Re: RE: What's Next - Help

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

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