Re: Hi friends!~ I'm back!

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Holy Shmoley!

What a difference a week makes! I come back, check my mail (over 1,000

posts!) and see that LOTS has happened! LOL I confess that I did not read

ALL of them, so if someone asked me something in the body of a post, I might

not have seen it.

So much to comment on! First, to those reporting their losses--WAY TO GO!

You all sound so happy and so strong. Speaking of strong, what an onslaught

to WL, Esq. I did keep up with that thread (hard to resist) and one thing

sticks out in my mind. I can see someone saying that there are risks

involved, (we all know them), and that therefore they won't represent anyone

seeking the surgery. To me this would be a " moral " professional decision

that any attorney could reasonably make, (whether I agreed with it or not).

But, to say the MGB is " dangerous, " and then to go on and agree to represent

patients of other WL surgeries that are quite obviously more dangerous, makes

one think that there has to be more involved. In light of this, I'm not

interested in any dialogue with the attorney in question, but my heart goes

out to the poor girl on our list who he is representing, (sorry sweetie, I

don't remember your name). Good luck to you. And what a class act Dr R is

in the way he is handling this.

A big CONGRATS to all who were approved! Deb in IL and Holly in IL stand out

in my mind. It's good to see all the IL peeps. Holly, where are you from?

I'm in Naperville. Everyone else who was approved--I'm so happy for you.

in CT-- you are most welcome! I hope the letters helped.

Dr Bill is still doing his " duty " (Poo bandaids) by cracking us up, and now I

see Genz has become a madam on the side (supplier of cowboys-- yeee haww!)

Everyone said that SusieG is a ray of sunshine, I think that shines through

in her posts. Hope you are feeling well, sweetie!

As for us-- has decided to come home a couple weeks early from summer

camp, so Tom or I will fly to Mass next weekend to pick her up. Don't have a

date for her yet, but we're still hoping for early to mid Aug. She wants a

little time at home before surgery and I don't blame her--plus WE MISS HER!

I've been pre-approved with the good doc and will have the insurance fight

ahead of me, but hey, I'm a pro now, right? I will call to expedite matters

with Cigna so and I can go together. My husband is not looking forward

to watching both of us get wheeled away together. He is a fierce Papa Bear!

Well, sorry to be so long! It was great to visit my folks in Florida, but

wonderful to be back home and among friends (all of you). To those still

fighting for the MGB, I am praying for all of you. Stay strong and know that

you deserve it!! To those going soon, good luck--especially the one who is

going for the 2nd time (sorry, honey, I forgot your name).

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

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In a message dated 7/14/2000 10:46:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

DebLaMan@... writes:

>

> A big CONGRATS to all who were approved! Deb in IL and Holly in IL stand

> out

> in my mind. It's good to see all the IL peeps. Holly, where are you

from?

>

> I'm in Naperville. Everyone else who was approved--I'm so happy for you.

>

Hi Debbie! I am in Decatur. How many people do we have from Illinois here?

Me, you and the other Deb..anyone else? I am still a wannabe but getting

closer everyday! Where is the other Deb from in Illinois?

Holly

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In a message dated 7/14/00 1:16:23 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

happygirl0925@... writes:

<< Hi Debbie! I am in Decatur. How many people do we have from Illinois

here?

Me, you and the other Deb..anyone else? I am still a wannabe but getting

closer everyday! Where is the other Deb from in Illinois?

Holly

>>

Hi Holly!

I think she's from Joliet. Right Deb? I know some others from IL have

already had the surgery and I could be confusing her hometown with one of

them! How about a roll call from all the IL peeps out there???

Regards,

Debbie in IL

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

Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) ins letter sent 7/14

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Hi Holly,

I am in Coal City.. a tiny little town about 20 minutes south of Joliet.

Not too far from you! Good luck on your journey... I don't think I would

have gotten approval without the help of lots of people on this list! I sent

BCBS so much info, they probably approved me just to get rid of me!

Deb in IL

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Hi Holly,

I am in Coal City.. a tiny little town about 20 minutes south of Joliet.

Not too far from you! Good luck on your journey... I don't think I would

have gotten approval without the help of lots of people on this list! I sent

BCBS so much info, they probably approved me just to get rid of me!

Deb in IL

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Hi Debbie,

I just wanted to tell you thanks for that letter you sent me. I modified

it into a very LONG letter for my insurance company, I wanted to avoid

appealing if I could.. Luckily, I was approved about 4 hours after they got

the notes from my visit with Dr. R. I really feel like I owe that to you...

I don't know if it would have been so easy without that letter. Thanks again!

Deb in IL

P.S. I will be eating heavily for one more week... if you want to meet for

lunch or something, give me a call.. My number is .

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In a message dated 7/14/00 2:58:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Hadjab@...

writes:

<<

Hi Debbie,

I just wanted to tell you thanks for that letter you sent me. I

modified

it into a very LONG letter for my insurance company, I wanted to avoid

appealing if I could.. Luckily, I was approved about 4 hours after they got

the notes from my visit with Dr. R. I really feel like I owe that to you...

I don't know if it would have been so easy without that letter. Thanks

again!

Deb in IL

P.S. I will be eating heavily for one more week... if you want to meet for

lunch or something, give me a call.. My number is .

>>

Hi Deb!

You are very welcome! I'm so glad you were approved! I can't meet next week

because we will have company all week and then we're flying to escort Chris

home from camp. But what a sweet idea. We definitely need to plan a

fun/support meeting of IL peeps, though, now that our numbers are growing!

Regards,

Debbie in IL

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

Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) ins letter sent 7/14

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 7/14/00 2:58:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Hadjab@...

writes:

<<

Hi Debbie,

I just wanted to tell you thanks for that letter you sent me. I

modified

it into a very LONG letter for my insurance company, I wanted to avoid

appealing if I could.. Luckily, I was approved about 4 hours after they got

the notes from my visit with Dr. R. I really feel like I owe that to you...

I don't know if it would have been so easy without that letter. Thanks

again!

Deb in IL

P.S. I will be eating heavily for one more week... if you want to meet for

lunch or something, give me a call.. My number is .

>>

Hi Deb!

You are very welcome! I'm so glad you were approved! I can't meet next week

because we will have company all week and then we're flying to escort Chris

home from camp. But what a sweet idea. We definitely need to plan a

fun/support meeting of IL peeps, though, now that our numbers are growing!

Regards,

Debbie in IL

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

Counting on Cigna for Debbie (BMI 40) ins letter sent 7/14

[Guest guest]

Yes, Joanne, Coal City is just off of I 55.. about 30 miles or so north of

Pontiac! I hope you didn't blink as you went by, you would have missed us!

If you are ever coming this way again, let me know.. maybe we'll both be

skinny by then and can go have some soup or something!

Deb in IL

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Joanne,

Yes, we have a DQ.. it is just about 3 miles from my house.. I lost about 60

pounds 4 years ago. I walked alot then, walked to DQ every Sunday when my

hubby was home to watch the kids... After the MGB, I am planning on making

that walk again on a regular basis! And in case you were wondering, I didn't

get ice cream when I was there! LOL... I usually got a diet coke or nothing

at all!

Deb in IL

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Deb - I think I was just in Coal City on my way to Pontiac in May - isn't it

right off I 55?

Joanne in Ohio

Hadjab@... wrote:

> Hi Holly,

> I am in Coal City.. a tiny little town about 20 minutes south of Joliet.

> Not too far from you! Good luck on your journey... I don't think I would

> have gotten approval without the help of lots of people on this list! I sent

> BCBS so much info, they probably approved me just to get rid of me!

>

> Deb in IL

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Good luck Suzi! Are you related to Pat Remley from ?

Deb in IL

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Deb - it there a Dairy Queen there? I think that is where we stopped for gas

and had a wonderful fruit parfait at a Dairy Queen. Joanne in Ohio

Hadjab@... wrote:

> Yes, Joanne, Coal City is just off of I 55.. about 30 miles or so north of

> Pontiac! I hope you didn't blink as you went by, you would have missed us!

> If you are ever coming this way again, let me know.. maybe we'll both be

> skinny by then and can go have some soup or something!

>

> Deb in IL

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My sister lives in Pontiac and I just might get back that way again. I hope we

are both skinny by then!!! Joanne in Ohio

Hadjab@... wrote:

> Yes, Joanne, Coal City is just off of I 55.. about 30 miles or so north of

> Pontiac! I hope you didn't blink as you went by, you would have missed us!

> If you are ever coming this way again, let me know.. maybe we'll both be

> skinny by then and can go have some soup or something!

>

> Deb in IL

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I'm another in IL in live in Washburn IL. but, I'm having the open RNY on

Tuesday at 1:30, in Belevdeer IL. I'm very excited to finally see that it is

going to happen for me. I have fought with insurance for months and they

still aren't paying Hallmark Cards witch is my employment is paying for my

surgery and mine only so I feel very lucky for finally wining the fight!!!

I was denied like three different times by my insurance., So see miracles

do happen!!!!! Pray for me on Tuesday friends!!! Suzi Remley

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>In a message dated 7/14/2000 10:46:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

>DebLaMan@... writes:

>

>>

>> A big CONGRATS to all who were approved! Deb in IL and Holly in IL

stand

>> out

>> in my mind. It's good to see all the IL peeps. Holly, where are you

>from?

>>

>> I'm in Naperville. Everyone else who was approved--I'm so happy for

you.

>>

>Hi Debbie! I am in Decatur. How many people do we have from Illinois

here?

>Me, you and the other Deb..anyone else? I am still a wannabe but getting

>closer everyday! Where is the other Deb from in Illinois?

>

>Holly

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Deb, Thanks for your wish of good luck. I don't think I'm related to that

Pat Remley but I do have a pat Remley in my family it is my husburns sister

but now she is Pat Winkler Remley was her maiden name and she to lives in

Washburn IL.

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>Good luck Suzi! Are you related to Pat Remley from ?

>

>Deb in IL

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Well, if your work is going to pay it, then:

(1) Why are you having a much more expensive surgery;

(2) Why are you having an open procedure that is a lot more risky (and

leaves scarring)?

When you could have the MGB and be up and going the next day, feeling

fine, no big scar, 35 minutes on the operating table, 1 day in the

hospital?

Remley wrote:

>

> I'm another in IL in live in Washburn IL. but, I'm having the open RNY

> on

> Tuesday at 1:30, in Belevdeer IL. I'm very excited to finally see that

> it is

> going to happen for me. I have fought with insurance for months and

> they

> still aren't paying Hallmark Cards witch is my employment is paying

> for my

> surgery and mine only so I feel very lucky for finally wining the

> fight!!!

> I was denied like three different times by my insurance., So see

> miracles

> do happen!!!!! Pray for me on Tuesday friends!!! Suzi Remley

> Re: Hi friends!~ I'm back!

>

> >In a message dated 7/14/2000 10:46:59 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

> >DebLaMan@... writes:

> >

> >>

> >> A big CONGRATS to all who were approved! Deb in IL and Holly in

> IL

> stand

> >> out

> >> in my mind. It's good to see all the IL peeps. Holly, where are

> you

> >from?

> >>

> >> I'm in Naperville. Everyone else who was approved--I'm so happy

> for

> you.

> >>

> >Hi Debbie! I am in Decatur. How many people do we have from

> Illinois

> here?

> >Me, you and the other Deb..anyone else? I am still a wannabe but

> getting

> >closer everyday! Where is the other Deb from in Illinois?

> >

> >Holly

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Yeah - that's where we stopped for gas and went to DQ. What a coinky dinky!!!

We were surprised how close it was to Pontiac and were thrilled!!! Joanne in

Ohio

Hadjab@... wrote:

> Joanne,

>

> Yes, we have a DQ.. it is just about 3 miles from my house.. I lost about 60

> pounds 4 years ago. I walked alot then, walked to DQ every Sunday when my

> hubby was home to watch the kids... After the MGB, I am planning on making

> that walk again on a regular basis! And in case you were wondering, I didn't

> get ice cream when I was there! LOL... I usually got a diet coke or nothing

> at all!

>

> Deb in IL

>

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