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In a message dated 8/31/2003 9:41:05 PM Central Standard Time,

callj@... writes:

I love reading all the posts every day and hope to be able to report more

good news of a quick surgery date on Tuesday evening.

Tammy

Pre-op 257

Congratulations Tammy!!!!! It won't be long now.

Wolfie

Post-op

Surgery-August 27,2003

Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

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congrats on your approval tammy!

lori h.

> I have been so psyched all day. Yesterday the insurance letter

came approving me for the surgery. Since it's Labor Day weekend I

won't be able to call the doc's office tomorrow but it'll be the

first call I make Tuesday morning. I am sooo excited right now. I

actually didn't see the letter until this morning. My husband and I

returned home late last night and he got the mail. When he walked

in I asked " anything good? " Of course meaning - " Did the letter

come? " But I guess he didn't pick up on my psychic message because

he said " nope " . He didn't open the letter at the time. And of

course I get that gut wrenching disappointment, because not only is

the next day Sunday (no mail) but the following day is a holiday (so

again, no mail). So this morning I'm the first one up and I'm

flipping through the mail and there's a letter from the insurance

company - I open it with shaking hands and search for the word

approved....and there it way.....YEAH!!!! I ran upstairs (which I

hope to be able to do without getting short of breath very soon) and

woke up dear ole hubby by yelling " I'M APPROVED " . He's like " huh " .

Then he's saying " wow, I didn't realize it would come from them, I

thought you'ld get something from the dr's office " . So that now

explains why he didn't realize what exactly it was that he was

holding. Looking at the whole situation as a blessing in disguise I

realize that if I had read that at midnight last night I would not

have slept all night.

>

> I love reading all the posts every day and hope to be able to

report more good news of a quick surgery date on Tuesday evening.

>

> Tammy

> Pre-op 257

>

>

>

>

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congrats on your approval tammy!

lori h.

> I have been so psyched all day. Yesterday the insurance letter

came approving me for the surgery. Since it's Labor Day weekend I

won't be able to call the doc's office tomorrow but it'll be the

first call I make Tuesday morning. I am sooo excited right now. I

actually didn't see the letter until this morning. My husband and I

returned home late last night and he got the mail. When he walked

in I asked " anything good? " Of course meaning - " Did the letter

come? " But I guess he didn't pick up on my psychic message because

he said " nope " . He didn't open the letter at the time. And of

course I get that gut wrenching disappointment, because not only is

the next day Sunday (no mail) but the following day is a holiday (so

again, no mail). So this morning I'm the first one up and I'm

flipping through the mail and there's a letter from the insurance

company - I open it with shaking hands and search for the word

approved....and there it way.....YEAH!!!! I ran upstairs (which I

hope to be able to do without getting short of breath very soon) and

woke up dear ole hubby by yelling " I'M APPROVED " . He's like " huh " .

Then he's saying " wow, I didn't realize it would come from them, I

thought you'ld get something from the dr's office " . So that now

explains why he didn't realize what exactly it was that he was

holding. Looking at the whole situation as a blessing in disguise I

realize that if I had read that at midnight last night I would not

have slept all night.

>

> I love reading all the posts every day and hope to be able to

report more good news of a quick surgery date on Tuesday evening.

>

> Tammy

> Pre-op 257

>

>

>

>

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In a message dated 9/4/2003 10:32:15 PM Central Standard Time,

wlslori@... writes:

Thanks for letting me vent.

>

> Tammy

Tammy,

When a representative of the doctors office acts like that....thats when

you get in your car, go to the office, and sit until they give you your date.

And do not leave until they do.

Wolfie

Post-op

Surgery-August 27,2003

Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

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Thanks Lori,

I called the dr's office first thing Tuesday and I've had to call back every

day since then. The secretary said that they are extremely busy and she has

several people to get scheduled. She was supposed to get back with me by

late this afternoon but never did. I thought for sure I'ld have a date for

surgery when I initially called on Tuesday. She and I are at the point now

that I think I'm starting to irritate her and it irks me because I get the

feeling that she's controlling my options here with a date. I definitely

got the message today that " SHE will call ME " and I'm not to call back. My

frustration level is high. Oh well, I just try to stay calm and realize

that it'll happen.

Thanks for letting me vent.

Tammy

preop 257

Re: The Wait Is Over!!

> congrats on your approval tammy!

> lori h.

>

>

> > I have been so psyched all day. Yesterday the insurance letter

> came approving me for the surgery. Since it's Labor Day weekend I

> won't be able to call the doc's office tomorrow but it'll be the

> first call I make Tuesday morning. I am sooo excited right now. I

> actually didn't see the letter until this morning. My husband and I

> returned home late last night and he got the mail. When he walked

> in I asked " anything good? " Of course meaning - " Did the letter

> come? " But I guess he didn't pick up on my psychic message because

> he said " nope " . He didn't open the letter at the time. And of

> course I get that gut wrenching disappointment, because not only is

> the next day Sunday (no mail) but the following day is a holiday (so

> again, no mail). So this morning I'm the first one up and I'm

> flipping through the mail and there's a letter from the insurance

> company - I open it with shaking hands and search for the word

> approved....and there it way.....YEAH!!!! I ran upstairs (which I

> hope to be able to do without getting short of breath very soon) and

> woke up dear ole hubby by yelling " I'M APPROVED " . He's like " huh " .

> Then he's saying " wow, I didn't realize it would come from them, I

> thought you'ld get something from the dr's office " . So that now

> explains why he didn't realize what exactly it was that he was

> holding. Looking at the whole situation as a blessing in disguise I

> realize that if I had read that at midnight last night I would not

> have slept all night.

> >

> > I love reading all the posts every day and hope to be able to

> report more good news of a quick surgery date on Tuesday evening.

> >

> > Tammy

> > Pre-op 257

> >

> >

> >

> >

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rrrr... is there only one person who does the scheduling? i'm

thinking that the chick is overworked & is on a power trip. hang in

there, hunny.

lori h.

> Thanks Lori,

> I called the dr's office first thing Tuesday and I've had to call

back every

> day since then. The secretary said that they are extremely busy

and she has

> several people to get scheduled. She was supposed to get back

with me by

> late this afternoon but never did. I thought for sure I'ld have a

date for

> surgery when I initially called on Tuesday. She and I are at the

point now

> that I think I'm starting to irritate her and it irks me because I

get the

> feeling that she's controlling my options here with a date. I

definitely

> got the message today that " SHE will call ME " and I'm not to call

back. My

> frustration level is high. Oh well, I just try to stay calm and

realize

> that it'll happen.

> Thanks for letting me vent.

>

> Tammy

> preop 257

> Re: The Wait Is Over!!

>

>

> > congrats on your approval tammy!

> > lori h.

> >

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In a message dated 9/5/2003 9:18:39 AM Central Standard Time,

rdelong@... writes:

Another approach with the receptionist would be to go to the office,

bring her a basket of fruit, tell her you know she's busy and really

appreciate all she's done, but you're so excited about this surgery and

really appreciate her helping you. Sometimes going the " honey " route

will make all the differences. I'm a receptionist in an office and it

can be crazy dealing with phone calls, employees, walkins, etc. FWIW.

Robin

Wisconsin

This is true. But if the honey route don't work. Pull up a chair, lol

Wolfie

Post-op

Surgery-August 27,2003

Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

Beginning weight-339

Goal Weight-?

" Skinny Wishes! "

When I began this journey...I felt I walked it alone...but with each step

forward that I took...I saw both women and men joining me on my journey

forward...It is a wonderful journey not to have to take it alone....I love you

all.

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In a message dated 9/5/2003 9:18:39 AM Central Standard Time,

rdelong@... writes:

Another approach with the receptionist would be to go to the office,

bring her a basket of fruit, tell her you know she's busy and really

appreciate all she's done, but you're so excited about this surgery and

really appreciate her helping you. Sometimes going the " honey " route

will make all the differences. I'm a receptionist in an office and it

can be crazy dealing with phone calls, employees, walkins, etc. FWIW.

Robin

Wisconsin

This is true. But if the honey route don't work. Pull up a chair, lol

Wolfie

Post-op

Surgery-August 27,2003

Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

Beginning weight-339

Goal Weight-?

" Skinny Wishes! "

When I began this journey...I felt I walked it alone...but with each step

forward that I took...I saw both women and men joining me on my journey

forward...It is a wonderful journey not to have to take it alone....I love you

all.

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In a message dated 9/5/2003 9:18:39 AM Central Standard Time,

rdelong@... writes:

Another approach with the receptionist would be to go to the office,

bring her a basket of fruit, tell her you know she's busy and really

appreciate all she's done, but you're so excited about this surgery and

really appreciate her helping you. Sometimes going the " honey " route

will make all the differences. I'm a receptionist in an office and it

can be crazy dealing with phone calls, employees, walkins, etc. FWIW.

Robin

Wisconsin

This is true. But if the honey route don't work. Pull up a chair, lol

Wolfie

Post-op

Surgery-August 27,2003

Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

Beginning weight-339

Goal Weight-?

" Skinny Wishes! "

When I began this journey...I felt I walked it alone...but with each step

forward that I took...I saw both women and men joining me on my journey

forward...It is a wonderful journey not to have to take it alone....I love you

all.

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Another approach with the receptionist would be to go to the office,

bring her a basket of fruit, tell her you know she's busy and really

appreciate all she's done, but you're so excited about this surgery and

really appreciate her helping you. Sometimes going the " honey " route

will make all the differences. I'm a receptionist in an office and it

can be crazy dealing with phone calls, employees, walkins, etc. FWIW.

Robin

Wisconsin

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Another approach with the receptionist would be to go to the office,

bring her a basket of fruit, tell her you know she's busy and really

appreciate all she's done, but you're so excited about this surgery and

really appreciate her helping you. Sometimes going the " honey " route

will make all the differences. I'm a receptionist in an office and it

can be crazy dealing with phone calls, employees, walkins, etc. FWIW.

Robin

Wisconsin

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Another approach with the receptionist would be to go to the office,

bring her a basket of fruit, tell her you know she's busy and really

appreciate all she's done, but you're so excited about this surgery and

really appreciate her helping you. Sometimes going the " honey " route

will make all the differences. I'm a receptionist in an office and it

can be crazy dealing with phone calls, employees, walkins, etc. FWIW.

Robin

Wisconsin

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Congradulations on your date. It is a wonderful feeling isn't it?

Jill H.

271/pre-op

10/20/03

> Wolfie,

>

> LOL, you're absolutely right. Luckily on Friday when I called once

again

> she was able to give me a date and she actually apologized for

having been

> so rude. I guess the doc's office is just exploding with people

requesting

> consults for surgery. My date........is.........November 12th!!!

Yea.

> Actually I was a little disappointed at first because I thought

it'd happen

> much sooner. Then I realized it's a real blessing from a career

perspective

> as I will stay away from work until after the first of the new year

> probably. I feel much calmer now that I know a date and I can

concentrate

> on getting myself fully ready for the surgery. Guess I'll be

having pureed

> turkey and sweet potatos at Thanksgiving. Mm mm good.

> Thanks guys, you all are a terrific bunch of people.

>

> Tammy

> preop 257

> Nov 12 is the day.

>

>

> Re: Re: The Wait Is Over!!

>

>

> > In a message dated 9/4/2003 10:32:15 PM Central Standard Time,

> > wlslori@y... writes:

> > Thanks for letting me vent.

> > >

> > > Tammy

> > Tammy,

> > When a representative of the doctors office acts like

that....thats

> when

> > you get in your car, go to the office, and sit until they give

you your

> date.

> > And do not leave until they do.

> >

> > Wolfie

> > Post-op

> > Surgery-August 27,2003

> > Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

> >

> >

> >

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Wolfie,

LOL, you're absolutely right. Luckily on Friday when I called once again

she was able to give me a date and she actually apologized for having been

so rude. I guess the doc's office is just exploding with people requesting

consults for surgery. My date........is.........November 12th!!! Yea.

Actually I was a little disappointed at first because I thought it'd happen

much sooner. Then I realized it's a real blessing from a career perspective

as I will stay away from work until after the first of the new year

probably. I feel much calmer now that I know a date and I can concentrate

on getting myself fully ready for the surgery. Guess I'll be having pureed

turkey and sweet potatos at Thanksgiving. Mm mm good.

Thanks guys, you all are a terrific bunch of people.

Tammy

preop 257

Nov 12 is the day.

Re: Re: The Wait Is Over!!

> In a message dated 9/4/2003 10:32:15 PM Central Standard Time,

> wlslori@... writes:

> Thanks for letting me vent.

> >

> > Tammy

> Tammy,

> When a representative of the doctors office acts like that....thats

when

> you get in your car, go to the office, and sit until they give you your

date.

> And do not leave until they do.

>

> Wolfie

> Post-op

> Surgery-August 27,2003

> Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

>

>

>

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Thanks Robin, I know I was getting really frustrated with her. In another

message I've addressed that it's all worked out. I know she's extremely

busy and will remember to thank her for her role in all this next time I see

her.

Tammy

Re: The Wait Is Over!!

> Another approach with the receptionist would be to go to the office,

> bring her a basket of fruit, tell her you know she's busy and really

> appreciate all she's done, but you're so excited about this surgery and

> really appreciate her helping you. Sometimes going the " honey " route

> will make all the differences. I'm a receptionist in an office and it

> can be crazy dealing with phone calls, employees, walkins, etc. FWIW.

>

> Robin

> Wisconsin

>

>

>

>

>

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Thanks Robin, I know I was getting really frustrated with her. In another

message I've addressed that it's all worked out. I know she's extremely

busy and will remember to thank her for her role in all this next time I see

her.

Tammy

Re: The Wait Is Over!!

> Another approach with the receptionist would be to go to the office,

> bring her a basket of fruit, tell her you know she's busy and really

> appreciate all she's done, but you're so excited about this surgery and

> really appreciate her helping you. Sometimes going the " honey " route

> will make all the differences. I'm a receptionist in an office and it

> can be crazy dealing with phone calls, employees, walkins, etc. FWIW.

>

> Robin

> Wisconsin

>

>

>

>

>

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Jill,

You're right, it's a great feeling to know that there's progression on this

long road to surgery. I'll be looking forward to hearing how your surgery

was towards the end of October. Do you know if you're having Lap or Open?

I'm assuming you're having RNY? I know there's still people in the group

waiting to hear from their insurance companies so I feel we're among the

fortunate ones right now to have our dates.

Tammy

pre-op 257

11/12/03

---- Original Message -----

To: Gastric_Bypass_Family >

Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 6:56 PM

Subject: Re: The Wait Is Over!!

> Congradulations on your date. It is a wonderful feeling isn't it?

> Jill H.

> 271/pre-op

> 10/20/03

>

>

> > Wolfie,

> >

> > LOL, you're absolutely right. Luckily on Friday when I called once

> again

> > she was able to give me a date and she actually apologized for

> having been

> > so rude. I guess the doc's office is just exploding with people

> requesting

> > consults for surgery. My date........is.........November 12th!!!

> Yea.

> > Actually I was a little disappointed at first because I thought

> it'd happen

> > much sooner. Then I realized it's a real blessing from a career

> perspective

> > as I will stay away from work until after the first of the new year

> > probably. I feel much calmer now that I know a date and I can

> concentrate

> > on getting myself fully ready for the surgery. Guess I'll be

> having pureed

> > turkey and sweet potatos at Thanksgiving. Mm mm good.

> > Thanks guys, you all are a terrific bunch of people.

> >

> > Tammy

> > preop 257

> > Nov 12 is the day.

> >

> >

> > Re: Re: The Wait Is Over!!

> >

> >

> > > In a message dated 9/4/2003 10:32:15 PM Central Standard Time,

> > > wlslori@y... writes:

> > > Thanks for letting me vent.

> > > >

> > > > Tammy

> > > Tammy,

> > > When a representative of the doctors office acts like

> that....thats

> > when

> > > you get in your car, go to the office, and sit until they give

> you your

> > date.

> > > And do not leave until they do.

> > >

> > > Wolfie

> > > Post-op

> > > Surgery-August 27,2003

> > > Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

> > >

> > >

> > >

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Jill,

You're right, it's a great feeling to know that there's progression on this

long road to surgery. I'll be looking forward to hearing how your surgery

was towards the end of October. Do you know if you're having Lap or Open?

I'm assuming you're having RNY? I know there's still people in the group

waiting to hear from their insurance companies so I feel we're among the

fortunate ones right now to have our dates.

Tammy

pre-op 257

11/12/03

---- Original Message -----

To: Gastric_Bypass_Family >

Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2003 6:56 PM

Subject: Re: The Wait Is Over!!

> Congradulations on your date. It is a wonderful feeling isn't it?

> Jill H.

> 271/pre-op

> 10/20/03

>

>

> > Wolfie,

> >

> > LOL, you're absolutely right. Luckily on Friday when I called once

> again

> > she was able to give me a date and she actually apologized for

> having been

> > so rude. I guess the doc's office is just exploding with people

> requesting

> > consults for surgery. My date........is.........November 12th!!!

> Yea.

> > Actually I was a little disappointed at first because I thought

> it'd happen

> > much sooner. Then I realized it's a real blessing from a career

> perspective

> > as I will stay away from work until after the first of the new year

> > probably. I feel much calmer now that I know a date and I can

> concentrate

> > on getting myself fully ready for the surgery. Guess I'll be

> having pureed

> > turkey and sweet potatos at Thanksgiving. Mm mm good.

> > Thanks guys, you all are a terrific bunch of people.

> >

> > Tammy

> > preop 257

> > Nov 12 is the day.

> >

> >

> > Re: Re: The Wait Is Over!!

> >

> >

> > > In a message dated 9/4/2003 10:32:15 PM Central Standard Time,

> > > wlslori@y... writes:

> > > Thanks for letting me vent.

> > > >

> > > > Tammy

> > > Tammy,

> > > When a representative of the doctors office acts like

> that....thats

> > when

> > > you get in your car, go to the office, and sit until they give

> you your

> > date.

> > > And do not leave until they do.

> > >

> > > Wolfie

> > > Post-op

> > > Surgery-August 27,2003

> > > Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

> > >

> > >

> > >

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congrats on your date, tammy!

lori h.

> Wolfie,

>

> LOL, you're absolutely right. Luckily on Friday when I called

once again

> she was able to give me a date and she actually apologized for

having been

> so rude. I guess the doc's office is just exploding with people

requesting

> consults for surgery. My date........is.........November 12th!!!

Yea.

> Actually I was a little disappointed at first because I thought

it'd happen

> much sooner. Then I realized it's a real blessing from a career

perspective

> as I will stay away from work until after the first of the new year

> probably. I feel much calmer now that I know a date and I can

concentrate

> on getting myself fully ready for the surgery. Guess I'll be

having pureed

> turkey and sweet potatos at Thanksgiving. Mm mm good.

> Thanks guys, you all are a terrific bunch of people.

>

> Tammy

> preop 257

> Nov 12 is the day.

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Tammy, I'll be having an open Rny.

Jill H.

> > > Wolfie,

> > >

> > > LOL, you're absolutely right. Luckily on Friday when I called

once

> > again

> > > she was able to give me a date and she actually apologized for

> > having been

> > > so rude. I guess the doc's office is just exploding with people

> > requesting

> > > consults for surgery. My date........is.........November

12th!!!

> > Yea.

> > > Actually I was a little disappointed at first because I thought

> > it'd happen

> > > much sooner. Then I realized it's a real blessing from a career

> > perspective

> > > as I will stay away from work until after the first of the new

year

> > > probably. I feel much calmer now that I know a date and I can

> > concentrate

> > > on getting myself fully ready for the surgery. Guess I'll be

> > having pureed

> > > turkey and sweet potatos at Thanksgiving. Mm mm good.

> > > Thanks guys, you all are a terrific bunch of people.

> > >

> > > Tammy

> > > preop 257

> > > Nov 12 is the day.

> > >

> > >

> > > Re: Re: The Wait Is Over!!

> > >

> > >

> > > > In a message dated 9/4/2003 10:32:15 PM Central Standard Time,

> > > > wlslori@y... writes:

> > > > Thanks for letting me vent.

> > > > >

> > > > > Tammy

> > > > Tammy,

> > > > When a representative of the doctors office acts like

> > that....thats

> > > when

> > > > you get in your car, go to the office, and sit until they give

> > you your

> > > date.

> > > > And do not leave until they do.

> > > >

> > > > Wolfie

> > > > Post-op

> > > > Surgery-August 27,2003

> > > > Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

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Jill,

Me too from what I understand. I didn't fully understand when people where

referring to Lap versus Open at first. Now I do and I found out that my

surgeon does open for the most part.

Tammy

Re: Re: The Wait Is Over!!

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > In a message dated 9/4/2003 10:32:15 PM Central Standard Time,

> > > > > wlslori@y... writes:

> > > > > Thanks for letting me vent.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Tammy

> > > > > Tammy,

> > > > > When a representative of the doctors office acts like

> > > that....thats

> > > > when

> > > > > you get in your car, go to the office, and sit until they give

> > > you your

> > > > date.

> > > > > And do not leave until they do.

> > > > >

> > > > > Wolfie

> > > > > Post-op

> > > > > Surgery-August 27,2003

> > > > > Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

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Jill,

Me too from what I understand. I didn't fully understand when people where

referring to Lap versus Open at first. Now I do and I found out that my

surgeon does open for the most part.

Tammy

Re: Re: The Wait Is Over!!

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > In a message dated 9/4/2003 10:32:15 PM Central Standard Time,

> > > > > wlslori@y... writes:

> > > > > Thanks for letting me vent.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Tammy

> > > > > Tammy,

> > > > > When a representative of the doctors office acts like

> > > that....thats

> > > > when

> > > > > you get in your car, go to the office, and sit until they give

> > > you your

> > > > date.

> > > > > And do not leave until they do.

> > > > >

> > > > > Wolfie

> > > > > Post-op

> > > > > Surgery-August 27,2003

> > > > > Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

> > > > >

> > > > >

> > > > >

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Jill,

Me too from what I understand. I didn't fully understand when people where

referring to Lap versus Open at first. Now I do and I found out that my

surgeon does open for the most part.

Tammy

Re: Re: The Wait Is Over!!

> > > >

> > > >

> > > > > In a message dated 9/4/2003 10:32:15 PM Central Standard Time,

> > > > > wlslori@y... writes:

> > > > > Thanks for letting me vent.

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Tammy

> > > > > Tammy,

> > > > > When a representative of the doctors office acts like

> > > that....thats

> > > > when

> > > > > you get in your car, go to the office, and sit until they give

> > > you your

> > > > date.

> > > > > And do not leave until they do.

> > > > >

> > > > > Wolfie

> > > > > Post-op

> > > > > Surgery-August 27,2003

> > > > > Dr. Lee A. Schmitt

> > > > >

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