Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Dear , First things first:) Fill out the patient information form. It is best that you go to the clos.net site, open up to the start page and click on 'Start Here First' on the upper right side right below the changing picture. The 12 steps helped me tremendously. If you are like me and a lot of people who have been through the process you will be copying a lot from the site so it will help you remember what the next step is. If you fill out the online information first, then Debbie or Barbara will send a letter to your insurance company. While that is being taken care of you can start following the other steps. Time frames vary as to time you start to finish. I started at the end of March and my surgery is scheduled for July. Just research this thorougly and make sure MGB is the best option for you. Hoping to see you on the other side. Love, > Hello everybody I'm . I'm new to the group. I have made the > decision to have the surgery because I think it would help alot of my > health problems. But I'm anxious because I don't know what is in store > for me. I'm in the process of filling out the patient information > form but I don't know what happens next...should I get my packet > together before making an appointment?....should I call my insurance > company?...and tell them what? I think if I can get past this > paperwork I will be ok. I'm excited about having the surgery and will > be even more excited as the time draws near. How long did it take > from paperwork to having the surgery? > > hope someone can talk me through this (paperwork) > > brewer67@m... > > in Kannapolis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 , It can move very quickly. For me waiting for the insurance approval was the longest but even that moved relatively quickly. I saw my PCP on May 1 and had surgery June 2. As for the paperwork, don't let it overwhelm you. Just take one thing at a time. I looked at the personal information and wrote myself notes on the various subjects. I used this inflrmation in the letter that I wrote concerning obesity and it's impact on my life. You can do it, just do it in small pieces and soon it will be finished. Good Luck. Darlene brewer67@... wrote: > Hello everybody I'm . I'm new to the group. I have made the > decision to have the surgery because I think it would help alot of my > health problems. But I'm anxious because I don't know what is in store > for me. I'm in the process of filling out the patient information > form but I don't know what happens next...should I get my packet > together before making an appointment?....should I call my insurance > company?...and tell them what? I think if I can get past this > paperwork I will be ok. I'm excited about having the surgery and will > be even more excited as the time draws near. How long did it take > from paperwork to having the surgery? > > hope someone can talk me through this (paperwork) > > brewer67@... > > in Kannapolis > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Who invented Gatorade -- and what part did it play in > winning the1967 Orange Bowl? Find out the true facts at > http://click.egroups.com/1/6212/3/_/453517/_/962833391/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > 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 July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 , It can move very quickly. For me waiting for the insurance approval was the longest but even that moved relatively quickly. I saw my PCP on May 1 and had surgery June 2. As for the paperwork, don't let it overwhelm you. Just take one thing at a time. I looked at the personal information and wrote myself notes on the various subjects. I used this inflrmation in the letter that I wrote concerning obesity and it's impact on my life. You can do it, just do it in small pieces and soon it will be finished. Good Luck. Darlene brewer67@... wrote: > Hello everybody I'm . I'm new to the group. I have made the > decision to have the surgery because I think it would help alot of my > health problems. But I'm anxious because I don't know what is in store > for me. I'm in the process of filling out the patient information > form but I don't know what happens next...should I get my packet > together before making an appointment?....should I call my insurance > company?...and tell them what? I think if I can get past this > paperwork I will be ok. I'm excited about having the surgery and will > be even more excited as the time draws near. How long did it take > from paperwork to having the surgery? > > hope someone can talk me through this (paperwork) > > brewer67@... > > in Kannapolis > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Who invented Gatorade -- and what part did it play in > winning the1967 Orange Bowl? Find out the true facts at > http://click.egroups.com/1/6212/3/_/453517/_/962833391/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > 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 July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 , It can move very quickly. For me waiting for the insurance approval was the longest but even that moved relatively quickly. I saw my PCP on May 1 and had surgery June 2. As for the paperwork, don't let it overwhelm you. Just take one thing at a time. I looked at the personal information and wrote myself notes on the various subjects. I used this inflrmation in the letter that I wrote concerning obesity and it's impact on my life. You can do it, just do it in small pieces and soon it will be finished. Good Luck. Darlene brewer67@... wrote: > Hello everybody I'm . I'm new to the group. I have made the > decision to have the surgery because I think it would help alot of my > health problems. But I'm anxious because I don't know what is in store > for me. I'm in the process of filling out the patient information > form but I don't know what happens next...should I get my packet > together before making an appointment?....should I call my insurance > company?...and tell them what? I think if I can get past this > paperwork I will be ok. I'm excited about having the surgery and will > be even more excited as the time draws near. How long did it take > from paperwork to having the surgery? > > hope someone can talk me through this (paperwork) > > brewer67@... > > in Kannapolis > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > Who invented Gatorade -- and what part did it play in > winning the1967 Orange Bowl? Find out the true facts at > http://click.egroups.com/1/6212/3/_/453517/_/962833391/ > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > > 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 July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Welcome Theresa, Since I am pre-op I can't answer your questions. The only thing I can say is keep reading the posts. There is a lot of support for you. in Durham and moving to Chapel Hill soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Welcome Theresa, Since I am pre-op I can't answer your questions. The only thing I can say is keep reading the posts. There is a lot of support for you. in Durham and moving to Chapel Hill soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 5, 2000 Report Share Posted July 5, 2000 Welcome Theresa, Since I am pre-op I can't answer your questions. The only thing I can say is keep reading the posts. There is a lot of support for you. in Durham and moving to Chapel Hill soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2001 Report Share Posted August 7, 2001 Hi Belinda thanks - have done this now, was really useful. Siobhan new > Breastfeeding has been harder than I remembered - he was feeding for hours > in the evenings > > Welcome - I am sure you will enjoy this list - if you want to talk to > somone about the breastfeeding then do call 0 - between 8 am > and 10 pm and speak to an NCT breastfeeding counsellor. > > Belinda > > > *** NCT enquiry line - 0 *** > > Live chat http://www.yahoogroups.com/chat/nct-coffee > > Have you found out about all the other groups for the NCT online? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 7, 2001 Report Share Posted August 7, 2001 Hi Belinda thanks - have done this now, was really useful. Siobhan new > Breastfeeding has been harder than I remembered - he was feeding for hours > in the evenings > > Welcome - I am sure you will enjoy this list - if you want to talk to > somone about the breastfeeding then do call 0 - between 8 am > and 10 pm and speak to an NCT breastfeeding counsellor. > > Belinda > > > *** NCT enquiry line - 0 *** > > Live chat http://www.yahoogroups.com/chat/nct-coffee > > Have you found out about all the other groups for the NCT online? > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Amy writes, > I have been so ill I couldn't make it to support groups so I'm glad I > found this group. I used to bike, hike and whitewater canoe. I miss it > and hunger to 'live' again. Are there any of you that have been able to > return to this type of life? > Amy, I live in San . I have not been able to get back to all that I had before. I used to walk 2 or 3 miles every day. I traveled for weeks at a time in Europe and USA. I am going to England for the last time this year. The trip over just about kills me. My doctor is going to give me a good sleeping pill so that I might get some sleep. I wouldn't be going this year but I promised my granddaughters and so far I have not broken a promise. I can still go to chili cookoffs and cook but it is getting harder and harder. After Ladies' State Cookoff, I was in so much pain that I was in tears before I got home. I thought that I was going to be getting back to cooking and trying new recipes but I just don't have the energy. I did for a while but it has gone again. I am taking Addeall for fatigue and energy but it has stopped working. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Amy writes, > I have been so ill I couldn't make it to support groups so I'm glad I > found this group. I used to bike, hike and whitewater canoe. I miss it > and hunger to 'live' again. Are there any of you that have been able to > return to this type of life? > Amy, I live in San . I have not been able to get back to all that I had before. I used to walk 2 or 3 miles every day. I traveled for weeks at a time in Europe and USA. I am going to England for the last time this year. The trip over just about kills me. My doctor is going to give me a good sleeping pill so that I might get some sleep. I wouldn't be going this year but I promised my granddaughters and so far I have not broken a promise. I can still go to chili cookoffs and cook but it is getting harder and harder. After Ladies' State Cookoff, I was in so much pain that I was in tears before I got home. I thought that I was going to be getting back to cooking and trying new recipes but I just don't have the energy. I did for a while but it has gone again. I am taking Addeall for fatigue and energy but it has stopped working. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 Welcome to the group! If you have any questions, ask away. Someone is bound to known the answer. This is a very caring & understanding group. Again, welcome to the group! ~ lohco2002 lohco2002@...> wrote: I am new to this. I was reciently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I am trying to understand more about it. Will try to answer any emails. SEND POST TO: fibromyalgia-cfs HOME PAGE:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/7127/fibromyalgia-cfs.html LIST OWNER: " Missy " Parrot004@...> UNSUBSCRIBE:fibromyalgia-cfs-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 Welcome to the group! If you have any questions, ask away. Someone is bound to known the answer. This is a very caring & understanding group. Again, welcome to the group! ~ lohco2002 lohco2002@...> wrote: I am new to this. I was reciently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I am trying to understand more about it. Will try to answer any emails. SEND POST TO: fibromyalgia-cfs HOME PAGE:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/7127/fibromyalgia-cfs.html LIST OWNER: " Missy " Parrot004@...> UNSUBSCRIBE:fibromyalgia-cfs-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2002 Report Share Posted May 23, 2002 Welcome to the group! If you have any questions, ask away. Someone is bound to known the answer. This is a very caring & understanding group. Again, welcome to the group! ~ lohco2002 lohco2002@...> wrote: I am new to this. I was reciently diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. I am trying to understand more about it. Will try to answer any emails. SEND POST TO: fibromyalgia-cfs HOME PAGE:http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Oaks/7127/fibromyalgia-cfs.html LIST OWNER: " Missy " Parrot004@...> UNSUBSCRIBE:fibromyalgia-cfs-unsubscribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2002 Report Share Posted May 25, 2002 You didn't give us your name but your are surely welcome. We are, in my opinion, a very good group. We are loving, caring and very supportive. If you have any questions, just ask. Someone will know the answer or will find it out for you. Also as to venting, feel free. We all do at one time or another. Any complaining or anything else that you feel you have to get out of your system, do so. That is one of the reasons we are here because we care very much for each and everyone on this list. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2002 Report Share Posted May 25, 2002 You didn't give us your name but your are surely welcome. We are, in my opinion, a very good group. We are loving, caring and very supportive. If you have any questions, just ask. Someone will know the answer or will find it out for you. Also as to venting, feel free. We all do at one time or another. Any complaining or anything else that you feel you have to get out of your system, do so. That is one of the reasons we are here because we care very much for each and everyone on this list. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 25, 2002 Report Share Posted May 25, 2002 You didn't give us your name but your are surely welcome. We are, in my opinion, a very good group. We are loving, caring and very supportive. If you have any questions, just ask. Someone will know the answer or will find it out for you. Also as to venting, feel free. We all do at one time or another. Any complaining or anything else that you feel you have to get out of your system, do so. That is one of the reasons we are here because we care very much for each and everyone on this list. Take care, Irene Books may well be the only true magic Alice Hoffman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 On Mon, 13 Jan 2003 11:48:12 -0700, " Tim Hoffman " TIMHOF@...> spoke thusly: >ome >of the questions I have: Has it been your experience that the >herniation size remains the same? If not, how long did it take before >symptoms got to hard to handle? Did you have surgery? If so, did it >help? Do your symptoms come and go? Whatever else you think is >interesting or would help. I am also interested in hearing the responses to these questions. Thanks, administrator/creator/moderator alt.med.fibromyalgia.recovery.info (moderated) alt.support.depression.manic.moderated to email me from news groups, just remove the Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 13, 2003 Report Share Posted January 13, 2003 On Mon, 13 Jan 2003 11:48:12 -0700, " Tim Hoffman " TIMHOF@...> spoke thusly: >ome >of the questions I have: Has it been your experience that the >herniation size remains the same? If not, how long did it take before >symptoms got to hard to handle? Did you have surgery? If so, did it >help? Do your symptoms come and go? Whatever else you think is >interesting or would help. I am also interested in hearing the responses to these questions. Thanks, administrator/creator/moderator alt.med.fibromyalgia.recovery.info (moderated) alt.support.depression.manic.moderated to email me from news groups, just remove the Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 I'm new to the breathe-support group. Just recently diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. I am currently seeking a second opinion and am concerned about the open lung biopsy that has been recommended. Has any one been through this procedure? Was the information gained worth the risk? What information do you learn from the biopsy? By the way I am a working Grandmother, raising one wonderful grandson. On o2 since February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 good morning and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to you and all mothers in the group. I had an external after 2 internal followed by another internal,,,all confirmed IPF but no known cause, but the culput is very suspisious of mold. good luck ken o. To: Breathe-Support Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 6:11:55 AMSubject: new I'm new to the breathe-support group. Just recently diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. I am currently seeking a second opinion and am concerned about the open lung biopsy that has been recommended.. Has any one been through this procedure? Was the information gained worth the risk? What information do you learn from the biopsy? By the way I am a working Grandmother, raising one wonderful grandson. On o2 since February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 good morning and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to you and all mothers in the group. I had an external after 2 internal followed by another internal,,,all confirmed IPF but no known cause, but the culput is very suspisious of mold. good luck ken o. To: Breathe-Support Sent: Sunday, May 10, 2009 6:11:55 AMSubject: new I'm new to the breathe-support group. Just recently diagnosed with Pulmonary Fibrosis. I am currently seeking a second opinion and am concerned about the open lung biopsy that has been recommended.. Has any one been through this procedure? Was the information gained worth the risk? What information do you learn from the biopsy? By the way I am a working Grandmother, raising one wonderful grandson. On o2 since February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Welcome to the group. My IPF was first picked up on a CT Scan. The pulmonologist ordered a high resolution CT Scan at that point and confirmed that's what it was and said I didn't need an open lung biopsy. I'm alone and couldn't really afford going to a teaching hospital, especially one that the insurance company says is "out of network". My doc, though, sent the results to the U. of Penn Lung Center in Philadelphia, who confirmed the diagnosis from the high rez CT Scan and said the open lung biopsy wasn't necessary, and arrangements have been made for me to go there for consultations. I had to quit work and I live alone, so if there were any procedures, it would be tough to drive the two hours back and forth. The docs I spoke with all seemed to think the open lung biopsy would do more harm than good with me. But every case is different. Listen to your pulmonologists and if you have questions, by all means get a second opinion. I did that, and my second opinion doc is MUCH more informed and aggressive than the first one was. Good luck! Bill IPF 10/08 Slatington, PA Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Welcome to the group. My IPF was first picked up on a CT Scan. The pulmonologist ordered a high resolution CT Scan at that point and confirmed that's what it was and said I didn't need an open lung biopsy. I'm alone and couldn't really afford going to a teaching hospital, especially one that the insurance company says is "out of network". My doc, though, sent the results to the U. of Penn Lung Center in Philadelphia, who confirmed the diagnosis from the high rez CT Scan and said the open lung biopsy wasn't necessary, and arrangements have been made for me to go there for consultations. I had to quit work and I live alone, so if there were any procedures, it would be tough to drive the two hours back and forth. The docs I spoke with all seemed to think the open lung biopsy would do more harm than good with me. But every case is different. Listen to your pulmonologists and if you have questions, by all means get a second opinion. I did that, and my second opinion doc is MUCH more informed and aggressive than the first one was. Good luck! Bill IPF 10/08 Slatington, PA Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Welcome to the group. My IPF was first picked up on a CT Scan. The pulmonologist ordered a high resolution CT Scan at that point and confirmed that's what it was and said I didn't need an open lung biopsy. I'm alone and couldn't really afford going to a teaching hospital, especially one that the insurance company says is "out of network". My doc, though, sent the results to the U. of Penn Lung Center in Philadelphia, who confirmed the diagnosis from the high rez CT Scan and said the open lung biopsy wasn't necessary, and arrangements have been made for me to go there for consultations. I had to quit work and I live alone, so if there were any procedures, it would be tough to drive the two hours back and forth. The docs I spoke with all seemed to think the open lung biopsy would do more harm than good with me. But every case is different. Listen to your pulmonologists and if you have questions, by all means get a second opinion. I did that, and my second opinion doc is MUCH more informed and aggressive than the first one was. Good luck! Bill IPF 10/08 Slatington, PA Recession-proof vacation ideas. Find free things to do in the U.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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