Guest guest Posted May 16, 2000 Report Share Posted May 16, 2000 Hang in there Missy!!!! Most of us have had to wait several months and some even 2 years before they got to have their surgery!!! You'll get there. Keep that chin up and let us here asap when you hear from BC BS. We will celebrate with you!!! I had to wait 7 months from the time I decided that the MGB was what I wanted to do until I got to have it done!! You will get your life back!!! Anne in Mo MGB 1 10 2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2000 Report Share Posted May 16, 2000 In a message dated 5/16/2000 9:22:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, missylue2@... writes: << Pray for me as BCBS makes their decision.......it is a covered benefit - it just has to predetermined to be " medically necessary. " Looking forward to " the other side. " Sincerely, Missy Gooden >> My prayers are with you Missy!!! I'm in this hurry up and wait with Ins. game too, but not as long as you, So good luck toward you're quest to reach the other side. Wanting to be on the other side, Cathy in Lenoir, NC Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 BMI 42 " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2000 Report Share Posted May 16, 2000 In a message dated 5/16/2000 9:22:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, missylue2@... writes: << Pray for me as BCBS makes their decision.......it is a covered benefit - it just has to predetermined to be " medically necessary. " Looking forward to " the other side. " Sincerely, Missy Gooden >> My prayers are with you Missy!!! I'm in this hurry up and wait with Ins. game too, but not as long as you, So good luck toward you're quest to reach the other side. Wanting to be on the other side, Cathy in Lenoir, NC Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 BMI 42 " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2000 Report Share Posted May 16, 2000 In a message dated 5/16/2000 9:22:37 AM Eastern Daylight Time, missylue2@... writes: << Pray for me as BCBS makes their decision.......it is a covered benefit - it just has to predetermined to be " medically necessary. " Looking forward to " the other side. " Sincerely, Missy Gooden >> My prayers are with you Missy!!! I'm in this hurry up and wait with Ins. game too, but not as long as you, So good luck toward you're quest to reach the other side. Wanting to be on the other side, Cathy in Lenoir, NC Patient Info Emailed on 5/2/00 BMI 42 " A Journey Of A Thousand Miles Begins With A Single Step! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2000 Report Share Posted May 16, 2000 call them, bug them, email them until you know. that is what i did paula missylue2@... wrote: > > Hi, guys! > I haven't posted in a while... I switched to web mail only as I > was becoming depressed over waiting and waiting and waiting. I have > waited since the first week of March, thinking the insurance company > had all my information. They kept saying they had not received > anything - Debbie kept saying she had sent it in. In the end, my pt. > info. form was too LONG and had jammed up Dr. R's system and Debbie > had NOT been able to send anything. BCBS said they finally received > the request on Thursday, 5-11, and assured me that an answer should > be given by the end of this week. My packet has been completed and > sent in over a month and a half ago. I'm 5 ft, 3 inches & 260 > lbs.... and really, really tired. My blood pressure is through the > roof and I take two doses of BP meds. a day, but still feel bad and > weak and exhausted all the time. I miss my life. I have switched > back to e-mails for this list and hope to draw some strength and > courage from all of you once again. Pray for me as BCBS makes their > decision.......it is a covered benefit - it just has to predetermined > to be " medically necessary. " Looking forward to " the other side. " > Sincerely, Missy Gooden > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Join Garden.com's affiliate program and enjoy numerous benefits. > To learn more click here: > http://click.egroups.com/1/2955/2/_/453517/_/958483266/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2000 Report Share Posted May 16, 2000 call them, bug them, email them until you know. that is what i did paula missylue2@... wrote: > > Hi, guys! > I haven't posted in a while... I switched to web mail only as I > was becoming depressed over waiting and waiting and waiting. I have > waited since the first week of March, thinking the insurance company > had all my information. They kept saying they had not received > anything - Debbie kept saying she had sent it in. In the end, my pt. > info. form was too LONG and had jammed up Dr. R's system and Debbie > had NOT been able to send anything. BCBS said they finally received > the request on Thursday, 5-11, and assured me that an answer should > be given by the end of this week. My packet has been completed and > sent in over a month and a half ago. I'm 5 ft, 3 inches & 260 > lbs.... and really, really tired. My blood pressure is through the > roof and I take two doses of BP meds. a day, but still feel bad and > weak and exhausted all the time. I miss my life. I have switched > back to e-mails for this list and hope to draw some strength and > courage from all of you once again. Pray for me as BCBS makes their > decision.......it is a covered benefit - it just has to predetermined > to be " medically necessary. " Looking forward to " the other side. " > Sincerely, Missy Gooden > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Join Garden.com's affiliate program and enjoy numerous benefits. > To learn more click here: > http://click.egroups.com/1/2955/2/_/453517/_/958483266/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2000 Report Share Posted May 16, 2000 Hi Missy, Boy do we have a lot in common. My PI form was also too long and it crashed Dr. R's computer. I am 5'3 " weigh 245 and I also have to prove medical necessity. I am sending in my packet today. I picked up my photos yesterday and I have been really depressed ever since I saw them. I can't believe it's me in those pictures. It's really sad, no wonder I'm always exhausted. I look like a sumo wrestler. This surgery won't get here soon enough for me. I should know something this week from Prudential. I hope you find out something soon. Keep in touch. Best Wishes, Genz missylue2@... wrote: > Hi, guys! > I haven't posted in a while... I switched to web mail only as I > was becoming depressed over waiting and waiting and waiting. I have > waited since the first week of March, thinking the insurance company > had all my information. They kept saying they had not received > anything - Debbie kept saying she had sent it in. In the end, my pt. > info. form was too LONG and had jammed up Dr. R's system and Debbie > had NOT been able to send anything. BCBS said they finally received > the request on Thursday, 5-11, and assured me that an answer should > be given by the end of this week. My packet has been completed and > sent in over a month and a half ago. I'm 5 ft, 3 inches & 260 > lbs.... and really, really tired. My blood pressure is through the > roof and I take two doses of BP meds. a day, but still feel bad and > weak and exhausted all the time. I miss my life. I have switched > back to e-mails for this list and hope to draw some strength and > courage from all of you once again. Pray for me as BCBS makes their > decision.......it is a covered benefit - it just has to predetermined > to be " medically necessary. " Looking forward to " the other side. " > Sincerely, Missy Gooden > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Join Garden.com's affiliate program and enjoy numerous benefits. > To learn more click here: > http://click.egroups.com/1/2955/2/_/453517/_/958483266/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2000 Report Share Posted May 16, 2000 Genz~ You are too funny!!! Maybe we should move to Japan (I looked like a sumo wrestler in my pix, too) -- in Japan sumo wrestlers are worshipped and considered sexy!!!!! I hope to meet you -- are you trying for a late May surgery date? Best / e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2000 Report Share Posted May 16, 2000 e, Are you joking? Sumo wrestlers are considered sexy? I better stay away from Japan I don't have the strength or the stamina to run from all those Japanese men. I can't imagine anyone thinking this body is sexy. I've always said I'm a Renaissance woman born a few centuries too late. I just finished my packet....I just reread my patient letter and needed to correct Dr. R's MGB surgeries from almost 500 to almost 600. By the time he gets to mine it will be almost 700. If he gets this approved in time and if Prudential comes through I hope to have a May date. Probably clinic on the 30th and surgery on the 31st. Oh what the heck...I'll go in June if I have to. I wish you all the best. Love, Genz e wrote: > Genz~ > > > > You are too funny!!! Maybe we should move to Japan (I looked like a sumo wrestler in my pix, too) -- in Japan sumo wrestlers are worshipped and considered sexy!!!!! > > I hope to meet you -- are you trying for a late May surgery date? > > Best / e > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2000 Report Share Posted May 16, 2000 Genz, BTW did you see the story in today's paper about the sumo wrestler who didn't tie his sash tight enough and he lost his uniform (diaper)? On live TV last night!!!! I guess there were some traumatized children last night. He got a BIG fine and some other punishment. But I'll bet if you had seen that program, you would retract your statement!!!!! LOL Shari Re: I'm Back , Are you joking? Sumo wrestlers are considered sexy? I better stay away from Japan I don't have the strength or the stamina to run from all those Japanese men. I Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 16, 2000 Report Share Posted May 16, 2000 In a message dated 5/16/00 9:22:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time, missylue2@... writes: << Pray for me as BCBS makes their decision.......it is a covered benefit - it just has to predetermined to be " medically necessary. " Looking forward to " the other side. " Sincerely, Missy Gooden >> Missy, You and BCBS are in my prayers. I note of hope...BCBS is one of the better insurance companies for approving this surgery. They approved mine in 3 weeks. I had to fax them the paperwork myself because they said they did not have it. It sat on someone's desk for a week and by the begining of the third week they had sent out a letter! Just double check the letter for mistakes. For instance, our insurance is through my hubby's company and they wrote the letter approving HIM for the surgery. This was particularly funny since my hubby weighs about 150lbs!! LOL I called them and the faxed me a corrected letter immediately. God bless! {{HUGS}} Claire MGB 4/10/00 300/277 15.25 inches lost forever!! Dr. Rutledge (http:/clos.net) " He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. " - Phil. 1:6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2000 Report Share Posted May 17, 2000 Missy, I'm 5'3 , 212 pounds, with some other health issues and I am already 8 days postop. I had BCBS of TX and once they had all my info I was approvediin 5 days. Please do not despair. There is light at the end of your tunnel. This group will all be pulling for you. It is wonderful but it is not a miracle but a chance to begin again and get it right. If I can be of any help to you please let me know. I will keep you in my prayer that God will intervene and give you the peace and assurance that you need at this time. Deb in WY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2000 Report Share Posted May 17, 2000 Missy, I'm 5'3 , 212 pounds, with some other health issues and I am already 8 days postop. I had BCBS of TX and once they had all my info I was approvediin 5 days. Please do not despair. There is light at the end of your tunnel. This group will all be pulling for you. It is wonderful but it is not a miracle but a chance to begin again and get it right. If I can be of any help to you please let me know. I will keep you in my prayer that God will intervene and give you the peace and assurance that you need at this time. Deb in WY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 17, 2000 Report Share Posted May 17, 2000 In a message dated 5/17/2000 9:43:29 AM Eastern Daylight Time, DK4498@... writes: << I'm 5'3 , 212 pounds, with some other health issues and I am already 8 days >> Deb, I did not realize we were twins. Same size and shoot I even like the cowboy country lol I can't wait ti visit my sister in law there they have a cabin there. Its big and beautiful only this time they can say that about the state not me.lol glad to hear your doing good. Keep posting! Trisha Lanman praying Dr. R. will help me to the other side soon!!! Las Vegas NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2000 Report Share Posted May 23, 2000 Hi.. I am new to the list, but have been spending about 20 hours a day reading emails and things on the web site for about the last 3 weeks or so. I am absolutely positive this surgery is the thing for me. I have an appointment with my PCP next week to talk it over with him, and then hopefully, I can get the ball rolling. I am hoping to be on the other side before this summer is over. I am also curious as to what happened to . I gather from one email I read that it might not have been the surgery itself that was the cause of her death. Any info anyone can share with me would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much! Debbie in IL P.S. I think everyone at the MGB web site and this list are very special people! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2000 Report Share Posted May 24, 2000 In a message dated 5/23/00 11:22:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Hadjab@... writes: << I think everyone at the MGB web site and this list are very special people! >> Welcome Debbie, Your assessment is right about the folks on this list! They are WONDERFUL!! Welcome and feel free to jump right in! {{HUGS}} Claire MGB 4/10/00 300/272 15.25 inches lost forever!! Dr. Rutledge (http:/clos.net) " He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus. " - Phil. 1:6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 24, 2000 Report Share Posted May 24, 2000 CLAIRE , YOUR BACK AND I'M SURE HAPPY. I'VE MISSED YOUR ((HUGS)) and your warm and uplifting messages. PLEASE come to Fla in the Fall sometime. The group is planning a reunion and they are going to use my home and my dads in Crystal River. I cant wait to meet you face to face, and ((HUGS)) to ((HUGS)). Lv Judi in Fla Quoting sMama2@...: > In a message dated 5/23/00 11:22:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > Hadjab@... > writes: > > << I think everyone at the MGB web site and this list are very special > people! > >> > > Welcome Debbie, > > Your assessment is right about the folks on this list! They are > WONDERFUL!! > Welcome and feel free to jump right in! > > {{HUGS}} > > Claire > MGB 4/10/00 > 300/272 > 15.25 inches lost forever!! > Dr. Rutledge (http:/clos.net) > > > " He who began a good work in you will be faithful to complete it until the > day of Christ Jesus. " - Phil. 1:6 > > -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- > Find long lost high school friends: > http://click.egroups.com/1/4056/2/_/453517/_/959211210/ > -------------------------------------------------------- ---------------- > > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass Mailing List at Onelist.com > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net > Get the Patient Manual at http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm > > > ----------------------------------------------------- This mail sent through Hitter Communications Webmail http://webmail.hitter.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 I am so glad u had a good time. I hope u fell better soon! nancy m. Werre wrote: > Hi all, > > I'm back from Las Vegas (where I caught a flu bug). So I am still > under the weather. > > Had a good time and saw three great shows, the Rightous Bros, EFX and > Wayne Newton. All were great. > > Las Vegas has changed since I was there 20 years ago, don't bother > renting a car unless you intend to do major sightseeing. Parking is > much tougher there these days. > > Take care, Bill Werre > > If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may > unsubscribe by sending a blank email to > > shydrager-unsubscribe > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Bill, Welcome home...Give me a call when you feel better. We have some new interest in our local group. Feel better. Terri ( in the shadow of 's Flying Machine ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Bill, Wish I had know you were here, we could have met. Ray I'm back > Hi all, > > I'm back from Las Vegas (where I caught a flu bug). So I am still > under the weather. > > Had a good time and saw three great shows, the Rightous Bros, EFX and > Wayne Newton. All were great. > > Las Vegas has changed since I was there 20 years ago, don't bother > renting a car unless you intend to do major sightseeing. Parking is > much tougher there these days. > > Take care, Bill Werre > > > If you do not wish to belong to shydrager, you may > unsubscribe by sending a blank email to > > shydrager-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Ray, Sorry but we flew in Friday evening and had to rush to get the see the Rightous Brothers. Saturday evening I had tickets to EFX and Sunday we saw Wayne Newton, then we were on our way back to the Airport at 8 AM Monday morning. So we did not have much time for anything else. I did walk from the Bellagio to the MGM Grand and back on Saturday about noon to pick up my tickets for EFX. Sunday morning I walked around the block and watched the fountain show at the Belagio. Take care, Bill Werre =============================== Ray wrote: > Bill, Wish I had know you were here, we could have met. > > Ray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Terri, WELL! Did you get a black eye from the flying machine? ) Take care (and watch out for low flying hoists), Bill Werre P.S. I picked up my new Chrysler Convertible in Tysons this morning ) Big smile, lousy checkbook balance! ----------------------------------------------------------- Tvm2929@... wrote: Hi Bill, Welcome home...Give me a call when you feel better. We have some new interest in our local group. Feel better. Terri ( in the shadow of 's Flying Machine ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 > Dear Terry, Heidi and everyone else I missed, > > Sorry I haven't posted in such a long time, but I've been really, > really sick. I've been in and out of hospitals since March with this > damn disease. Dear Kittylady, I'm so sorry to hear this! You had been doing so well prior to that and so happy with your new doc. We've missed you bunches! Write with a full update when you're feeling up to it and have the time. Meanwhile, take best care of yourself. With hope and prayers, Heidi Heidi H. Griffeth - SC hhessgriffeth@... Southeastern Representative Pancreatitis Association, Intl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 , I'm so sorry that you've been so ill with acute attacks. Take care of your self as best you can and know that we are thinking of you and hoping that things get better soon. When you are able, just check in and let us know how you are doing. We'll all be sending good thoughts and vibes and prayers and all your way. Kimber -- Kimber hominid2@... Southwest Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 14, 2002 Report Share Posted June 14, 2002 , I'm so sorry that you've been so ill with acute attacks. Take care of your self as best you can and know that we are thinking of you and hoping that things get better soon. When you are able, just check in and let us know how you are doing. We'll all be sending good thoughts and vibes and prayers and all your way. Kimber -- Kimber hominid2@... Southwest Representative Pancreatitis Association, International Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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