Guest guest Posted June 3, 2000 Report Share Posted June 3, 2000 Hi Gwen, The first thing I did was fill out the patient information form on the website. Then I signed releases for my medical records.> Next I wrote my patient letter to Dr. Rutledge. Meanwhile I was approved for the procedure. I copied the patient manual, the doctors letter and personalized it with my docs name and my name. I then made an appointment to see my PCP. I made sure when I scheduled that they knew I would be there for a while. I talked to him, he was very supportive (I was very nervous) and said he was willing to do anything to help. I have been going to this Doctor for about 15 years. He did not ask me any female questions, just basics, have you every had surgery, what other diets have you tried. Did you research other procedures? He then ordered the tests needed and I was out the door. It is taking him some time to write the letter to Dr. Rutledge, but that is okay. I am waiting on that and my medical records from him and one other doctor. As far as the female stuff goes he wants results that are 1 year old or less. I am fortunate I just had mine. Hope this helps. Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2000 Report Share Posted June 3, 2000 Gwen, You sound just like me! I saw my PCP yesterday (Fri.) and I took him copies of just about the whole site. He just laughed. He is behind me (and it's big! LOL) all the way. I even gave him copies of my letter and hubby's letter. I also gave him before pictures (front, back, both sides, and face up close). He said he could tell how determined I am to have this from all that he got in my notebook for him to keep. He said for me to just make an appt. for the pap to be done by my GYN and he will tend to the rest. He will get all my previous operation data from the specialist so they don't give me the run around (he says he can get it all for me faster). My physical is set up for the 27th of this month and he should have all the other stuff ready by then. Today I will do the on-line form and get it sent in. I will not schedule the test until I have an okay from my insurance. I am not sure when I will go to clinic as Lara in N. Augusta and I are hoping to go together. Good luck and keep things moving. in SC Wanting to dance with Dr. R If you see someone without a smile, Give them one of yours. If you and I should meet and you forget me, you have lost nothing. If you meet JESUS and you forget him, you will have lost everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2000 Report Share Posted June 3, 2000 Gwen, You sound just like me! I saw my PCP yesterday (Fri.) and I took him copies of just about the whole site. He just laughed. He is behind me (and it's big! LOL) all the way. I even gave him copies of my letter and hubby's letter. I also gave him before pictures (front, back, both sides, and face up close). He said he could tell how determined I am to have this from all that he got in my notebook for him to keep. He said for me to just make an appt. for the pap to be done by my GYN and he will tend to the rest. He will get all my previous operation data from the specialist so they don't give me the run around (he says he can get it all for me faster). My physical is set up for the 27th of this month and he should have all the other stuff ready by then. Today I will do the on-line form and get it sent in. I will not schedule the test until I have an okay from my insurance. I am not sure when I will go to clinic as Lara in N. Augusta and I are hoping to go together. Good luck and keep things moving. in SC Wanting to dance with Dr. R If you see someone without a smile, Give them one of yours. If you and I should meet and you forget me, you have lost nothing. If you meet JESUS and you forget him, you will have lost everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2000 Report Share Posted June 3, 2000 Gwen, You sound just like me! I saw my PCP yesterday (Fri.) and I took him copies of just about the whole site. He just laughed. He is behind me (and it's big! LOL) all the way. I even gave him copies of my letter and hubby's letter. I also gave him before pictures (front, back, both sides, and face up close). He said he could tell how determined I am to have this from all that he got in my notebook for him to keep. He said for me to just make an appt. for the pap to be done by my GYN and he will tend to the rest. He will get all my previous operation data from the specialist so they don't give me the run around (he says he can get it all for me faster). My physical is set up for the 27th of this month and he should have all the other stuff ready by then. Today I will do the on-line form and get it sent in. I will not schedule the test until I have an okay from my insurance. I am not sure when I will go to clinic as Lara in N. Augusta and I are hoping to go together. Good luck and keep things moving. in SC Wanting to dance with Dr. R If you see someone without a smile, Give them one of yours. If you and I should meet and you forget me, you have lost nothing. If you meet JESUS and you forget him, you will have lost everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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