Re: RESORTING TO SNAIL MAIL and UPDATE

[Guest guest]

Sandy, I cannot speak for everyone else that has sent you some $'s to

go to Portland--I think that it's great when people help one

another. But, for me I would really rather see you be able to save

yourself the expense of mailing individual " thank you's " . I, for one

was brought up to sent those notes..but in this case when you are

literally struggling to have your surgery away from home & to take

your caregiver with you--I would really rather see you save the money

& put it towards something special to remember this time in your life.

Like I said, I certainly cannot speak for the group --just my opinion.

I am very excited for you & wish you the very best in your pursuit of

you new life. Take good care.

Ogretta

Pre-op,,,,,,,but only for one more day

May 4th, 2001 8am

Dr Inabnet

> I just want to tell everyone that I'm still not getting all the

group mails and have no clue if I'm getting through for sure. This

is a report and update.

>

> Those who have been so gracious as to help with the trip to

Portland please be patient. I'm going to send thank yous ASAP by

snail mail so I'm sure you will get them.

>

> Now for the update.

>

> I have these items for my report which I'm putting into a bound

folder to send in with Dr. 's application for my surgery.

Please personally mail me if you have suggestions for more items to

include. Personal e-mail so I'm sure to get it ok? DreamsWeaver@y...

>

> My Washington State Medicade fee for service letter to let them

know what category of WA medicade I have. (I don't have a federal

letter, they didn't send it for some reason)

>

> My personal statement why I feel the DS is best for me.

>

> Report from Dr. Baltasar talking about DS comparisons with other

surgeries

>

> Hess Report

>

> Several actual emails from people having revisions telling their

horror stories. (sent with permission) This will back up why I want

the DS considering Dr. Baltasar made the statement he had never had

to do a DS revision.

>

> Dr. Welkers wonderful report with 61 coded co-morbidities and his

recommendation that I have the surgery.

>

> Report on DS from University of Southern California.

>

> This is what I have to go along with Dr. 's application.

>

> Ok whadda y'al think?

>

> Sandy G.

>

> Pre - op Dr. Emma

> Portland Oregon

> Initial Consult May 8, 2001

> Going with lots of gratitude for the help of good people.

(((HUGS)))

[Guest guest]

Sandy, I cannot speak for everyone else that has sent you some $'s to

go to Portland--I think that it's great when people help one

another. But, for me I would really rather see you be able to save

yourself the expense of mailing individual " thank you's " . I, for one

was brought up to sent those notes..but in this case when you are

literally struggling to have your surgery away from home & to take

your caregiver with you--I would really rather see you save the money

& put it towards something special to remember this time in your life.

Like I said, I certainly cannot speak for the group --just my opinion.

I am very excited for you & wish you the very best in your pursuit of

you new life. Take good care.

Ogretta

Pre-op,,,,,,,but only for one more day

May 4th, 2001 8am

Dr Inabnet

> I just want to tell everyone that I'm still not getting all the

group mails and have no clue if I'm getting through for sure. This

is a report and update.

>

> Those who have been so gracious as to help with the trip to

Portland please be patient. I'm going to send thank yous ASAP by

snail mail so I'm sure you will get them.

>

> Now for the update.

>

> I have these items for my report which I'm putting into a bound

folder to send in with Dr. 's application for my surgery.

Please personally mail me if you have suggestions for more items to

include. Personal e-mail so I'm sure to get it ok? DreamsWeaver@y...

>

> My Washington State Medicade fee for service letter to let them

know what category of WA medicade I have. (I don't have a federal

letter, they didn't send it for some reason)

>

> My personal statement why I feel the DS is best for me.

>

> Report from Dr. Baltasar talking about DS comparisons with other

surgeries

>

> Hess Report

>

> Several actual emails from people having revisions telling their

horror stories. (sent with permission) This will back up why I want

the DS considering Dr. Baltasar made the statement he had never had

to do a DS revision.

>

> Dr. Welkers wonderful report with 61 coded co-morbidities and his

recommendation that I have the surgery.

>

> Report on DS from University of Southern California.

>

> This is what I have to go along with Dr. 's application.

>

> Ok whadda y'al think?

>

> Sandy G.

>

> Pre - op Dr. Emma

> Portland Oregon

> Initial Consult May 8, 2001

> Going with lots of gratitude for the help of good people.

(((HUGS)))

[Guest guest]

Sandy, I cannot speak for everyone else that has sent you some $'s to

go to Portland--I think that it's great when people help one

another. But, for me I would really rather see you be able to save

yourself the expense of mailing individual " thank you's " . I, for one

was brought up to sent those notes..but in this case when you are

literally struggling to have your surgery away from home & to take

your caregiver with you--I would really rather see you save the money

& put it towards something special to remember this time in your life.

Like I said, I certainly cannot speak for the group --just my opinion.

I am very excited for you & wish you the very best in your pursuit of

you new life. Take good care.

Ogretta

Pre-op,,,,,,,but only for one more day

May 4th, 2001 8am

Dr Inabnet

> I just want to tell everyone that I'm still not getting all the

group mails and have no clue if I'm getting through for sure. This

is a report and update.

>

> Those who have been so gracious as to help with the trip to

Portland please be patient. I'm going to send thank yous ASAP by

snail mail so I'm sure you will get them.

>

> Now for the update.

>

> I have these items for my report which I'm putting into a bound

folder to send in with Dr. 's application for my surgery.

Please personally mail me if you have suggestions for more items to

include. Personal e-mail so I'm sure to get it ok? DreamsWeaver@y...

>

> My Washington State Medicade fee for service letter to let them

know what category of WA medicade I have. (I don't have a federal

letter, they didn't send it for some reason)

>

> My personal statement why I feel the DS is best for me.

>

> Report from Dr. Baltasar talking about DS comparisons with other

surgeries

>

> Hess Report

>

> Several actual emails from people having revisions telling their

horror stories. (sent with permission) This will back up why I want

the DS considering Dr. Baltasar made the statement he had never had

to do a DS revision.

>

> Dr. Welkers wonderful report with 61 coded co-morbidities and his

recommendation that I have the surgery.

>

> Report on DS from University of Southern California.

>

> This is what I have to go along with Dr. 's application.

>

> Ok whadda y'al think?

>

> Sandy G.

>

> Pre - op Dr. Emma

> Portland Oregon

> Initial Consult May 8, 2001

> Going with lots of gratitude for the help of good people.

(((HUGS)))

[Guest guest]

Sandy ....

I agree with Ogretta,

You do not have to mail me a thank you either. Knowing you are going

to Portland is thank you enough. Besides, you already thanked us all

through the support group. Just enjoy!

Janice in Texas

Re: RESORTING TO SNAIL MAIL and UPDATE

> Sandy, I cannot speak for everyone else that has sent you some $'s to

> go to Portland--I think that it's great when people help one

> another. But, for me I would really rather see you be able to save

> yourself the expense of mailing individual " thank you's " . I, for one

> was brought up to sent those notes..but in this case when you are

> literally struggling to have your surgery away from home & to take

> your caregiver with you--I would really rather see you save the money

> & put it towards something special to remember this time in your life.

>

> Like I said, I certainly cannot speak for the group --just my opinion.

>

> I am very excited for you & wish you the very best in your pursuit of

> you new life. Take good care.

>

>

> Ogretta

> Pre-op,,,,,,,but only for one more day

> May 4th, 2001 8am

> Dr Inabnet

>

> > I just want to tell everyone that I'm still not getting all the

> group mails and have no clue if I'm getting through for sure. This

> is a report and update.

> >

> > Those who have been so gracious as to help with the trip to

> Portland please be patient. I'm going to send thank yous ASAP by

> snail mail so I'm sure you will get them.

> >

> > Now for the update.

> >

> > I have these items for my report which I'm putting into a bound

> folder to send in with Dr. 's application for my surgery.

> Please personally mail me if you have suggestions for more items to

> include. Personal e-mail so I'm sure to get it ok? DreamsWeaver@y...

> >

> > My Washington State Medicade fee for service letter to let them

> know what category of WA medicade I have. (I don't have a federal

> letter, they didn't send it for some reason)

> >

> > My personal statement why I feel the DS is best for me.

> >

> > Report from Dr. Baltasar talking about DS comparisons with other

> surgeries

> >

> > Hess Report

> >

> > Several actual emails from people having revisions telling their

> horror stories. (sent with permission) This will back up why I want

> the DS considering Dr. Baltasar made the statement he had never had

> to do a DS revision.

> >

> > Dr. Welkers wonderful report with 61 coded co-morbidities and his

> recommendation that I have the surgery.

> >

> > Report on DS from University of Southern California.

> >

> > This is what I have to go along with Dr. 's application.

> >

> > Ok whadda y'al think?

> >

> > Sandy G.

> >

> > Pre - op Dr. Emma

> > Portland Oregon

> > Initial Consult May 8, 2001

> > Going with lots of gratitude for the help of good people.

> (((HUGS)))

>

>

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

>

[Guest guest]

Sandy ....

I agree with Ogretta,

You do not have to mail me a thank you either. Knowing you are going

to Portland is thank you enough. Besides, you already thanked us all

through the support group. Just enjoy!

Janice in Texas

Re: RESORTING TO SNAIL MAIL and UPDATE

> Sandy, I cannot speak for everyone else that has sent you some $'s to

> go to Portland--I think that it's great when people help one

> another. But, for me I would really rather see you be able to save

> yourself the expense of mailing individual " thank you's " . I, for one

> was brought up to sent those notes..but in this case when you are

> literally struggling to have your surgery away from home & to take

> your caregiver with you--I would really rather see you save the money

> & put it towards something special to remember this time in your life.

>

> Like I said, I certainly cannot speak for the group --just my opinion.

>

> I am very excited for you & wish you the very best in your pursuit of

> you new life. Take good care.

>

>

> Ogretta

> Pre-op,,,,,,,but only for one more day

> May 4th, 2001 8am

> Dr Inabnet

>

> > I just want to tell everyone that I'm still not getting all the

> group mails and have no clue if I'm getting through for sure. This

> is a report and update.

> >

> > Those who have been so gracious as to help with the trip to

> Portland please be patient. I'm going to send thank yous ASAP by

> snail mail so I'm sure you will get them.

> >

> > Now for the update.

> >

> > I have these items for my report which I'm putting into a bound

> folder to send in with Dr. 's application for my surgery.

> Please personally mail me if you have suggestions for more items to

> include. Personal e-mail so I'm sure to get it ok? DreamsWeaver@y...

> >

> > My Washington State Medicade fee for service letter to let them

> know what category of WA medicade I have. (I don't have a federal

> letter, they didn't send it for some reason)

> >

> > My personal statement why I feel the DS is best for me.

> >

> > Report from Dr. Baltasar talking about DS comparisons with other

> surgeries

> >

> > Hess Report

> >

> > Several actual emails from people having revisions telling their

> horror stories. (sent with permission) This will back up why I want

> the DS considering Dr. Baltasar made the statement he had never had

> to do a DS revision.

> >

> > Dr. Welkers wonderful report with 61 coded co-morbidities and his

> recommendation that I have the surgery.

> >

> > Report on DS from University of Southern California.

> >

> > This is what I have to go along with Dr. 's application.

> >

> > Ok whadda y'al think?

> >

> > Sandy G.

> >

> > Pre - op Dr. Emma

> > Portland Oregon

> > Initial Consult May 8, 2001

> > Going with lots of gratitude for the help of good people.

> (((HUGS)))

>

>

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

>

[Guest guest]

Sandy ....

I agree with Ogretta,

You do not have to mail me a thank you either. Knowing you are going

to Portland is thank you enough. Besides, you already thanked us all

through the support group. Just enjoy!

Janice in Texas

Re: RESORTING TO SNAIL MAIL and UPDATE

> Sandy, I cannot speak for everyone else that has sent you some $'s to

> go to Portland--I think that it's great when people help one

> another. But, for me I would really rather see you be able to save

> yourself the expense of mailing individual " thank you's " . I, for one

> was brought up to sent those notes..but in this case when you are

> literally struggling to have your surgery away from home & to take

> your caregiver with you--I would really rather see you save the money

> & put it towards something special to remember this time in your life.

>

> Like I said, I certainly cannot speak for the group --just my opinion.

>

> I am very excited for you & wish you the very best in your pursuit of

> you new life. Take good care.

>

>

> Ogretta

> Pre-op,,,,,,,but only for one more day

> May 4th, 2001 8am

> Dr Inabnet

>

> > I just want to tell everyone that I'm still not getting all the

> group mails and have no clue if I'm getting through for sure. This

> is a report and update.

> >

> > Those who have been so gracious as to help with the trip to

> Portland please be patient. I'm going to send thank yous ASAP by

> snail mail so I'm sure you will get them.

> >

> > Now for the update.

> >

> > I have these items for my report which I'm putting into a bound

> folder to send in with Dr. 's application for my surgery.

> Please personally mail me if you have suggestions for more items to

> include. Personal e-mail so I'm sure to get it ok? DreamsWeaver@y...

> >

> > My Washington State Medicade fee for service letter to let them

> know what category of WA medicade I have. (I don't have a federal

> letter, they didn't send it for some reason)

> >

> > My personal statement why I feel the DS is best for me.

> >

> > Report from Dr. Baltasar talking about DS comparisons with other

> surgeries

> >

> > Hess Report

> >

> > Several actual emails from people having revisions telling their

> horror stories. (sent with permission) This will back up why I want

> the DS considering Dr. Baltasar made the statement he had never had

> to do a DS revision.

> >

> > Dr. Welkers wonderful report with 61 coded co-morbidities and his

> recommendation that I have the surgery.

> >

> > Report on DS from University of Southern California.

> >

> > This is what I have to go along with Dr. 's application.

> >

> > Ok whadda y'al think?

> >

> > Sandy G.

> >

> > Pre - op Dr. Emma

> > Portland Oregon

> > Initial Consult May 8, 2001

> > Going with lots of gratitude for the help of good people.

> (((HUGS)))

>

>

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

>

[Guest guest]

I'm reposting because I AGREE 100%!!!!! Save the $ for Portland &

housepayments, girl!

Hugs,

Liane

> > I just want to tell everyone that I'm still not getting all the

> group mails and have no clue if I'm getting through for sure. This

> is a report and update.

> >

> > Those who have been so gracious as to help with the trip to

> Portland please be patient. I'm going to send thank yous ASAP by

> snail mail so I'm sure you will get them.

> >

> > Now for the update.

> >

> > I have these items for my report which I'm putting into a bound

> folder to send in with Dr. 's application for my surgery.

> Please personally mail me if you have suggestions for more items to

> include. Personal e-mail so I'm sure to get it ok?

DreamsWeaver@y...

> >

> > My Washington State Medicade fee for service letter to let them

> know what category of WA medicade I have. (I don't have a federal

> letter, they didn't send it for some reason)

> >

> > My personal statement why I feel the DS is best for me.

> >

> > Report from Dr. Baltasar talking about DS comparisons with other

> surgeries

> >

> > Hess Report

> >

> > Several actual emails from people having revisions telling their

> horror stories. (sent with permission) This will back up why I want

> the DS considering Dr. Baltasar made the statement he had never had

> to do a DS revision.

> >

> > Dr. Welkers wonderful report with 61 coded co-morbidities and his

> recommendation that I have the surgery.

> >

> > Report on DS from University of Southern California.

> >

> > This is what I have to go along with Dr. 's application.

> >

> > Ok whadda y'al think?

> >

> > Sandy G.

> >

> > Pre - op Dr. Emma

> > Portland Oregon

> > Initial Consult May 8, 2001

> > Going with lots of gratitude for the help of good people.

> (((HUGS)))

[Guest guest]

I'm reposting because I AGREE 100%!!!!! Save the $ for Portland &

housepayments, girl!

Hugs,

Liane

> > I just want to tell everyone that I'm still not getting all the

> group mails and have no clue if I'm getting through for sure. This

> is a report and update.

> >

> > Those who have been so gracious as to help with the trip to

> Portland please be patient. I'm going to send thank yous ASAP by

> snail mail so I'm sure you will get them.

> >

> > Now for the update.

> >

> > I have these items for my report which I'm putting into a bound

> folder to send in with Dr. 's application for my surgery.

> Please personally mail me if you have suggestions for more items to

> include. Personal e-mail so I'm sure to get it ok?

DreamsWeaver@y...

> >

> > My Washington State Medicade fee for service letter to let them

> know what category of WA medicade I have. (I don't have a federal

> letter, they didn't send it for some reason)

> >

> > My personal statement why I feel the DS is best for me.

> >

> > Report from Dr. Baltasar talking about DS comparisons with other

> surgeries

> >

> > Hess Report

> >

> > Several actual emails from people having revisions telling their

> horror stories. (sent with permission) This will back up why I want

> the DS considering Dr. Baltasar made the statement he had never had

> to do a DS revision.

> >

> > Dr. Welkers wonderful report with 61 coded co-morbidities and his

> recommendation that I have the surgery.

> >

> > Report on DS from University of Southern California.

> >

> > This is what I have to go along with Dr. 's application.

> >

> > Ok whadda y'al think?

> >

> > Sandy G.

> >

> > Pre - op Dr. Emma

> > Portland Oregon

> > Initial Consult May 8, 2001

> > Going with lots of gratitude for the help of good people.

> (((HUGS)))

[Guest guest]

I'm reposting because I AGREE 100%!!!!! Save the $ for Portland &

housepayments, girl!

Hugs,

Liane

> > I just want to tell everyone that I'm still not getting all the

> group mails and have no clue if I'm getting through for sure. This

> is a report and update.

> >

> > Those who have been so gracious as to help with the trip to

> Portland please be patient. I'm going to send thank yous ASAP by

> snail mail so I'm sure you will get them.

> >

> > Now for the update.

> >

> > I have these items for my report which I'm putting into a bound

> folder to send in with Dr. 's application for my surgery.

> Please personally mail me if you have suggestions for more items to

> include. Personal e-mail so I'm sure to get it ok?

DreamsWeaver@y...

> >

> > My Washington State Medicade fee for service letter to let them

> know what category of WA medicade I have. (I don't have a federal

> letter, they didn't send it for some reason)

> >

> > My personal statement why I feel the DS is best for me.

> >

> > Report from Dr. Baltasar talking about DS comparisons with other

> surgeries

> >

> > Hess Report

> >

> > Several actual emails from people having revisions telling their

> horror stories. (sent with permission) This will back up why I want

> the DS considering Dr. Baltasar made the statement he had never had

> to do a DS revision.

> >

> > Dr. Welkers wonderful report with 61 coded co-morbidities and his

> recommendation that I have the surgery.

> >

> > Report on DS from University of Southern California.

> >

> > This is what I have to go along with Dr. 's application.

> >

> > Ok whadda y'al think?

> >

> > Sandy G.

> >

> > Pre - op Dr. Emma

> > Portland Oregon

> > Initial Consult May 8, 2001

> > Going with lots of gratitude for the help of good people.

> (((HUGS)))

[Guest guest]

Sandy,

I agree, please don't spend your money on snail mail thank you

cards. I did receive your email and that's more than enough I

think you have all the paperwork you need. If they don't approve your

surgery with the info you have then someone's got their head attached

incorrectly and may need a surgical procedure to remove it!

Good luck in Portland!

*hugs*

Anita

Pre-pre-op in Denver

> >

> > > I just want to tell everyone that I'm still not getting all the

> > group mails and have no clue if I'm getting through for sure.

This

> > is a report and update.

> > >

> > > Those who have been so gracious as to help with the trip to

> > Portland please be patient. I'm going to send thank yous ASAP by

> > snail mail so I'm sure you will get them.

> > >

> > > Now for the update.

> > >

> > > I have these items for my report which I'm putting into a bound

> > folder to send in with Dr. 's application for my

surgery.

> > Please personally mail me if you have suggestions for more items

to

> > include. Personal e-mail so I'm sure to get it ok?

> DreamsWeaver@y...

> > >

> > > My Washington State Medicade fee for service letter to let them

> > know what category of WA medicade I have. (I don't have a

federal

> > letter, they didn't send it for some reason)

> > >

> > > My personal statement why I feel the DS is best for me.

> > >

> > > Report from Dr. Baltasar talking about DS comparisons with

other

> > surgeries

> > >

> > > Hess Report

> > >

> > > Several actual emails from people having revisions telling

their

> > horror stories. (sent with permission) This will back up why I

want

> > the DS considering Dr. Baltasar made the statement he had never

had

> > to do a DS revision.

> > >

> > > Dr. Welkers wonderful report with 61 coded co-morbidities and

his

> > recommendation that I have the surgery.

> > >

> > > Report on DS from University of Southern California.

> > >

> > > This is what I have to go along with Dr. 's

application.

> > >

> > > Ok whadda y'al think?

> > >

> > > Sandy G.

> > >

> > > Pre - op Dr. Emma

> > > Portland Oregon

> > > Initial Consult May 8, 2001

> > > Going with lots of gratitude for the help of good people.

> > (((HUGS)))

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy,

I agree with the others who have replied. You have been exceedingly

gracious throughout your posts to all of us that have sent a little

something. Please save your money. If you have extra, spend it on

your first few sets of ADEKs or protein shakes or even something nice

for yourself or your caregiver.

I, for one, sent what I know was one of the smaller donations and I

would rather believe it really helped get you your surgery than went

to the US Post Office.

Well, at any rate, I am glad things are on the move for you! Keep

the faith and stay smiling! You deserve every bit of it!

Terri Hassiak

BMI 60

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=H980366398

maybe maybe maybe maybe maybe will actually be switched 5/9/01???

email(no spaces): bunsofluff @ hotmail.com

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy,

I agree with the others who have replied. You have been exceedingly

gracious throughout your posts to all of us that have sent a little

something. Please save your money. If you have extra, spend it on

your first few sets of ADEKs or protein shakes or even something nice

for yourself or your caregiver.

I, for one, sent what I know was one of the smaller donations and I

would rather believe it really helped get you your surgery than went

to the US Post Office.

Well, at any rate, I am glad things are on the move for you! Keep

the faith and stay smiling! You deserve every bit of it!

Terri Hassiak

BMI 60

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=H980366398

maybe maybe maybe maybe maybe will actually be switched 5/9/01???

email(no spaces): bunsofluff @ hotmail.com

[Guest guest]

Hi Sandy,

I agree with the others who have replied. You have been exceedingly

gracious throughout your posts to all of us that have sent a little

something. Please save your money. If you have extra, spend it on

your first few sets of ADEKs or protein shakes or even something nice

for yourself or your caregiver.

I, for one, sent what I know was one of the smaller donations and I

would rather believe it really helped get you your surgery than went

to the US Post Office.

Well, at any rate, I am glad things are on the move for you! Keep

the faith and stay smiling! You deserve every bit of it!

Terri Hassiak

BMI 60

http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/profile.phtml?N=H980366398

maybe maybe maybe maybe maybe will actually be switched 5/9/01???

email(no spaces): bunsofluff @ hotmail.com