes find my work unbearable because of

this. I think I will

have to stop working when I become pregnant,

because my jobs requires

that I be on my feet upwards of 8-10 hours. I dont

really know what

to expect from having this surgery.(Will I have to

be bedridden,risks

involved, sucess rates) I am glad to have found

this group. There is

so much information available. I welcome any

information. Thanks

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Welcome to the group. I am

sorry for your losses. I lost my son in Nov. he was in the NICU for 19 days. The

nurses and doctors were amazing. I hope you do not mind me saying this but, I want

to say thank you for caring for our little ones. I think it takes a lot of love

to do what you do and I look up to you for that. at the same time you

understand the risks of having a preemie baby. It must be hard to go to work at

times. You know that some preemie babies live but are mental and physical

handicapped. I am sorry that you had to go through that. I cannot imagine losing

a baby and workin in the NICU. The ad cerclage

has given me a second chance. I am entering the grey zone on Tuesday. I have

been on SBR for 4 weeks and continue to be on MBR for 6 weeks. my cervix on the

last visist was 4 cm long. I am laying around as a

pre-caution until I am in my 30th week. You probably will not be

able to work after the surgery b/c of standing that long. I wish I knew of a

doc in your area but I am from Florida. What week did you loss your babies? Mine was

25 weeks. Did you go enter PTL? I did. Have you had a vaginal cerclage before? I had two. Again I am sorry for your loss. I hope

this group will be able to answer an questions you have.i

hope you are having a nice weekend.

God bless,

Taryn

new to

group

Hi, I'm Shay. I lost my 2nd little boy in Oct.

of 2002. I lost my

first in 2000. I've just started looking

into having an abdominal

cerclage done. I live in the Washington,

D.C. metro area, and I'm

having difficulty locating a doctor that performs

the surgery. Would

anyone have any information on doctors in this

area. I also work in

a hospital, and part of my job includes working

with premature babies.

I sometimes find my work unbearable because of

this. I think I will

have to stop working when I become pregnant,

because my jobs requires

that I be on my feet upwards of 8-10 hours. I dont

really know what

to expect from having this surgery.(Will I have to

be bedridden,risks

involved, sucess rates) I am glad to have found

this group. There is

so much information available. I welcome any

information. Thanks

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Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo!

Terms of Service.

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Shay,

Welcome. I am sorry for your losses. There is a list of doctors on the abbyloopers website. I don't know of any personally as I am in NC. I was actually born and raised in andria, VA. I truly believe in the ab cerclage. After 2 losses I have my little miracle. My ab cerclage was placed at 11 weeks. This is a great group. Ask any questions you have.

Love,Brayden Austin 06-02-03}Angel{ Trustin Cody 07-17-02}Angel{ Cheyenne 6-12-00

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Hi, I'm Shay. I lost my 2nd little boy in Oct. of 2002. I lost my first in 2000. I've just started looking into having an abdominal cerclage done. I live in the Washington, D.C. metro area, and I'm having difficulty locating a doctor that performs the surgery. Would anyone have any information on doctors in this area. I also work in a hospital, and part of my job includes working with premature babies.I sometimes find my work unbearable because of this. I think I will have to stop working when I become pregnant, because my jobs requires that I be on my feet upwards of 8-10 hours. I dont really know what to expect from having this surgery.(Will I have to be bedridden,risks involved, sucess rates) I am glad to have found this group. There is so much information available. I welcome any information. Thanks

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Hi Shay,

Welcome to abbyloopers. I am glad you found this site. Sorry to

hear about your babies. It must be very difficult at work. I can

understand a little. I lost my baby boy on 8/22/03 at 22 weeks due

to IC. An attempt to place a emergency cerclage was made but the

water broke during surgery. I also work with premature and special

needs infants doing home visitng. I've done better than I thought

going back to work and seeing babies but lately it has gotten to

me. Last week I saw a 24 weeker and a 27 weeker who are both doing

very well considering. I also saw a full term " product of a

cerclage " . Some of these visits just hit home so much and make me

whish for my baby so bad. I am lucky to have an understanding

supervisor but there is no avoiding preemies or similar situations

to mine. It must be very difficult for you being in the hospital

with premature infants. Do you have other options when you get

pregnant? I am sure the emotional and physical stress would not be

good. Some go on bedrest but not all have to. I am not pregnant

now but plan to soon and will get the abdominal cerclage. They say

the success rate for and abdomnial is 90% and the success rate for a

cervical cerclage is 85%. Welcome

Mom to Angel Tucker 8/22/03 (22 weeks, failed emergent cerclage)

> Hi, I'm Shay. I lost my 2nd little boy in Oct. of 2002. I lost

my

> first in 2000. I've just started looking into having an abdominal

> cerclage done. I live in the Washington, D.C. metro area, and I'm

> having difficulty locating a doctor that performs the surgery.

Would

> anyone have any information on doctors in this area. I also work

in

> a hospital, and part of my job includes working with premature

babies.

> I sometimes find my work unbearable because of this. I think I

will

> have to stop working when I become pregnant, because my jobs

requires

> that I be on my feet upwards of 8-10 hours. I dont really know

what

> to expect from having this surgery.(Will I have to be

bedridden,risks

> involved, sucess rates) I am glad to have found this group. There

is

> so much information available. I welcome any information. Thanks

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Welcome Shay

I am so sorry to hear about your losses. You have certainly come to the

right group that will provide you with abdominal cerclage information. The

procedure is a c-section procedure which can be done pre or post pregnancy. I

chose

the pre-pregancy and it went very smooth. I was home 2 days after the

surgery and walking around at home that week. I did choose to stay home for an

extra week since my cycle started and that is where I felt a bit more discomfort

than before. If you choose, you may start to ttc by the 3rd month after the

surgery. This procedure has excellent results as you might have already read.

Most of the women in this group have normal pregnacies and work throughout the

pregnancy depending on the job. Other that go the post-preg way need some

extra recovery time since the baby is already in the womb and could put pressure

on the cervix. Recovery either way is not bad. Welcome and God Bless!

Rosie(Tx)

2 early preg.

Angel Cesar 06/01/02

Angel Mia 03/27/03

Ab Cerclage placed 07/20/03

will ttc soon

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