Re: First post to the group

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/1/00 11:15:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

boricua2@... writes:

<<

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 >>

Welcome Nora!

Regards,

Debbie in IL

Cigna approved on 3rd appeal for daughter (BMI 45)

Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) correct online info re-sent 6/29

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/1/00 11:15:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

boricua2@... writes:

<<

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 >>

Welcome Nora!

Regards,

Debbie in IL

Cigna approved on 3rd appeal for daughter (BMI 45)

Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) correct online info re-sent 6/29

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/1/00 11:15:46 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

boricua2@... writes:

<<

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 >>

Welcome Nora!

Regards,

Debbie in IL

Cigna approved on 3rd appeal for daughter (BMI 45)

Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) correct online info re-sent 6/29

[Guest guest]

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

>

[Guest guest]

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

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

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

> >

>

>

[Guest guest]

Sheri,

I have United Healthcare and was approved the first time I called for

precertification. Contact them yourself and ask them for your

precertification number. Don't sound like you are asking for a favor,

rather, you are doing them a favor in the long run. Practice before you get

on the telephone and be prepared to dig deep into your family history (even

if you don't have any comorbidities yet). It should sound something like:

" I am at high risk for hbp, diabetes, gout, respiratory problems, stroke,

heart attack, and the list goes on. " Keep a long list of " problems " you may

or are already having and DO NOT sound desperate. They like for you to beg.

Hope this helps.

in Durham soon to move to Chapel Hill