Re: letter to grievance board

[Guest guest]

Tess,

I thought your letter was excellent. Truth to tell, it brought tears

to my eyes. I will pray that you get the consult and that you will

eventually get the surgery you need.

Thinking of you.

Al

> Hi Family...This is a draft of the letter I'm bringing to the

grievance

> committee. If you have any thoughts on changes or additions or

anything,

> please do tell me. (I don't have a printer so my best friend is

printing

> it for me.)

> I'm also bringing letters from my doctors, a list of comorbidities,

a

> list of medications & their prices, and a list of weight loss

attempts

> already made.

>

> Love & Hugs....

>

> Tess

>

>

> Dear Providence Board: I am here today, grateful for the

opportunity to

> speak with you.

>

> At a weight of ___, and BMI of approximately 65, my 5 foot 3 inch

tall

> frame is losing the battle for strength, endurance, and good

health. I

> can walk only a short distance without use of a walker. Though I am

> bright, intelligent and creative, I am not able to work because my

> morbidly obese body tires so easily, and experiences tremendous pain

> even with slight exertion. I cannot pick up my grandson, nor play

> actively with my granddaughter. Church pews and theater seats cut

into

> my sides. Mostly, I stay in my home. Some days it hurts too much to

> stand and cook dinner. I am exhausted after showering. I awake in

the

> night from pain. Life is very, very difficult. But I am not a

quitter,

> and that's why I'm here today.

>

> I'm on multiple medications, a list of which I've included for you.

They

> help, but they do not eliminate nor heal the many comorbidities I

have.

> I am now on four injections daily of insulin, and 2 oral agents,

high

> blood pressure medication, a diuretic, pain medications, plus many

more.

> This is only a stop-gap measure, and my doctors tell me things will

only

> get worse at the weight I am at. They tell me my life will be cut

short

> by this morbid obesity. Statistics bear this out.

>

> I am seeking a consult with a bariatric surgeon to know if this is

even

> an option for me. Certainly my weight, BMI and comorbidities

support the

> wisdom and prudence of finding out if one of the types of gastric

bypass

> surgery would be appropriate for me.

>

> I have done a lot of investigating of the various types of bariatric

> surgery. I have educated myself on the pros and cons, the benefits

and

> risks. I have sought out patients who have had success with these

> procedures, and patients who have not. I am very aware that this is

not

> at all a 'cosmetic' surgery, but a very serious, life-altering

> procedure. I know that on-going support from other patients, my

friends

> and family is a necessity for a successful recovery, and that this

would

> be a no-turning-back, life-long venture.

>

> I understand the costs involved, but I also understand the financial

> deficit it will take to keep me on all the medications I am on,

likely

> medication increases in the future, with all the necessary and

varied

> doctors I see, follow-up lab work, and further surgery that may be

> required because of my comorbidities.

>

> Please hear me. I want to live. I want to work. To have a social

life,

> to be able to play with my grandkids, to be a active, contributing

> member of our society. I believe I have so much to offer. But to

> paraphrase an expression, " My spirit is willing, but my morbidly

obese

> body is far too weak. "

>

> I truly believe that a consult with a bariatric surgeon is a wise

and

> necessary step in the right direction. This is not a frivolous nor

> inconsequential event for me. It may very well mean my life.

Whatever

> information I can glean from a consult with a bariatric surgeon,

whether

> surgery is advised or not, will supply me with more information, and

> more opportunities to make healthy changes in my life.

>

> Living the way I do at this weight with these comorbidities is a

sad and

> painful existence. Please allow me the opportunity to explore this

> avenue of possible hope.   It is my fervent prayer that you will say

> yes to a consult. Please.

>

> Sincerely,

[Guest guest]

Dearest Tess, What an eloquently stated plea; it

brought tears to my eyes. I wish you luck and will

keep you in my thoughts. Iris

--- Tess_St_Pierre@... wrote:

> Hi Family...This is a draft of the letter I'm

> bringing to the grievance

> committee. If you have any thoughts on changes or

> additions or anything,

> please do tell me. (I don't have a printer so my

> best friend is printing

> it for me.)

> I'm also bringing letters from my doctors, a list of

> comorbidities, a

> list of medications & their prices, and a list of

> weight loss attempts

> already made.

>

> Love & Hugs....

>

> Tess

>

>

> Dear Providence Board: I am here today, grateful for

> the opportunity to

> speak with you.

>

> At a weight of ___, and BMI of approximately 65, my

> 5 foot 3 inch tall

> frame is losing the battle for strength, endurance,

> and good health. I

> can walk only a short distance without use of a

> walker. Though I am

> bright, intelligent and creative, I am not able to

> work because my

> morbidly obese body tires so easily, and experiences

> tremendous pain

> even with slight exertion. I cannot pick up my

> grandson, nor play

> actively with my granddaughter. Church pews and

> theater seats cut into

> my sides. Mostly, I stay in my home. Some days it

> hurts too much to

> stand and cook dinner. I am exhausted after

> showering. I awake in the

> night from pain. Life is very, very difficult. But I

> am not a quitter,

> and that's why I'm here today.

>

> I'm on multiple medications, a list of which I've

> included for you. They

> help, but they do not eliminate nor heal the many

> comorbidities I have.

> I am now on four injections daily of insulin, and 2

> oral agents, high

> blood pressure medication, a diuretic, pain

> medications, plus many more.

> This is only a stop-gap measure, and my doctors tell

> me things will only

> get worse at the weight I am at. They tell me my

> life will be cut short

> by this morbid obesity. Statistics bear this out.

>

> I am seeking a consult with a bariatric surgeon to

> know if this is even

> an option for me. Certainly my weight, BMI and

> comorbidities support the

> wisdom and prudence of finding out if one of the

> types of gastric bypass

> surgery would be appropriate for me.

>

> I have done a lot of investigating of the various

> types of bariatric

> surgery. I have educated myself on the pros and

> cons, the benefits and

> risks. I have sought out patients who have had

> success with these

> procedures, and patients who have not. I am very

> aware that this is not

> at all a 'cosmetic' surgery, but a very serious,

> life-altering

> procedure. I know that on-going support from other

> patients, my friends

> and family is a necessity for a successful recovery,

> and that this would

> be a no-turning-back, life-long venture.

>

> I understand the costs involved, but I also

> understand the financial

> deficit it will take to keep me on all the

> medications I am on, likely

> medication increases in the future, with all the

> necessary and varied

> doctors I see, follow-up lab work, and further

> surgery that may be

> required because of my comorbidities.

>

> Please hear me. I want to live. I want to work. To

> have a social life,

> to be able to play with my grandkids, to be a

> active, contributing

> member of our society. I believe I have so much to

> offer. But to

> paraphrase an expression, " My spirit is willing, but

> my morbidly obese

> body is far too weak. "

>

> I truly believe that a consult with a bariatric

> surgeon is a wise and

> necessary step in the right direction. This is not a

> frivolous nor

> inconsequential event for me. It may very well mean

> my life. Whatever

> information I can glean from a consult with a

> bariatric surgeon, whether

> surgery is advised or not, will supply me with more

> information, and

> more opportunities to make healthy changes in my

> life.

>

> Living the way I do at this weight with these

> comorbidities is a sad and

> painful existence. Please allow me the opportunity

> to explore this

> avenue of possible hope.   It is my fervent prayer

> that you will say

> yes to a consult. Please.

>

> Sincerely,

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Tess, that letter is excellent! I wouldn’t change a thing, personally. It

brought tears to my eyes. You made me feel like I was living your experience

as I read the first part. You did an excellent job of not only pointing out

the possible financial benefits to them, but your commitment to making the

surgery work.

I can see what a talented writer you are! I really hope they see the point

in allowing the consultation (and hopefully the surgery, too). The letter

should certainly tip the scales in your favor.

Love and hugs,

Carol

[ ] letter to grievance board

Hi Family...This is a draft of the letter I'm bringing to the grievance

committee. If you have any thoughts on changes or additions or anything,

please do tell me. (I don't have a printer so my best friend is printing

it for me.)

I'm also bringing letters from my doctors, a list of comorbidities, a

list of medications & their prices, and a list of weight loss attempts

already made.

Love & Hugs....

Tess

Dear Providence Board: I am here today, grateful for the opportunity to

speak with you.

At a weight of ___, and BMI of approximately 65, my 5 foot 3 inch tall

frame is losing the battle for strength, endurance, and good health. I

can walk only a short distance without use of a walker. Though I am

bright, intelligent and creative, I am not able to work because my

morbidly obese body tires so easily, and experiences tremendous pain

even with slight exertion. I cannot pick up my grandson, nor play

actively with my granddaughter. Church pews and theater seats cut into

my sides. Mostly, I stay in my home. Some days it hurts too much to

stand and cook dinner. I am exhausted after showering. I awake in the

night from pain. Life is very, very difficult. But I am not a quitter,

and that's why I'm here today.

I'm on multiple medications, a list of which I've included for you. They

help, but they do not eliminate nor heal the many comorbidities I have.

I am now on four injections daily of insulin, and 2 oral agents, high

blood pressure medication, a diuretic, pain medications, plus many more.

This is only a stop-gap measure, and my doctors tell me things will only

get worse at the weight I am at. They tell me my life will be cut short

by this morbid obesity. Statistics bear this out.

I am seeking a consult with a bariatric surgeon to know if this is even

an option for me. Certainly my weight, BMI and comorbidities support the

wisdom and prudence of finding out if one of the types of gastric bypass

surgery would be appropriate for me.

I have done a lot of investigating of the various types of bariatric

surgery. I have educated myself on the pros and cons, the benefits and

risks. I have sought out patients who have had success with these

procedures, and patients who have not. I am very aware that this is not

at all a 'cosmetic' surgery, but a very serious, life-altering

procedure. I know that on-going support from other patients, my friends

and family is a necessity for a successful recovery, and that this would

be a no-turning-back, life-long venture.

I understand the costs involved, but I also understand the financial

deficit it will take to keep me on all the medications I am on, likely

medication increases in the future, with all the necessary and varied

doctors I see, follow-up lab work, and further surgery that may be

required because of my comorbidities.

Please hear me. I want to live. I want to work. To have a social life,

to be able to play with my grandkids, to be a active, contributing

member of our society. I believe I have so much to offer. But to

paraphrase an expression, " My spirit is willing, but my morbidly obese

body is far too weak. "

I truly believe that a consult with a bariatric surgeon is a wise and

necessary step in the right direction. This is not a frivolous nor

inconsequential event for me. It may very well mean my life. Whatever

information I can glean from a consult with a bariatric surgeon, whether

surgery is advised or not, will supply me with more information, and

more opportunities to make healthy changes in my life.

Living the way I do at this weight with these comorbidities is a sad and

painful existence. Please allow me the opportunity to explore this

avenue of possible hope. It is my fervent prayer that you will say

yes to a consult. Please.

Sincerely,

[Guest guest]

Very eloquent letter, Tess; hope that it opens their

eyes and their hearts to your plight.

Kathe in CA

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

i thought your letter was great tess. when are you going again? kathy in il

[Guest guest]

Great letter Tess, I wish you the best...looking forward to you getting some

good news...maybe I missed it; but did they have a suggestion that they

thought was a viable alternative to offer??? similar situation I lost...my

ins will pay for meth tabs...but not the injections or serum, even though i

don't have to take all the extra meds for stomach discomfort on the

injections...go figure?! they won...I pay for the injections and serum...I

lost 47 lbs from being sick on the pills...but it wasn'tthe way to

lose...seems like they could look at the whole picture...good luck to you.on

your system struggle..marge

[ ] letter to grievance board

> Hi Family...This is a draft of the letter I'm bringing to the grievance

> committee. If you have any thoughts on changes or additions or anything,

> please do tell me. (I don't have a printer so my best friend is printing

> it for me.)

> I'm also bringing letters from my doctors, a list of comorbidities, a

> list of medications & their prices, and a list of weight loss attempts

> already made.

>

> Love & Hugs....

>

> Tess

>

>

> Dear Providence Board: I am here today, grateful for the opportunity to

> speak with you.

>

> At a weight of ___, and BMI of approximately 65, my 5 foot 3 inch tall

> frame is losing the battle for strength, endurance, and good health. I

> can walk only a short distance without use of a walker. Though I am

> bright, intelligent and creative, I am not able to work because my

> morbidly obese body tires so easily, and experiences tremendous pain

> even with slight exertion. I cannot pick up my grandson, nor play

> actively with my granddaughter. Church pews and theater seats cut into

> my sides. Mostly, I stay in my home. Some days it hurts too much to

> stand and cook dinner. I am exhausted after showering. I awake in the

> night from pain. Life is very, very difficult. But I am not a quitter,

> and that's why I'm here today.

>

> I'm on multiple medications, a list of which I've included for you. They

> help, but they do not eliminate nor heal the many comorbidities I have.

> I am now on four injections daily of insulin, and 2 oral agents, high

> blood pressure medication, a diuretic, pain medications, plus many more.

> This is only a stop-gap measure, and my doctors tell me things will only

> get worse at the weight I am at. They tell me my life will be cut short

> by this morbid obesity. Statistics bear this out.

>

> I am seeking a consult with a bariatric surgeon to know if this is even

> an option for me. Certainly my weight, BMI and comorbidities support the

> wisdom and prudence of finding out if one of the types of gastric bypass

> surgery would be appropriate for me.

>

> I have done a lot of investigating of the various types of bariatric

> surgery. I have educated myself on the pros and cons, the benefits and

> risks. I have sought out patients who have had success with these

> procedures, and patients who have not. I am very aware that this is not

> at all a 'cosmetic' surgery, but a very serious, life-altering

> procedure. I know that on-going support from other patients, my friends

> and family is a necessity for a successful recovery, and that this would

> be a no-turning-back, life-long venture.

>

> I understand the costs involved, but I also understand the financial

> deficit it will take to keep me on all the medications I am on, likely

> medication increases in the future, with all the necessary and varied

> doctors I see, follow-up lab work, and further surgery that may be

> required because of my comorbidities.

>

> Please hear me. I want to live. I want to work. To have a social life,

> to be able to play with my grandkids, to be a active, contributing

> member of our society. I believe I have so much to offer. But to

> paraphrase an expression, " My spirit is willing, but my morbidly obese

> body is far too weak. "

>

> I truly believe that a consult with a bariatric surgeon is a wise and

> necessary step in the right direction. This is not a frivolous nor

> inconsequential event for me. It may very well mean my life. Whatever

> information I can glean from a consult with a bariatric surgeon, whether

> surgery is advised or not, will supply me with more information, and

> more opportunities to make healthy changes in my life.

>

> Living the way I do at this weight with these comorbidities is a sad and

> painful existence. Please allow me the opportunity to explore this

> avenue of possible hope. It is my fervent prayer that you will say

> yes to a consult. Please.

>

> Sincerely,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Tess, I was thinking abaout your letter, after I went off line, and had

to come back to tell you how effective you were in getting your feelings and

who you are across...again great letter very revealing about who you are

and how you are looking to improve quality of life...you deserve the

consult...wish I had a vote...marge

[ ] letter to grievance board

> Hi Family...This is a draft of the letter I'm bringing to the grievance

> committee. If you have any thoughts on changes or additions or anything,

> please do tell me. (I don't have a printer so my best friend is printing

> it for me.)

> I'm also bringing letters from my doctors, a list of comorbidities, a

> list of medications & their prices, and a list of weight loss attempts

> already made.

>

> Love & Hugs....

>

> Tess

>

>

> Dear Providence Board: I am here today, grateful for the opportunity to

> speak with you.

>

> At a weight of ___, and BMI of approximately 65, my 5 foot 3 inch tall

> frame is losing the battle for strength, endurance, and good health. I

> can walk only a short distance without use of a walker. Though I am

> bright, intelligent and creative, I am not able to work because my

> morbidly obese body tires so easily, and experiences tremendous pain

> even with slight exertion. I cannot pick up my grandson, nor play

> actively with my granddaughter. Church pews and theater seats cut into

> my sides. Mostly, I stay in my home. Some days it hurts too much to

> stand and cook dinner. I am exhausted after showering. I awake in the

> night from pain. Life is very, very difficult. But I am not a quitter,

> and that's why I'm here today.

>

> I'm on multiple medications, a list of which I've included for you. They

> help, but they do not eliminate nor heal the many comorbidities I have.

> I am now on four injections daily of insulin, and 2 oral agents, high

> blood pressure medication, a diuretic, pain medications, plus many more.

> This is only a stop-gap measure, and my doctors tell me things will only

> get worse at the weight I am at. They tell me my life will be cut short

> by this morbid obesity. Statistics bear this out.

>

> I am seeking a consult with a bariatric surgeon to know if this is even

> an option for me. Certainly my weight, BMI and comorbidities support the

> wisdom and prudence of finding out if one of the types of gastric bypass

> surgery would be appropriate for me.

>

> I have done a lot of investigating of the various types of bariatric

> surgery. I have educated myself on the pros and cons, the benefits and

> risks. I have sought out patients who have had success with these

> procedures, and patients who have not. I am very aware that this is not

> at all a 'cosmetic' surgery, but a very serious, life-altering

> procedure. I know that on-going support from other patients, my friends

> and family is a necessity for a successful recovery, and that this would

> be a no-turning-back, life-long venture.

>

> I understand the costs involved, but I also understand the financial

> deficit it will take to keep me on all the medications I am on, likely

> medication increases in the future, with all the necessary and varied

> doctors I see, follow-up lab work, and further surgery that may be

> required because of my comorbidities.

>

> Please hear me. I want to live. I want to work. To have a social life,

> to be able to play with my grandkids, to be a active, contributing

> member of our society. I believe I have so much to offer. But to

> paraphrase an expression, " My spirit is willing, but my morbidly obese

> body is far too weak. "

>

> I truly believe that a consult with a bariatric surgeon is a wise and

> necessary step in the right direction. This is not a frivolous nor

> inconsequential event for me. It may very well mean my life. Whatever

> information I can glean from a consult with a bariatric surgeon, whether

> surgery is advised or not, will supply me with more information, and

> more opportunities to make healthy changes in my life.

>

> Living the way I do at this weight with these comorbidities is a sad and

> painful existence. Please allow me the opportunity to explore this

> avenue of possible hope. It is my fervent prayer that you will say

> yes to a consult. Please.

>

> Sincerely,

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Tess,

I can¹t think of a thing to add or change. I think it is excellent.

I hope the insurance company feels the same way we all do here,

and grants you the consult.

Hugs,

a

[Guest guest]

You all sure know how to boost a girl's spirit. Your support &

encouragement have really touched my heart. I love you all.

Tenderly...

Tess

[Guest guest]

Tess:This is a beaut of a letter, you asked for any

additions ...I want to say this and I hope it comes

out right...I am not nearly the eloquent writer you

are ...this is long but it is the only way I know to

explain...my husband is a very large man....he is 6 " 3

and weighs 325.....his PCP has been at him to have

this surgery for 3 years he finally convinced him

after telling him he bet his diabetes, reflux acid

would be problems that would go away he also thought

his blood pressure woild become controllable...he went

to the surgeon and he scared the sh & ^%$ out of him he

told him he was putting all his odds into a 5 day

period as opposed to dropping dead in 10...maybe 20

years so that was the end of that idea....what I have

seen was doctors that believed that my husband must be

a lazy pig because he couldnt lose the weight on his

own...this attitude is not only seen in doctors but

also people that have know idea what having a weight

problem is....my husband has fought his weight all his

life he is the baby in an Italian family and they are

none small people...I believe alot of this is in our

genes....he is not a pig, he is not lazy...and I eat

more than he does...and have never had a weight

problem , but I do have a fast matabolism...it makes

me soooo

mad when I hear people say he just isnt trying...this

man HAS tried everything...when he was in the army to

maintain his weight he ran 10 miles a day...went to

the gym 3 times a day...then he was blown out of a

jeep on the DMZ in Korea and it messed up his back so

he couldnt exercise at that level anymore...he has

tried every weight club you can think of

....meds...weird diets...you name it...anyways what I

am trying to say is they have got to understand that

you have tried EVERYTHING.....and it just doesnt work

and that you are not fat and lazy ..or eat a mountain

a day....when comments have been made to my husband I

....in my mind have thought ...lets put 100 lbs. on

your skinny a#$$$

and see you lose it if you think it is so easy and

alot of people just dont get it...so I would add in

the letter you have tried everything ...sorry this is

so long but I want you to get what you want...and

besides

I can say to my husband see Tess did it....hugs Kathi

in OK

--- Tess_St_Pierre@... wrote:

> Hi Family...This is a draft of the letter I'm

> bringing to the grievance

> committee. If you have any thoughts on changes or

> additions or anything,

> please do tell me. (I don't have a printer so my

> best friend is printing

> it for me.)

> I'm also bringing letters from my doctors, a list of

> comorbidities, a

> list of medications & their prices, and a list of

> weight loss attempts

> already made.

>

> Love & Hugs....

>

> Tess

>

>

> Dear Providence Board: I am here today, grateful for

> the opportunity to

> speak with you.

>

> At a weight of ___, and BMI of approximately 65, my

> 5 foot 3 inch tall

> frame is losing the battle for strength, endurance,

> and good health. I

> can walk only a short distance without use of a

> walker. Though I am

> bright, intelligent and creative, I am not able to

> work because my

> morbidly obese body tires so easily, and experiences

> tremendous pain

> even with slight exertion. I cannot pick up my

> grandson, nor play

> actively with my granddaughter. Church pews and

> theater seats cut into

> my sides. Mostly, I stay in my home. Some days it

> hurts too much to

> stand and cook dinner. I am exhausted after

> showering. I awake in the

> night from pain. Life is very, very difficult. But I

> am not a quitter,

> and that's why I'm here today.

>

> I'm on multiple medications, a list of which I've

> included for you. They

> help, but they do not eliminate nor heal the many

> comorbidities I have.

> I am now on four injections daily of insulin, and 2

> oral agents, high

> blood pressure medication, a diuretic, pain

> medications, plus many more.

> This is only a stop-gap measure, and my doctors tell

> me things will only

> get worse at the weight I am at. They tell me my

> life will be cut short

> by this morbid obesity. Statistics bear this out.

>

> I am seeking a consult with a bariatric surgeon to

> know if this is even

> an option for me. Certainly my weight, BMI and

> comorbidities support the

> wisdom and prudence of finding out if one of the

> types of gastric bypass

> surgery would be appropriate for me.

>

> I have done a lot of investigating of the various

> types of bariatric

> surgery. I have educated myself on the pros and

> cons, the benefits and

> risks. I have sought out patients who have had

> success with these

> procedures, and patients who have not. I am very

> aware that this is not

> at all a 'cosmetic' surgery, but a very serious,

> life-altering

> procedure. I know that on-going support from other

> patients, my friends

> and family is a necessity for a successful recovery,

> and that this would

> be a no-turning-back, life-long venture.

>

> I understand the costs involved, but I also

> understand the financial

> deficit it will take to keep me on all the

> medications I am on, likely

> medication increases in the future, with all the

> necessary and varied

> doctors I see, follow-up lab work, and further

> surgery that may be

> required because of my comorbidities.

>

> Please hear me. I want to live. I want to work. To

> have a social life,

> to be able to play with my grandkids, to be a

> active, contributing

> member of our society. I believe I have so much to

> offer. But to

> paraphrase an expression, " My spirit is willing, but

> my morbidly obese

> body is far too weak. "

>

> I truly believe that a consult with a bariatric

> surgeon is a wise and

> necessary step in the right direction. This is not a

> frivolous nor

> inconsequential event for me. It may very well mean

> my life. Whatever

> information I can glean from a consult with a

> bariatric surgeon, whether

> surgery is advised or not, will supply me with more

> information, and

> more opportunities to make healthy changes in my

> life.

>

> Living the way I do at this weight with these

> comorbidities is a sad and

> painful existence. Please allow me the opportunity

> to explore this

> avenue of possible hope.   It is my fervent prayer

> that you will say

> yes to a consult. Please.

>

> Sincerely,

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

>Tess, I agree with everyone else about your letter it is good, the

tears also. Hope it does the trick you deserve to live a comfortable

life. You are in my prays. Maybe you should write. in WA

[Guest guest]

Hi Member of Family,

Your letter says it all. I would not change a thing. It is heartfelt and

factual. I hope that the insurance company REALLY LISTENS to the words that

you are speaking. Not only have you taken the time to write down these inner

feelings, but you are also appearing before these people to plead your case.

You know when you stop and think about it, it is a pretty sad situation, when

we who are obese, must PLEAD for our lives as though we have been convicted

of committing some kind of crime.

I will be sending my prayers heavenward, my sweet friend, on angels wings

that God will give you the strength and courage you will need to get thru

these difficult days and more importantly, that God give this board the

knowledge to follow good medical care and the not the $$$$ bottom line.

You are an admired, tough lady!

Gentle, tender, loving angel hugs,

Deb

[Guest guest]

Well said, Kathi. I have to agree with her, Tess, you

really do need to let them know that everything, every

diet known to mankind, every fad diet, every pill,

every quick weight loss gimick on the market, has been

tried and this surgery is your last chance. This

surgery is not to be taken lightly and you know that,

you know what kind of hard work will still be involved

with it, and how this will affect your life, and you

are at the point that you cannot afford to not do

everything in your power to try and get this surgery

done. I truly hope that they review your case again

and give you this chance.

Kathe in CA

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[Guest guest]

What a great letter!!!!! It brought tears to my eyes. If anyone on that

board has a heart, you will win this. I pray for your success. Good Luck.

Stacey in PA

[Guest guest]

Thanks so much, Stacey. I appreciate the encouragement, especially

right now.

Hugs for you & Wyatt...

Tess