Guest guest Posted July 1, 2000 Report Share Posted July 1, 2000 Hi Nora, We are neighbors/////////////.I live in No. Redington Beach Fla. just 10min south of Clearwater. My surgery date is 7/26. You have great Ins. so hurry and maybe you and I will be on the same day. Any help you need feel free to ask. Lv Judi in Fla Quoting smootgen@...: > Hi Nora, > > Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!! You're going to have fun with all your new > family. We always love it when we get a new brother or sister. You're about > the same size as my cousin except she says she's 4ft 11 1/4 inches. She is > a > real sweetheart and I'll bet you are too. Keep us posted. > > Best Wishes, > Genz > > Nora Berrios wrote: > > > Hello everyone! This is the first time I'm posting the the group and > > hope that this post goes through. Well, My name is Nora Berios and I > > live in Fort Myers, FL. My stats are: 4'11 " (I'm a shorty) and I weigh > > 206 lbs. > > > > I have been researching the MGB for quite a long time now and have > > finally decided to jump in and try to get approved for this procedure. > > I went to my PCP and he wholeheartedly agreed with me on getting the > > MGB. He also indicated that he would gladly be following up with me > > after the surgery. He said he would work with me as much as I need him > > to get my insurance to approve the MGB. My carrier is Beechstreet PPO > > and I'm wondering if any of you have had any dealings with this > > insurance company? > > > > Last week I attended a required meeting for another doctor here in Tampa > > in the hopes that I could see this doctor closer to home. Well, > > yesterday I found out from his coordinator that I would have to wait > > until sometime in November to just get my first appt. with the doctor. > > Well, I then started surfing the web and found this wonderful website > > that Dr. Rutledge has set up. I'm so impressed with it and am so > > inspired by all you wonderful ladies in this group! > > > > Well, I just downloaded everything so that I can start reading, > > educating myself, and getting my package ready to send to Dr. Rutledge. > > > > Well, I guess I've been rambling, I'm so excited to get approved and get > > on with my life. Since I'm so new and not familiar with everyone yet, > > for those of you that are getting ready to get your procedure done soon, > > I wish you all the best and may God Bless You All. I'm looking forward > > to hearing from everyone and will be following up and everyones > > progress. Take care all, and have a great 4TH! > > Nora Berrios in sunny FLA > > > > lwmorton@... wrote: > > > > > Hello everyone! I have e-mailed a few of you in private, but this is > > > my first post to the group. I am writing from Texas. My son has > > > come in four times already to see if I am off the computer so he can > > > use it. I have been going through several days of the mailing list. > > > We are a prolific group! > > > > > > Where am I in this momentous process to change my life? I am so glad > > > you asked! I sent in my patient information on June 16 and Dr R's > > > staff was very quick about getting that predetermination letter out > > > (yea!). I had my appointment with my PCP just last week. Big sigh > > > of relief that is over! She was not overly enthusiastic, but did > > > agree to support me. I left with her the paper that Dr. R. presented > > > to the ABS this past month. This appointment was strictly to discuss > > > my desire for the procedure. I have an appointment on July 28 for my > > > physical/'Well Woman' exam. That seems a lifetime away! My doctor > > > was not optimistic about my insurance covering it (United HealthCare > > > POS) since I don't have any direct co-morbidities (yet!). I am > > > trying to gear myself up for a battle. > > > > > > Okay! I have run off at the mouth (or the fingers) for long enough. > > > I really love this list and all the postings. They fill me with hope > > > and a feeling of solidarity. Thank you all! > > > > > > Sheri > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- --------------------- > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- --------------------- > > > 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 > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------- > > Explore the popular High-End Room - > > Go To Where The Smart People Shop-uBid.com > > http://click.egroups.com/1/6141/3/_/453517/_/962474782/ > > ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------- > > > > 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 > > > ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ > Free, Unlimited Calls Anywhere! > Conference in the whole family on the same call. > Let the fights begin! 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Guest guest Posted July 1, 2000 Report Share Posted July 1, 2000 Hi Nora, We are neighbors/////////////.I live in No. Redington Beach Fla. just 10min south of Clearwater. My surgery date is 7/26. You have great Ins. so hurry and maybe you and I will be on the same day. Any help you need feel free to ask. Lv Judi in Fla Quoting smootgen@...: > Hi Nora, > > Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!! You're going to have fun with all your new > family. We always love it when we get a new brother or sister. You're about > the same size as my cousin except she says she's 4ft 11 1/4 inches. She is > a > real sweetheart and I'll bet you are too. Keep us posted. > > Best Wishes, > Genz > > Nora Berrios wrote: > > > Hello everyone! This is the first time I'm posting the the group and > > hope that this post goes through. Well, My name is Nora Berios and I > > live in Fort Myers, FL. My stats are: 4'11 " (I'm a shorty) and I weigh > > 206 lbs. > > > > I have been researching the MGB for quite a long time now and have > > finally decided to jump in and try to get approved for this procedure. > > I went to my PCP and he wholeheartedly agreed with me on getting the > > MGB. He also indicated that he would gladly be following up with me > > after the surgery. He said he would work with me as much as I need him > > to get my insurance to approve the MGB. My carrier is Beechstreet PPO > > and I'm wondering if any of you have had any dealings with this > > insurance company? > > > > Last week I attended a required meeting for another doctor here in Tampa > > in the hopes that I could see this doctor closer to home. Well, > > yesterday I found out from his coordinator that I would have to wait > > until sometime in November to just get my first appt. with the doctor. > > Well, I then started surfing the web and found this wonderful website > > that Dr. Rutledge has set up. I'm so impressed with it and am so > > inspired by all you wonderful ladies in this group! > > > > Well, I just downloaded everything so that I can start reading, > > educating myself, and getting my package ready to send to Dr. Rutledge. > > > > Well, I guess I've been rambling, I'm so excited to get approved and get > > on with my life. Since I'm so new and not familiar with everyone yet, > > for those of you that are getting ready to get your procedure done soon, > > I wish you all the best and may God Bless You All. I'm looking forward > > to hearing from everyone and will be following up and everyones > > progress. Take care all, and have a great 4TH! > > Nora Berrios in sunny FLA > > > > lwmorton@... wrote: > > > > > Hello everyone! I have e-mailed a few of you in private, but this is > > > my first post to the group. I am writing from Texas. My son has > > > come in four times already to see if I am off the computer so he can > > > use it. I have been going through several days of the mailing list. > > > We are a prolific group! > > > > > > Where am I in this momentous process to change my life? I am so glad > > > you asked! I sent in my patient information on June 16 and Dr R's > > > staff was very quick about getting that predetermination letter out > > > (yea!). I had my appointment with my PCP just last week. Big sigh > > > of relief that is over! She was not overly enthusiastic, but did > > > agree to support me. I left with her the paper that Dr. R. presented > > > to the ABS this past month. This appointment was strictly to discuss > > > my desire for the procedure. I have an appointment on July 28 for my > > > physical/'Well Woman' exam. That seems a lifetime away! My doctor > > > was not optimistic about my insurance covering it (United HealthCare > > > POS) since I don't have any direct co-morbidities (yet!). I am > > > trying to gear myself up for a battle. > > > > > > Okay! I have run off at the mouth (or the fingers) for long enough. > > > I really love this list and all the postings. They fill me with hope > > > and a feeling of solidarity. Thank you all! > > > > > > Sheri > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- --------------------- > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- --------------------- > > > 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 > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------- > > Explore the popular High-End Room - > > Go To Where The Smart People Shop-uBid.com > > http://click.egroups.com/1/6141/3/_/453517/_/962474782/ > > ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------- > > > > 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 > > > ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ > Free, Unlimited Calls Anywhere! > Conference in the whole family on the same call. > Let the fights begin! 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Guest guest Posted July 1, 2000 Report Share Posted July 1, 2000 Hi Nora, We are neighbors/////////////.I live in No. Redington Beach Fla. just 10min south of Clearwater. My surgery date is 7/26. You have great Ins. so hurry and maybe you and I will be on the same day. Any help you need feel free to ask. Lv Judi in Fla Quoting smootgen@...: > Hi Nora, > > Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!! You're going to have fun with all your new > family. We always love it when we get a new brother or sister. You're about > the same size as my cousin except she says she's 4ft 11 1/4 inches. She is > a > real sweetheart and I'll bet you are too. Keep us posted. > > Best Wishes, > Genz > > Nora Berrios wrote: > > > Hello everyone! This is the first time I'm posting the the group and > > hope that this post goes through. Well, My name is Nora Berios and I > > live in Fort Myers, FL. My stats are: 4'11 " (I'm a shorty) and I weigh > > 206 lbs. > > > > I have been researching the MGB for quite a long time now and have > > finally decided to jump in and try to get approved for this procedure. > > I went to my PCP and he wholeheartedly agreed with me on getting the > > MGB. He also indicated that he would gladly be following up with me > > after the surgery. He said he would work with me as much as I need him > > to get my insurance to approve the MGB. My carrier is Beechstreet PPO > > and I'm wondering if any of you have had any dealings with this > > insurance company? > > > > Last week I attended a required meeting for another doctor here in Tampa > > in the hopes that I could see this doctor closer to home. Well, > > yesterday I found out from his coordinator that I would have to wait > > until sometime in November to just get my first appt. with the doctor. > > Well, I then started surfing the web and found this wonderful website > > that Dr. Rutledge has set up. I'm so impressed with it and am so > > inspired by all you wonderful ladies in this group! > > > > Well, I just downloaded everything so that I can start reading, > > educating myself, and getting my package ready to send to Dr. Rutledge. > > > > Well, I guess I've been rambling, I'm so excited to get approved and get > > on with my life. Since I'm so new and not familiar with everyone yet, > > for those of you that are getting ready to get your procedure done soon, > > I wish you all the best and may God Bless You All. I'm looking forward > > to hearing from everyone and will be following up and everyones > > progress. Take care all, and have a great 4TH! > > Nora Berrios in sunny FLA > > > > lwmorton@... wrote: > > > > > Hello everyone! I have e-mailed a few of you in private, but this is > > > my first post to the group. I am writing from Texas. My son has > > > come in four times already to see if I am off the computer so he can > > > use it. I have been going through several days of the mailing list. > > > We are a prolific group! > > > > > > Where am I in this momentous process to change my life? I am so glad > > > you asked! I sent in my patient information on June 16 and Dr R's > > > staff was very quick about getting that predetermination letter out > > > (yea!). I had my appointment with my PCP just last week. Big sigh > > > of relief that is over! She was not overly enthusiastic, but did > > > agree to support me. I left with her the paper that Dr. R. presented > > > to the ABS this past month. This appointment was strictly to discuss > > > my desire for the procedure. I have an appointment on July 28 for my > > > physical/'Well Woman' exam. That seems a lifetime away! My doctor > > > was not optimistic about my insurance covering it (United HealthCare > > > POS) since I don't have any direct co-morbidities (yet!). I am > > > trying to gear myself up for a battle. > > > > > > Okay! I have run off at the mouth (or the fingers) for long enough. > > > I really love this list and all the postings. They fill me with hope > > > and a feeling of solidarity. Thank you all! > > > > > > Sheri > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- --------------------- > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- --------------------- > > > 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 > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------- > > Explore the popular High-End Room - > > Go To Where The Smart People Shop-uBid.com > > http://click.egroups.com/1/6141/3/_/453517/_/962474782/ > > ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------- > > > > 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 > > > ------------------------------------------------------ ------------------ > Free, Unlimited Calls Anywhere! > Conference in the whole family on the same call. > Let the fights begin! 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Guest guest Posted July 1, 2000 Report Share Posted July 1, 2000 Hi Judi, You have no idea how happy you've made me when I logged on and saw your email!!!! I'm so glad you've heard good things about my insurance company. I've been so worried about the insurance and approval part. I guess because I know in my heart and soul that I'm ready for this and want it so badly. Next week I'm picking up my records/referral letter from my doctor and my husband is going to take the before pictures UGH!!! I NEVER have pictures taken of myself because I'm so large and seeing myself in pictures just hurts my heart so. My husband is going to get his letter ready for my package and then all I have to do is get my letter ready for Dr. R. Have you already been for your clinic visit with Dr. R.? Are you flying or driving to N.C.? Oh, Judi, I'm so happy to have you as a pal! I thought I was the " lone ranger " here is Fla. This coming week I'm going to work like a busy beaver to get all of my info ready for Dr. R. and hopefully be able to have my surgery with your's or close to it if possible. After you did all of your " steps " , how long was it before you went to see Dr. R. and had your surgery date? I know I'm bombarding you with questions, but I'm so excited about having the MGB done, that I can't contain myself. Well, I've talked your ear off already, so I'm going to close for now and am anxiously awaiting to hear from you. Take care. Lv., Nora in Fla CarlMuckerheide wrote: > Hi Nora, > We are neighbors/////////////.I live in No. Redington > Beach Fla. just 10min south of Clearwater. My > surgery date is 7/26. You have great Ins. so hurry > and maybe you and I will be on the same day. Any > help you need feel free to ask. > Lv Judi in Fla > > > > > > Quoting smootgen@...: > > > Hi Nora, > > > > Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!! You're going to have > fun with all your new > > family. We always love it when we get a new brother > or sister. You're about > > the same size as my cousin except she says she's 4ft > 11 1/4 inches. She is > > a > > real sweetheart and I'll bet you are too. Keep us > posted. > > > > Best Wishes, > > Genz > > > > Nora Berrios wrote: > > > > > Hello everyone! This is the first time I'm posting > the the group and > > > hope that this post goes through. Well, My name is > Nora Berios and I > > > live in Fort Myers, FL. My stats are: 4'11 " (I'm > a shorty) and I weigh > > > 206 lbs. > > > > > > I have been researching the MGB for quite a long > time now and have > > > finally decided to jump in and try to get approved > for this procedure. > > > I went to my PCP and he wholeheartedly agreed with > me on getting the > > > MGB. He also indicated that he would gladly be > following up with me > > > after the surgery. He said he would work with me > as much as I need him > > > to get my insurance to approve the MGB. My carrier > is Beechstreet PPO > > > and I'm wondering if any of you have had any > dealings with this > > > insurance company? > > > > > > Last week I attended a required meeting for another > doctor here in Tampa > > > in the hopes that I could see this doctor closer to > home. Well, > > > yesterday I found out from his coordinator that I > would have to wait > > > until sometime in November to just get my first > appt. with the doctor. > > > Well, I then started surfing the web and found this > wonderful website > > > that Dr. Rutledge has set up. I'm so impressed > with it and am so > > > inspired by all you wonderful ladies in this group! > > > > > > Well, I just downloaded everything so that I can > start reading, > > > educating myself, and getting my package ready to > send to Dr. Rutledge. > > > > > > Well, I guess I've been rambling, I'm so excited to > get approved and get > > > on with my life. Since I'm so new and not familiar > with everyone yet, > > > for those of you that are getting ready to get your > procedure done soon, > > > I wish you all the best and may God Bless You All. > I'm looking forward > > > to hearing from everyone and will be following up > and everyones > > > progress. Take care all, and have a great 4TH! > > > Nora Berrios in sunny FLA > > > > > > lwmorton@... wrote: > > > > > > > Hello everyone! I have e-mailed a few of you in > private, but this is > > > > my first post to the group. I am writing from > Texas. My son has > > > > come in four times already to see if I am off the > computer so he can > > > > use it. I have been going through several days > of the mailing list. > > > > We are a prolific group! > > > > > > > > Where am I in this momentous process to change my > life? I am so glad > > > > you asked! I sent in my patient information > on June 16 and Dr R's > > > > staff was very quick about getting that > predetermination letter out > > > > (yea!). I had my appointment with my PCP just > last week. Big sigh > > > > of relief that is over! She was not overly > enthusiastic, but did > > > > agree to support me. I left with her the paper > that Dr. R. presented > > > > to the ABS this past month. This appointment was > strictly to discuss > > > > my desire for the procedure. I have an > appointment on July 28 for my > > > > physical/'Well Woman' exam. That seems a > lifetime away! My doctor > > > > was not optimistic about my insurance covering it > (United HealthCare > > > > POS) since I don't have any direct co-morbidities > (yet!). I am > > > > trying to gear myself up for a battle. > > > > > > > > Okay! I have run off at the mouth (or the > fingers) for long enough. > > > > I really love this list and all the postings. > They fill me with hope > > > > and a feeling of solidarity. Thank you all! > > > > > > > > Sheri > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- > --------------------- > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- > --------------------- > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------- > -------------------- > > > Explore the popular High-End Room - > > > Go To Where The Smart People Shop-uBid.com > > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/6141/3/_/453517/_/962474782/ > > > ---------------------------------------------------- > -------------------- > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------ > > Free, Unlimited Calls Anywhere! > > Conference in the whole family on the same call. > > Let the fights begin! 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Guest guest Posted July 1, 2000 Report Share Posted July 1, 2000 Hi Judi, You have no idea how happy you've made me when I logged on and saw your email!!!! I'm so glad you've heard good things about my insurance company. I've been so worried about the insurance and approval part. I guess because I know in my heart and soul that I'm ready for this and want it so badly. Next week I'm picking up my records/referral letter from my doctor and my husband is going to take the before pictures UGH!!! I NEVER have pictures taken of myself because I'm so large and seeing myself in pictures just hurts my heart so. My husband is going to get his letter ready for my package and then all I have to do is get my letter ready for Dr. R. Have you already been for your clinic visit with Dr. R.? Are you flying or driving to N.C.? Oh, Judi, I'm so happy to have you as a pal! I thought I was the " lone ranger " here is Fla. This coming week I'm going to work like a busy beaver to get all of my info ready for Dr. R. and hopefully be able to have my surgery with your's or close to it if possible. After you did all of your " steps " , how long was it before you went to see Dr. R. and had your surgery date? I know I'm bombarding you with questions, but I'm so excited about having the MGB done, that I can't contain myself. Well, I've talked your ear off already, so I'm going to close for now and am anxiously awaiting to hear from you. Take care. Lv., Nora in Fla CarlMuckerheide wrote: > Hi Nora, > We are neighbors/////////////.I live in No. Redington > Beach Fla. just 10min south of Clearwater. My > surgery date is 7/26. You have great Ins. so hurry > and maybe you and I will be on the same day. Any > help you need feel free to ask. > Lv Judi in Fla > > > > > > Quoting smootgen@...: > > > Hi Nora, > > > > Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!! You're going to have > fun with all your new > > family. We always love it when we get a new brother > or sister. You're about > > the same size as my cousin except she says she's 4ft > 11 1/4 inches. She is > > a > > real sweetheart and I'll bet you are too. Keep us > posted. > > > > Best Wishes, > > Genz > > > > Nora Berrios wrote: > > > > > Hello everyone! This is the first time I'm posting > the the group and > > > hope that this post goes through. Well, My name is > Nora Berios and I > > > live in Fort Myers, FL. My stats are: 4'11 " (I'm > a shorty) and I weigh > > > 206 lbs. > > > > > > I have been researching the MGB for quite a long > time now and have > > > finally decided to jump in and try to get approved > for this procedure. > > > I went to my PCP and he wholeheartedly agreed with > me on getting the > > > MGB. He also indicated that he would gladly be > following up with me > > > after the surgery. He said he would work with me > as much as I need him > > > to get my insurance to approve the MGB. My carrier > is Beechstreet PPO > > > and I'm wondering if any of you have had any > dealings with this > > > insurance company? > > > > > > Last week I attended a required meeting for another > doctor here in Tampa > > > in the hopes that I could see this doctor closer to > home. Well, > > > yesterday I found out from his coordinator that I > would have to wait > > > until sometime in November to just get my first > appt. with the doctor. > > > Well, I then started surfing the web and found this > wonderful website > > > that Dr. Rutledge has set up. I'm so impressed > with it and am so > > > inspired by all you wonderful ladies in this group! > > > > > > Well, I just downloaded everything so that I can > start reading, > > > educating myself, and getting my package ready to > send to Dr. Rutledge. > > > > > > Well, I guess I've been rambling, I'm so excited to > get approved and get > > > on with my life. Since I'm so new and not familiar > with everyone yet, > > > for those of you that are getting ready to get your > procedure done soon, > > > I wish you all the best and may God Bless You All. > I'm looking forward > > > to hearing from everyone and will be following up > and everyones > > > progress. Take care all, and have a great 4TH! > > > Nora Berrios in sunny FLA > > > > > > lwmorton@... wrote: > > > > > > > Hello everyone! I have e-mailed a few of you in > private, but this is > > > > my first post to the group. I am writing from > Texas. My son has > > > > come in four times already to see if I am off the > computer so he can > > > > use it. I have been going through several days > of the mailing list. > > > > We are a prolific group! > > > > > > > > Where am I in this momentous process to change my > life? I am so glad > > > > you asked! I sent in my patient information > on June 16 and Dr R's > > > > staff was very quick about getting that > predetermination letter out > > > > (yea!). I had my appointment with my PCP just > last week. Big sigh > > > > of relief that is over! She was not overly > enthusiastic, but did > > > > agree to support me. I left with her the paper > that Dr. R. presented > > > > to the ABS this past month. This appointment was > strictly to discuss > > > > my desire for the procedure. I have an > appointment on July 28 for my > > > > physical/'Well Woman' exam. That seems a > lifetime away! My doctor > > > > was not optimistic about my insurance covering it > (United HealthCare > > > > POS) since I don't have any direct co-morbidities > (yet!). I am > > > > trying to gear myself up for a battle. > > > > > > > > Okay! I have run off at the mouth (or the > fingers) for long enough. > > > > I really love this list and all the postings. > They fill me with hope > > > > and a feeling of solidarity. Thank you all! > > > > > > > > Sheri > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- > --------------------- > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- > --------------------- > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------- > -------------------- > > > Explore the popular High-End Room - > > > Go To Where The Smart People Shop-uBid.com > > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/6141/3/_/453517/_/962474782/ > > > ---------------------------------------------------- > -------------------- > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------ > ------------------ > > Free, Unlimited Calls Anywhere! > > Conference in the whole family on the same call. > > Let the fights begin! 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Guest guest Posted July 1, 2000 Report Share Posted July 1, 2000 Dear Nora, Iam a nurse and have worked with your INS. often.....they are very liberal(good thing). After you get your packet off to Dr R and your Ins has OK'd everything, it only takes Dr R's ofc 3-4 days to set you up.......thats why I said you have a great chance at 7/26 surgery date. No I will be going with My husband 7/24 toN.C. and Clinic is only on Tues so my clinic will be 7/25 and surgery 7/26. We will fly in on Monday 7/24 via Midway Airlines $132.00 RT out of Tampa and I will stay 1 week at hotel there but my husband will fly home after surgery. You are not asking too many questions ........as they are all the ones I've asked also. My home number in No. Redington Beach is 727 392-0916 and that is Mon-Thurs. and 352 794-0012 is my home in Crystal River Fla and we are there Fri-Sun and holidays. Feel Free to call ANY time and I will tell you everything I know have heard or read involving MGB, what we must do and how to get it done ASAP. Nora I know too well the excitement that you are feeling but this is just 10% of what you will feel the next 4 weeks. I am up at the River now so if you need anything call and will be home Wed. I will keep you in my prayers and keep my fingers crossed we get the same date. Get your packet in FAST. Lv Judi IN Fla Quoting Nora Berrios boricua2@...>: > Hi Judi, > You have no idea how happy you've made me when I logged on and saw your > email!!!! I'm so glad you've heard good things about my insurance > company. I've been so worried about the insurance and approval part. I > guess because I know in my heart and soul that I'm ready for this and > want it so badly. Next week I'm picking up my records/referral letter > from my doctor and my husband is going to take the before pictures > UGH!!! I NEVER have pictures taken of myself because I'm so large and > seeing myself in pictures just hurts my heart so. My husband is going > to get his letter ready for my package and then all I have to do is get > my letter ready for Dr. R. > > Have you already been for your clinic visit with Dr. R.? Are you flying > or driving to N.C.? Oh, Judi, I'm so happy to have you as a pal! I > thought I was the " lone ranger " here is Fla. This coming week I'm going > to work like a busy beaver to get all of my info ready for Dr. R. and > hopefully be able to have my surgery with your's or close to it if > possible. After you did all of your " steps " , how long was it before you > went to see Dr. R. and had your surgery date? > > I know I'm bombarding you with questions, but I'm so excited about > having the MGB done, that I can't contain myself. Well, I've talked > your ear off already, so I'm going to close for now and am anxiously > awaiting to hear from you. Take care. > Lv., Nora in Fla > > CarlMuckerheide wrote: > > > Hi Nora, > > We are neighbors/////////////.I live in No. Redington > > Beach Fla. just 10min south of Clearwater. My > > surgery date is 7/26. You have great Ins. so hurry > > and maybe you and I will be on the same day. Any > > help you need feel free to ask. > > Lv Judi in Fla > > > > > > > > > > > > Quoting smootgen@...: > > > > > Hi Nora, > > > > > > Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!! You're going to have > > fun with all your new > > > family. We always love it when we get a new brother > > or sister. You're about > > > the same size as my cousin except she says she's 4ft > > 11 1/4 inches. She is > > > a > > > real sweetheart and I'll bet you are too. Keep us > > posted. > > > > > > Best Wishes, > > > Genz > > > > > > Nora Berrios wrote: > > > > > > > Hello everyone! This is the first time I'm posting > > the the group and > > > > hope that this post goes through. Well, My name is > > Nora Berios and I > > > > live in Fort Myers, FL. My stats are: 4'11 " (I'm > > a shorty) and I weigh > > > > 206 lbs. > > > > > > > > I have been researching the MGB for quite a long > > time now and have > > > > finally decided to jump in and try to get approved > > for this procedure. > > > > I went to my PCP and he wholeheartedly agreed with > > me on getting the > > > > MGB. He also indicated that he would gladly be > > following up with me > > > > after the surgery. He said he would work with me > > as much as I need him > > > > to get my insurance to approve the MGB. My carrier > > is Beechstreet PPO > > > > and I'm wondering if any of you have had any > > dealings with this > > > > insurance company? > > > > > > > > Last week I attended a required meeting for another > > doctor here in Tampa > > > > in the hopes that I could see this doctor closer to > > home. Well, > > > > yesterday I found out from his coordinator that I > > would have to wait > > > > until sometime in November to just get my first > > appt. with the doctor. > > > > Well, I then started surfing the web and found this > > wonderful website > > > > that Dr. Rutledge has set up. I'm so impressed > > with it and am so > > > > inspired by all you wonderful ladies in this group! > > > > > > > > Well, I just downloaded everything so that I can > > start reading, > > > > educating myself, and getting my package ready to > > send to Dr. Rutledge. > > > > > > > > Well, I guess I've been rambling, I'm so excited to > > get approved and get > > > > on with my life. Since I'm so new and not familiar > > with everyone yet, > > > > for those of you that are getting ready to get your > > procedure done soon, > > > > I wish you all the best and may God Bless You All. > > I'm looking forward > > > > to hearing from everyone and will be following up > > and everyones > > > > progress. Take care all, and have a great 4TH! > > > > Nora Berrios in sunny FLA > > > > > > > > lwmorton@... wrote: > > > > > > > > > Hello everyone! I have e-mailed a few of you in > > private, but this is > > > > > my first post to the group. I am writing from > > Texas. My son has > > > > > come in four times already to see if I am off the > > computer so he can > > > > > use it. I have been going through several days > > of the mailing list. > > > > > We are a prolific group! > > > > > > > > > > Where am I in this momentous process to change my > > life? I am so glad > > > > > you asked! I sent in my patient information > > on June 16 and Dr R's > > > > > staff was very quick about getting that > > predetermination letter out > > > > > (yea!). I had my appointment with my PCP just > > last week. Big sigh > > > > > of relief that is over! She was not overly > > enthusiastic, but did > > > > > agree to support me. I left with her the paper > > that Dr. R. presented > > > > > to the ABS this past month. This appointment was > > strictly to discuss > > > > > my desire for the procedure. I have an > > appointment on July 28 for my > > > > > physical/'Well Woman' exam. That seems a > > lifetime away! My doctor > > > > > was not optimistic about my insurance covering it > > (United HealthCare > > > > > POS) since I don't have any direct co- morbidities > > (yet!). I am > > > > > trying to gear myself up for a battle. > > > > > > > > > > Okay! I have run off at the mouth (or the > > fingers) for long enough. > > > > > I really love this list and all the postings. > > They fill me with hope > > > > > and a feeling of solidarity. Thank you all! > > > > > > > > > > Sheri > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------- ---- > > --------------------- > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------- ---- > > --------------------- > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------ ---- > > -------------------- > > > > Explore the popular High-End Room - > > > > Go To Where The Smart People Shop-uBid.com > > > > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/6141/3/_/453517/_/962474782/ > > > > ------------------------------------------------ ---- > > -------------------- > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- ---- > > ------------------ > > > Free, Unlimited Calls Anywhere! > > > Conference in the whole family on the same call. > > > Let the fights begin! Visit Firetalk.com - Click > > below. > > > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/5476/3/_/453517/_/962477740/ > > > -------------------------------------------------- ---- > > ------------------ > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------- - > > This mail sent through Hitter Communications Webmail > > http://webmail.hitter.net > > ---------------------------------------------------- ------------------- > > > > ---------------------------------------------------- ------------------- > > 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 1, 2000 Report Share Posted July 1, 2000 Dear Nora, Iam a nurse and have worked with your INS. often.....they are very liberal(good thing). After you get your packet off to Dr R and your Ins has OK'd everything, it only takes Dr R's ofc 3-4 days to set you up.......thats why I said you have a great chance at 7/26 surgery date. No I will be going with My husband 7/24 toN.C. and Clinic is only on Tues so my clinic will be 7/25 and surgery 7/26. We will fly in on Monday 7/24 via Midway Airlines $132.00 RT out of Tampa and I will stay 1 week at hotel there but my husband will fly home after surgery. You are not asking too many questions ........as they are all the ones I've asked also. My home number in No. Redington Beach is 727 392-0916 and that is Mon-Thurs. and 352 794-0012 is my home in Crystal River Fla and we are there Fri-Sun and holidays. Feel Free to call ANY time and I will tell you everything I know have heard or read involving MGB, what we must do and how to get it done ASAP. Nora I know too well the excitement that you are feeling but this is just 10% of what you will feel the next 4 weeks. I am up at the River now so if you need anything call and will be home Wed. I will keep you in my prayers and keep my fingers crossed we get the same date. Get your packet in FAST. Lv Judi IN Fla Quoting Nora Berrios boricua2@...>: > Hi Judi, > You have no idea how happy you've made me when I logged on and saw your > email!!!! I'm so glad you've heard good things about my insurance > company. I've been so worried about the insurance and approval part. I > guess because I know in my heart and soul that I'm ready for this and > want it so badly. Next week I'm picking up my records/referral letter > from my doctor and my husband is going to take the before pictures > UGH!!! I NEVER have pictures taken of myself because I'm so large and > seeing myself in pictures just hurts my heart so. My husband is going > to get his letter ready for my package and then all I have to do is get > my letter ready for Dr. R. > > Have you already been for your clinic visit with Dr. R.? Are you flying > or driving to N.C.? Oh, Judi, I'm so happy to have you as a pal! I > thought I was the " lone ranger " here is Fla. This coming week I'm going > to work like a busy beaver to get all of my info ready for Dr. R. and > hopefully be able to have my surgery with your's or close to it if > possible. After you did all of your " steps " , how long was it before you > went to see Dr. R. and had your surgery date? > > I know I'm bombarding you with questions, but I'm so excited about > having the MGB done, that I can't contain myself. Well, I've talked > your ear off already, so I'm going to close for now and am anxiously > awaiting to hear from you. Take care. > Lv., Nora in Fla > > CarlMuckerheide wrote: > > > Hi Nora, > > We are neighbors/////////////.I live in No. Redington > > Beach Fla. just 10min south of Clearwater. My > > surgery date is 7/26. You have great Ins. so hurry > > and maybe you and I will be on the same day. Any > > help you need feel free to ask. > > Lv Judi in Fla > > > > > > > > > > > > Quoting smootgen@...: > > > > > Hi Nora, > > > > > > Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!! You're going to have > > fun with all your new > > > family. We always love it when we get a new brother > > or sister. You're about > > > the same size as my cousin except she says she's 4ft > > 11 1/4 inches. She is > > > a > > > real sweetheart and I'll bet you are too. Keep us > > posted. > > > > > > Best Wishes, > > > Genz > > > > > > Nora Berrios wrote: > > > > > > > Hello everyone! This is the first time I'm posting > > the the group and > > > > hope that this post goes through. Well, My name is > > Nora Berios and I > > > > live in Fort Myers, FL. My stats are: 4'11 " (I'm > > a shorty) and I weigh > > > > 206 lbs. > > > > > > > > I have been researching the MGB for quite a long > > time now and have > > > > finally decided to jump in and try to get approved > > for this procedure. > > > > I went to my PCP and he wholeheartedly agreed with > > me on getting the > > > > MGB. He also indicated that he would gladly be > > following up with me > > > > after the surgery. He said he would work with me > > as much as I need him > > > > to get my insurance to approve the MGB. My carrier > > is Beechstreet PPO > > > > and I'm wondering if any of you have had any > > dealings with this > > > > insurance company? > > > > > > > > Last week I attended a required meeting for another > > doctor here in Tampa > > > > in the hopes that I could see this doctor closer to > > home. Well, > > > > yesterday I found out from his coordinator that I > > would have to wait > > > > until sometime in November to just get my first > > appt. with the doctor. > > > > Well, I then started surfing the web and found this > > wonderful website > > > > that Dr. Rutledge has set up. I'm so impressed > > with it and am so > > > > inspired by all you wonderful ladies in this group! > > > > > > > > Well, I just downloaded everything so that I can > > start reading, > > > > educating myself, and getting my package ready to > > send to Dr. Rutledge. > > > > > > > > Well, I guess I've been rambling, I'm so excited to > > get approved and get > > > > on with my life. Since I'm so new and not familiar > > with everyone yet, > > > > for those of you that are getting ready to get your > > procedure done soon, > > > > I wish you all the best and may God Bless You All. > > I'm looking forward > > > > to hearing from everyone and will be following up > > and everyones > > > > progress. Take care all, and have a great 4TH! > > > > Nora Berrios in sunny FLA > > > > > > > > lwmorton@... wrote: > > > > > > > > > Hello everyone! I have e-mailed a few of you in > > private, but this is > > > > > my first post to the group. I am writing from > > Texas. My son has > > > > > come in four times already to see if I am off the > > computer so he can > > > > > use it. I have been going through several days > > of the mailing list. > > > > > We are a prolific group! > > > > > > > > > > Where am I in this momentous process to change my > > life? I am so glad > > > > > you asked! I sent in my patient information > > on June 16 and Dr R's > > > > > staff was very quick about getting that > > predetermination letter out > > > > > (yea!). I had my appointment with my PCP just > > last week. Big sigh > > > > > of relief that is over! She was not overly > > enthusiastic, but did > > > > > agree to support me. I left with her the paper > > that Dr. R. presented > > > > > to the ABS this past month. This appointment was > > strictly to discuss > > > > > my desire for the procedure. I have an > > appointment on July 28 for my > > > > > physical/'Well Woman' exam. That seems a > > lifetime away! My doctor > > > > > was not optimistic about my insurance covering it > > (United HealthCare > > > > > POS) since I don't have any direct co- morbidities > > (yet!). I am > > > > > trying to gear myself up for a battle. > > > > > > > > > > Okay! I have run off at the mouth (or the > > fingers) for long enough. > > > > > I really love this list and all the postings. > > They fill me with hope > > > > > and a feeling of solidarity. Thank you all! > > > > > > > > > > Sheri > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------- ---- > > --------------------- > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------- ---- > > --------------------- > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > removed] > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------ ---- > > -------------------- > > > > Explore the popular High-End Room - > > > > Go To Where The Smart People Shop-uBid.com > > > > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/6141/3/_/453517/_/962474782/ > > > > ------------------------------------------------ ---- > > -------------------- > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- ---- > > ------------------ > > > Free, Unlimited Calls Anywhere! > > > Conference in the whole family on the same call. > > > Let the fights begin! Visit Firetalk.com - Click > > below. > > > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/5476/3/_/453517/_/962477740/ > > > -------------------------------------------------- ---- > > ------------------ > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------- - > > This mail sent through Hitter Communications Webmail > > http://webmail.hitter.net > > ---------------------------------------------------- ------------------- > > > > ---------------------------------------------------- ------------------- > > 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 1, 2000 Report Share Posted July 1, 2000 Dear Nora, Iam a nurse and have worked with your INS. often.....they are very liberal(good thing). After you get your packet off to Dr R and your Ins has OK'd everything, it only takes Dr R's ofc 3-4 days to set you up.......thats why I said you have a great chance at 7/26 surgery date. No I will be going with My husband 7/24 toN.C. and Clinic is only on Tues so my clinic will be 7/25 and surgery 7/26. We will fly in on Monday 7/24 via Midway Airlines $132.00 RT out of Tampa and I will stay 1 week at hotel there but my husband will fly home after surgery. You are not asking too many questions ........as they are all the ones I've asked also. My home number in No. Redington Beach is 727 392-0916 and that is Mon-Thurs. and 352 794-0012 is my home in Crystal River Fla and we are there Fri-Sun and holidays. Feel Free to call ANY time and I will tell you everything I know have heard or read involving MGB, what we must do and how to get it done ASAP. Nora I know too well the excitement that you are feeling but this is just 10% of what you will feel the next 4 weeks. I am up at the River now so if you need anything call and will be home Wed. I will keep you in my prayers and keep my fingers crossed we get the same date. Get your packet in FAST. Lv Judi IN Fla Quoting Nora Berrios boricua2@...>: > Hi Judi, > You have no idea how happy you've made me when I logged on and saw your > email!!!! I'm so glad you've heard good things about my insurance > company. I've been so worried about the insurance and approval part. I > guess because I know in my heart and soul that I'm ready for this and > want it so badly. Next week I'm picking up my records/referral letter > from my doctor and my husband is going to take the before pictures > UGH!!! I NEVER have pictures taken of myself because I'm so large and > seeing myself in pictures just hurts my heart so. My husband is going > to get his letter ready for my package and then all I have to do is get > my letter ready for Dr. R. > > Have you already been for your clinic visit with Dr. R.? Are you flying > or driving to N.C.? Oh, Judi, I'm so happy to have you as a pal! I > thought I was the " lone ranger " here is Fla. This coming week I'm going > to work like a busy beaver to get all of my info ready for Dr. R. and > hopefully be able to have my surgery with your's or close to it if > possible. After you did all of your " steps " , how long was it before you > went to see Dr. R. and had your surgery date? > > I know I'm bombarding you with questions, but I'm so excited about > having the MGB done, that I can't contain myself. Well, I've talked > your ear off already, so I'm going to close for now and am anxiously > awaiting to hear from you. Take care. > Lv., Nora in Fla > > CarlMuckerheide wrote: > > > Hi Nora, > > We are neighbors/////////////.I live in No. Redington > > Beach Fla. just 10min south of Clearwater. My > > surgery date is 7/26. You have great Ins. so hurry > > and maybe you and I will be on the same day. Any > > help you need feel free to ask. > > Lv Judi in Fla > > > > > > > > > > > > Quoting smootgen@...: > > > > > Hi Nora, > > > > > > Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!! You're going to have > > fun with all your new > > > family. We always love it when we get a new brother > > or sister. You're about > > > the same size as my cousin except she says she's 4ft > > 11 1/4 inches. She is > > > a > > > real sweetheart and I'll bet you are too. Keep us > > posted. > > > > > > Best Wishes, > > > Genz > > > > > > Nora Berrios wrote: > > > > > > > Hello everyone! This is the first time I'm posting > > the the group and > > > > hope that this post goes through. Well, My name is > > Nora Berios and I > > > > live in Fort Myers, FL. My stats are: 4'11 " (I'm > > a shorty) and I weigh > > > > 206 lbs. > > > > > > > > I have been researching the MGB for quite a long > > time now and have > > > > finally decided to jump in and try to get approved > > for this procedure. > > > > I went to my PCP and he wholeheartedly agreed with > > me on getting the > > > > MGB. He also indicated that he would gladly be > > following up with me > > > > after the surgery. He said he would work with me > > as much as I need him > > > > to get my insurance to approve the MGB. My carrier > > is Beechstreet PPO > > > > and I'm wondering if any of you have had any > > dealings with this > > > > insurance company? > > > > > > > > Last week I attended a required meeting for another > > doctor here in Tampa > > > > in the hopes that I could see this doctor closer to > > home. Well, > > > > yesterday I found out from his coordinator that I > > would have to wait > > > > until sometime in November to just get my first > > appt. with the doctor. > > > > Well, I then started surfing the web and found this > > wonderful website > > > > that Dr. Rutledge has set up. I'm so impressed > > with it and am so > > > > inspired by all you wonderful ladies in this group! > > > > > > > > Well, I just downloaded everything so that I can > > start reading, > > > > educating myself, and getting my package ready to > > send to Dr. Rutledge. > > > > > > > > Well, I guess I've been rambling, I'm so excited to > > get approved and get > > > > on with my life. Since I'm so new and not familiar > > with everyone yet, > > > > for those of you that are getting ready to get your > > procedure done soon, > > > > I wish you all the best and may God Bless You All. > > I'm looking forward > > > > to hearing from everyone and will be following up > > and everyones > > > > progress. Take care all, and have a great 4TH! > > > > Nora Berrios in sunny FLA > > > > > > > > lwmorton@... wrote: > > > > > > > > > Hello everyone! I have e-mailed a few of you in > > private, but this is > > > > > my first post to the group. I am writing from > > Texas. My son has > > > > > come in four times already to see if I am off the > > computer so he can > > > > > use it. I have been going through several days > > of the mailing list. > > > > > We are a prolific group! > > > > > > > > > > Where am I in this momentous process to change my > > life? I am so glad > > > > > you asked! I sent in my patient information > > on June 16 and Dr R's > > > > > staff was very quick about getting that > > predetermination letter out > > > > > (yea!). I had my appointment with my PCP just > > last week. Big sigh > > > > > of relief that is over! She was not overly > > enthusiastic, but did > > > > > agree to support me. I left with her the paper > > that Dr. R. presented > > > > > to the ABS this past month. This appointment was > > strictly to discuss > > > > > my desire for the procedure. I have an > > appointment on July 28 for my > > > > > physical/'Well Woman' exam. That seems a > > lifetime away! My doctor > > > > > was not optimistic about my insurance covering it > > (United HealthCare > > > > > POS) since I don't have any direct co- morbidities > > (yet!). I am > > > > > trying to gear myself up for a battle. > > > > > > > > > > Okay! I have run off at the mouth (or the > > fingers) for long enough. > > > > > I really love this list and all the postings. > > They fill me with hope > > > > > and a feeling of solidarity. 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Guest guest Posted July 3, 2000 Report Share Posted July 3, 2000 Good morning, Judi! I apologize for not answering sooner than today, but my husband insisted that I detach myself from the computer yesterday and we went out. You have made me so happy by informing me that my insurance is pretty " liberal " . This has definitely put my mind to rest. All I have now is to pick up my copies of records and off they go! My home number is: and I'm usually home after 6 PM. My work number is: . It's not a problem if you call me at work, if I'm away from my desk, I'll call you back. Well, thanks for the email and I hope to talk to you before you go get your procedure done! Take care and have a great day!! Nora in Fla. CarlMuckerheide wrote: > Dear Nora, Iam a nurse and have worked with your INS. > often.....they are very liberal(good thing). After you > get your packet off to Dr R and your Ins has OK'd > everything, it only takes Dr R's ofc 3-4 days to set > you up.......thats why I said you have a great chance > at 7/26 surgery date. No I will be going with My > husband 7/24 toN.C. and Clinic is only on Tues so > my clinic will be 7/25 and surgery 7/26. > We will fly in on Monday 7/24 via Midway Airlines > $132.00 RT out of Tampa and I will stay 1 week > at hotel there but my husband will fly home after > surgery. You are not asking too many questions > .......as they are all the ones I've asked also. > My home number in No. Redington Beach is 727 > 392-0916 and that is Mon-Thurs. and 352 794-0012 > is my home in Crystal River Fla and we are there > Fri-Sun and holidays. Feel Free to call ANY time > and I will tell you everything I know have heard or > read involving MGB, what we must do and how to get it > done ASAP. Nora I know too well the excitement that > you are feeling but this is just 10% of what you will > feel the next 4 weeks. I am up at the River now so if > you need anything call and will be home Wed. > I will keep you in my prayers and keep my fingers > crossed we get the same date. Get your packet in FAST. > Lv Judi IN Fla > > > > > Quoting Nora Berrios boricua2@...>: > > > Hi Judi, > > You have no idea how happy you've made me when I > logged on and saw your > > email!!!! I'm so glad you've heard good things about > my insurance > > company. I've been so worried about the insurance > and approval part. I > > guess because I know in my heart and soul that I'm > ready for this and > > want it so badly. Next week I'm picking up my > records/referral letter > > from my doctor and my husband is going to take the > before pictures > > UGH!!! I NEVER have pictures taken of myself because > I'm so large and > > seeing myself in pictures just hurts my heart so. My > husband is going > > to get his letter ready for my package and then all I > have to do is get > > my letter ready for Dr. R. > > > > Have you already been for your clinic visit with Dr. > R.? Are you flying > > or driving to N.C.? Oh, Judi, I'm so happy to have > you as a pal! I > > thought I was the " lone ranger " here is Fla. This > coming week I'm going > > to work like a busy beaver to get all of my info > ready for Dr. R. and > > hopefully be able to have my surgery with your's or > close to it if > > possible. After you did all of your " steps " , how > long was it before you > > went to see Dr. R. and had your surgery date? > > > > I know I'm bombarding you with questions, but I'm so > excited about > > having the MGB done, that I can't contain myself. > Well, I've talked > > your ear off already, so I'm going to close for now > and am anxiously > > awaiting to hear from you. Take care. > > Lv., Nora in Fla > > > > CarlMuckerheide wrote: > > > > > Hi Nora, > > > We are neighbors/////////////.I live in No. > Redington > > > Beach Fla. just 10min south of Clearwater. My > > > surgery date is 7/26. You have great Ins. so hurry > > > and maybe you and I will be on the same day. Any > > > help you need feel free to ask. > > > Lv Judi in Fla > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > Quoting smootgen@...: > > > > > > > Hi Nora, > > > > > > > > Welcome aboard!!!!!!!!!! You're going to > have > > > fun with all your new > > > > family. We always love it when we get a new > brother > > > or sister. You're about > > > > the same size as my cousin except she says she's > 4ft > > > 11 1/4 inches. She is > > > > a > > > > real sweetheart and I'll bet you are too. Keep us > > > posted. > > > > > > > > Best Wishes, > > > > Genz > > > > > > > > Nora Berrios wrote: > > > > > > > > > Hello everyone! This is the first time I'm > posting > > > the the group and > > > > > hope that this post goes through. Well, My > name is > > > Nora Berios and I > > > > > live in Fort Myers, FL. My stats are: 4'11 " > (I'm > > > a shorty) and I weigh > > > > > 206 lbs. > > > > > > > > > > I have been researching the MGB for quite a long > > > time now and have > > > > > finally decided to jump in and try to get > approved > > > for this procedure. > > > > > I went to my PCP and he wholeheartedly agreed > with > > > me on getting the > > > > > MGB. He also indicated that he would gladly be > > > following up with me > > > > > after the surgery. He said he would work with > me > > > as much as I need him > > > > > to get my insurance to approve the MGB. My > carrier > > > is Beechstreet PPO > > > > > and I'm wondering if any of you have had any > > > dealings with this > > > > > insurance company? > > > > > > > > > > Last week I attended a required meeting for > another > > > doctor here in Tampa > > > > > in the hopes that I could see this doctor > closer to > > > home. Well, > > > > > yesterday I found out from his coordinator that > I > > > would have to wait > > > > > until sometime in November to just get my first > > > appt. with the doctor. > > > > > Well, I then started surfing the web and found > this > > > wonderful website > > > > > that Dr. Rutledge has set up. I'm so impressed > > > with it and am so > > > > > inspired by all you wonderful ladies in this > group! > > > > > > > > > > Well, I just downloaded everything so that I can > > > start reading, > > > > > educating myself, and getting my package ready > to > > > send to Dr. Rutledge. > > > > > > > > > > Well, I guess I've been rambling, I'm so > excited to > > > get approved and get > > > > > on with my life. Since I'm so new and not > familiar > > > with everyone yet, > > > > > for those of you that are getting ready to get > your > > > procedure done soon, > > > > > I wish you all the best and may God Bless You > All. > > > I'm looking forward > > > > > to hearing from everyone and will be following > up > > > and everyones > > > > > progress. Take care all, and have a great 4TH! > > > > > Nora Berrios in sunny FLA > > > > > > > > > > lwmorton@... wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > Hello everyone! I have e-mailed a few of you > in > > > private, but this is > > > > > > my first post to the group. I am writing from > > > Texas. My son has > > > > > > come in four times already to see if I am off > the > > > computer so he can > > > > > > use it. I have been going through several > days > > > of the mailing list. > > > > > > We are a prolific group! > > > > > > > > > > > > Where am I in this momentous process to > change my > > > life? I am so glad > > > > > > you asked! I sent in my patient > information > > > on June 16 and Dr R's > > > > > > staff was very quick about getting that > > > predetermination letter out > > > > > > (yea!). I had my appointment with my PCP just > > > last week. Big sigh > > > > > > of relief that is over! She was not overly > > > enthusiastic, but did > > > > > > agree to support me. I left with her the > paper > > > that Dr. R. presented > > > > > > to the ABS this past month. This appointment > was > > > strictly to discuss > > > > > > my desire for the procedure. I have an > > > appointment on July 28 for my > > > > > > physical/'Well Woman' exam. That seems a > > > lifetime away! My doctor > > > > > > was not optimistic about my insurance > covering it > > > (United HealthCare > > > > > > POS) since I don't have any direct co- > morbidities > > > (yet!). I am > > > > > > trying to gear myself up for a battle. > > > > > > > > > > > > Okay! I have run off at the mouth (or the > > > fingers) for long enough. > > > > > > I really love this list and all the postings. > > > They fill me with hope > > > > > > and a feeling of solidarity. Thank you all! > > > > > > > > > > > > Sheri > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > ---- > > > --------------------- > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------- > ---- > > > --------------------- > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > > > removed] > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------ > ---- > > > -------------------- > > > > > Explore the popular High-End Room - > > > > > Go To Where The Smart People Shop-uBid.com > > > > > > > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/6141/3/_/453517/_/962474782/ > > > > > ------------------------------------------------ > ---- > > > -------------------- > > > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > -------------------------------------------------- > ---- > > > ------------------ > > > > Free, Unlimited Calls Anywhere! > > > > Conference in the whole family on the same call. > > > > Let the fights begin! Visit Firetalk.com - Click > > > below. > > > > > > > > http://click.egroups.com/1/5476/3/_/453517/_/962477740/ > > > > -------------------------------------------------- > ---- > > > ------------------ > > > > > > > > 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------- > - > > > This mail sent through Hitter Communications Webmail > > > http://webmail.hitter.net > > > ---------------------------------------------------- > ------------------- > > > > > > ---------------------------------------------------- > ------------------- > > > 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...
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