Let's do this again! (newbie in TN)

July 22, 2000

I am in White Pine TN...East of Knoxville, in Jefferson county. Would be

great to talk to you more..

Diane

July 22, 2000

I am about 35 minutes from Kville. I found out about it online. I knew that

I had tried all options and had decided that gastric bypass was my last hope

at permanent weight loss. Was searching the subject and found the MGB. I

truly consider it a miracle and pray that I will soon join you on the road to

a healthier life.

Diane

July 22, 2000

Diane,

Your time will come, just as it has for the rest of us. If I can help, let

me know. I am scheduled for August 2.

Kay

Let's do this again! (newbie in TN)

> Hi!...Here I go again. Had just typed a near novel when, poof!, one

> of my two year old twin boys politely hit escape and the rest is

> history. I have just begun the process of MGB. I know the road will

> be long ahead of me but compared to the last 20 years that I have

> spent avoiding life, the wait will be worth it. I go for h & p with

> pcp on Monday. I pray that she will agree that the gastric bypass is

> the way for me to go. Without her I cannot get my approval. Must

> have referral from her before I can do anything else. Hurdle #2,

> will my insurance company agree that I am eligible? I am almost

> positive that I am, but then again, most of us know how they can be,

> so keep me in your prayers. I am already excited and feel for the

> first time in my life that there is hope. Only all of you who have

> battled weight with me know where I come from. It is a blessing just

> to read the post and feel part of a group. May this be the first of

> many post....Congratulations to all of you who have succeeded and

> good luck to all of you waiting to go.....

>

> Diane

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July 22, 2000

Hi!...Here I go again. Had just typed a near novel when, poof!, one

of my two year old twin boys politely hit escape and the rest is

history. I have just begun the process of MGB. I know the road will

be long ahead of me but compared to the last 20 years that I have

spent avoiding life, the wait will be worth it. I go for h & p with

pcp on Monday. I pray that she will agree that the gastric bypass is

the way for me to go. Without her I cannot get my approval. Must

have referral from her before I can do anything else. Hurdle #2,

will my insurance company agree that I am eligible? I am almost

positive that I am, but then again, most of us know how they can be,

so keep me in your prayers. I am already excited and feel for the

first time in my life that there is hope. Only all of you who have

battled weight with me know where I come from. It is a blessing just

to read the post and feel part of a group. May this be the first of

many post....Congratulations to all of you who have succeeded and

good luck to all of you waiting to go.....

Diane

July 22, 2000

Hi Diane,

Where are you in Tennessee? I live in Harrogate by the Kentucky border north

of Knoxville. Good luck with your PCP tomorrow. And good luck with your

insurance. Just remember never to assume that they have received any

information because they all seem to " lose " Dr. R's letter and other info sent

to them. Call them continually and see if you can find out who your case

manager is and make friends with them. Mine helped a lot, and seemed genuinely

pleased when she was able to call and tell us I was approved, but we sure had a

run around before that.

Welcome to the list!

Sara

8/2

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