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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

> >

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

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> > This message is from the Mini-Gastric Bypass

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> > Please visit our web site at http://clos.net

> > Get the Patient Manual at

http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm

>

>

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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

>

>

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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

>

>

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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

>

>

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

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> 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

>

>

>

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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

> >

> >

> >

>

>

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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

> > > >

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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/

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

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> > > > 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

> > >

> > >

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

----

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

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> > > Conference in the whole family on the same call.

> > > Let the fights begin! Visit Firetalk.com - Click

> > below.

> > >

> >

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----

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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

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

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Mailing List at

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http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm

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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]

> > > >

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

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

> > > > Explore the popular High-End Room -

> > > > Go To Where The Smart People Shop-uBid.com

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> >

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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

> > > > >

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

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> > http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm

> > > > >

> > > >

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> > removed]

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> > http://clos.net/get_patient_manual.htm

> > >

> > >

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

----

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

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> > > Conference in the whole family on the same call.

> > > Let the fights begin! Visit Firetalk.com - Click

> > below.

> > >

> >

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

----

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

> > >

> > > 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

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> >

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

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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

> >

>

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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

> > > > >

> > >

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> > > >

> > > >

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

> > > > Free, Unlimited Calls Anywhere!

> > > > Conference in the whole family on the same call.

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> > > below.

> > > >

> > >

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

> > > >

> > > > 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

> > > >

> > > >

> > > >

> > >

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