Re: Stunned but celebrating

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Stunned but celebrating

> I've waited twenty long months to say these words: I'M APPROVED!

> It's been a long, hard fight, but it finally happened.

>

> I had to switch surgeons in the middle of the fight, as the

> wonderful Dr Welker went on hiatus. I was so blessed to end up with

> Dr. Hess, I have been unbelievably lucky in the surgeon department.

> I've likewise been lucky to have the support of many friends whom I

> have met through my research, and most especially, Teri from New

> Mexico, who blew open the door with our inusrance, then stood by me

> through my fight with Choice Plus.

> To all of you who are struggling along, don't ever, ever give up.

> Had I not won this time, I would have reatained Walter in a

> heartbeat. I was dead serious, and I made that plain to my insurance

> company.

> I'm pretty much numb at this point, I have that feeling one gets

> after winning any long, seemingly impossible battle. I'm not sure if

> I want to jump up and down screaming, or curl up and cry like a baby.

> By the time this is all said and done, I will probably have done both.

>

> Bless you, every one of you, for being there. And BTW, Joe Frost,

> I printed out your beautifully stated post on fleeting regrets, I

> have a feeling I may need it.

>

> Meli

> BMI 47

> Dr. Hess

> 6/21/01 I cant believe I am typing this, finally.

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Stunned but celebrating

> I've waited twenty long months to say these words: I'M APPROVED!

> It's been a long, hard fight, but it finally happened.

>

> I had to switch surgeons in the middle of the fight, as the

> wonderful Dr Welker went on hiatus. I was so blessed to end up with

> Dr. Hess, I have been unbelievably lucky in the surgeon department.

> I've likewise been lucky to have the support of many friends whom I

> have met through my research, and most especially, Teri from New

> Mexico, who blew open the door with our inusrance, then stood by me

> through my fight with Choice Plus.

> To all of you who are struggling along, don't ever, ever give up.

> Had I not won this time, I would have reatained Walter in a

> heartbeat. I was dead serious, and I made that plain to my insurance

> company.

> I'm pretty much numb at this point, I have that feeling one gets

> after winning any long, seemingly impossible battle. I'm not sure if

> I want to jump up and down screaming, or curl up and cry like a baby.

> By the time this is all said and done, I will probably have done both.

>

> Bless you, every one of you, for being there. And BTW, Joe Frost,

> I printed out your beautifully stated post on fleeting regrets, I

> have a feeling I may need it.

>

> Meli

> BMI 47

> Dr. Hess

> 6/21/01 I cant believe I am typing this, finally.

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Meli:

Congratulations!

I am SO thankful that Dr. Welker did my surgery and assisted on Joy's. He saved my life when it really needed saving. I am really glad you have been approved and know that Dr. Hess will do a wonderful job for you.

Regards.

Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fartSan , TX, 60 years oldSurgery 11/29/00 by Dr. Welker Lateral Gastrectomy with Duodenal Switch340 starting weight, currently 250http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html

Stunned but celebrating

> I've waited twenty long months to say these words: I'M APPROVED!> It's been a long, hard fight, but it finally happened. > > I had to switch surgeons in the middle of the fight, as the > wonderful Dr Welker went on hiatus. I was so blessed to end up with > Dr. Hess, I have been unbelievably lucky in the surgeon department.> I've likewise been lucky to have the support of many friends whom I > have met through my research, and most especially, Teri from New > Mexico, who blew open the door with our inusrance, then stood by me > through my fight with Choice Plus. > To all of you who are struggling along, don't ever, ever give up. > Had I not won this time, I would have reatained Walter in a > heartbeat. I was dead serious, and I made that plain to my insurance > company.> I'm pretty much numb at this point, I have that feeling one gets > after winning any long, seemingly impossible battle. I'm not sure if > I want to jump up and down screaming, or curl up and cry like a baby. > By the time this is all said and done, I will probably have done both.> > Bless you, every one of you, for being there. And BTW, Joe Frost, > I printed out your beautifully stated post on fleeting regrets, I > have a feeling I may need it.> > Meli> BMI 47> Dr. Hess> 6/21/01 I cant believe I am typing this, finally. > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------->

[Guest guest]

Meli:

Congratulations!

I am SO thankful that Dr. Welker did my surgery and assisted on Joy's. He saved my life when it really needed saving. I am really glad you have been approved and know that Dr. Hess will do a wonderful job for you.

Regards.

Joe Frost, old gentleman, not old fartSan , TX, 60 years oldSurgery 11/29/00 by Dr. Welker Lateral Gastrectomy with Duodenal Switch340 starting weight, currently 250http://www.duodenalswitch.com/Patients/Joe/joe.html

Stunned but celebrating

> I've waited twenty long months to say these words: I'M APPROVED!> It's been a long, hard fight, but it finally happened. > > I had to switch surgeons in the middle of the fight, as the > wonderful Dr Welker went on hiatus. I was so blessed to end up with > Dr. Hess, I have been unbelievably lucky in the surgeon department.> I've likewise been lucky to have the support of many friends whom I > have met through my research, and most especially, Teri from New > Mexico, who blew open the door with our inusrance, then stood by me > through my fight with Choice Plus. > To all of you who are struggling along, don't ever, ever give up. > Had I not won this time, I would have reatained Walter in a > heartbeat. I was dead serious, and I made that plain to my insurance > company.> I'm pretty much numb at this point, I have that feeling one gets > after winning any long, seemingly impossible battle. I'm not sure if > I want to jump up and down screaming, or curl up and cry like a baby. > By the time this is all said and done, I will probably have done both.> > Bless you, every one of you, for being there. And BTW, Joe Frost, > I printed out your beautifully stated post on fleeting regrets, I > have a feeling I may need it.> > Meli> BMI 47> Dr. Hess> 6/21/01 I cant believe I am typing this, finally. > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------->

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Joe. I'm very happy for you. I'm waiting for mine. I'll get

there too, one of these days.

Donna

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Joe. I'm very happy for you. I'm waiting for mine. I'll get

there too, one of these days.

Donna

[Guest guest]

Congratulations Joe. I'm very happy for you. I'm waiting for mine. I'll get

there too, one of these days.

Donna