Re: DFW/NORTH TEXAS MGB SUPPORT GROUP

[Guest guest]

Hi Sheri,

Welcome!

Hey, Genz, count me in on the DFW/North Texas support group! I'm a

pre-op from , TX about 30 miles north of Dallas.

Sincerely,

Bernardine

>

> > 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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