suzanne

[Guest guest]

Suzanne,

Sorry I'm late in responding...little behind on the emails right now!!

As for your appeal letter, one thing I stressed in mine was what I was at

risk for developing b/c of the excess pounds and gave statistics for how much

I was at risk. I told them that although I didn't have many of these

problems now, in the future I most likely would and told them how costly it

would be to treat. It would cost them more in the long run to NOT cover the

surgery.

As for significant changes since surgery...I'm no longer ruled by food. I

can cross my legs now and I LOVE it!! I can wear my wedding ring and band

after not being able to for over 8 years (I refused to have it resized). I

like to glance in the mirror now and see the positive changes in my body. I

can wear some XL clothes now, instead of 3X or 4X!!! I look forward to

shopping! I am becoming more outgoing. I have increased energy. I have

much fewer migraines. My joint pain is decreased. I could go on and

on...but basically I am THRILLED with the HOPE that I now have!

I'm happy to be a contact. Just email your questions privately.

Tricia in IL

MGB 8/10

-53 pounds

<<Tricia:

Hi, I am also in the process of appealing the denial from my insurance

company which also has an exclusion for anything to do with morbid obesity..

i am trying the line that is is medically necessary since i also have serious

arhtritis in both hips and knees... I am starting the packet and feel

overwhelmed by all the things to do.. i am also scared of being rejected by

dr. r i am self insured and do not have a hr perosn to appeal to I am

appealing to the ins. co head office in Wis. any info you can send would be

much appreciated/ thank you for your time.. ps what would you say is the most

significant change you have had/felt underogne since the surgery and how much

did you weigh when you had it? Perhaps you would be kind enough to be

contact as well. thanks again Suzanne in Flagler Beach>>

[Guest guest]

Color me very happy to have heard from you, Thank you and I will be

contacting you!!!!!Happy Turkey Day!! Suzanne in Flagler Beach

[Guest guest]

Too cool!!!!

I am in Flagler now, moving to Palm Coast in next week or so til out house is

built in Flagler... Call me,,, I just sent in my packet and I am in the

process of appealing my insurance denial.. e-mail me privately at

Claydancr7@... for my number.I am on crutches now... arthritis is sooooo

bad.both hips and knees Dr. Alter wrote a letter for me saying it was

medically necessary, so I send the appeal off Monday.

Suzanne

Flagler/Palm Coast

[Guest guest]

Too cool!!!!

I am in Flagler now, moving to Palm Coast in next week or so til out house is

built in Flagler... Call me,,, I just sent in my packet and I am in the

process of appealing my insurance denial.. e-mail me privately at

Claydancr7@... for my number.I am on crutches now... arthritis is sooooo

bad.both hips and knees Dr. Alter wrote a letter for me saying it was

medically necessary, so I send the appeal off Monday.

Suzanne

Flagler/Palm Coast

[Guest guest]

Suzanne-I have been lurking for a couple of weeks and

your message caught myeye. One, because I also am

doing a lot of research before I begin my process. And

second because I noticed where you are from. We live

inthe same town! I am amazed that I would find someone

who is so close.

Are you approved for surgery or beginning the process

like I am?

Crystal

Also-Flagler/Palm Coast

--- Claydancr7@... wrote:

>

> Lori

>

> Ironically enough I used as a contact, she and

> I had e-mails this was

> back in September before the " jeckyl/hyde "

> manifestation. She will scare the

> poop out of ya!!She has been sending letters to

> everyone. She was Dr.R's

> biggest advocate until (I am just reperting what I

> have heard/read) 1.) she

> is a 'slow' loser 2. he would not hire her 3. he

> would not do a revision

> immediately. She is right about one thing, though,

> you should do lots of

> research. I for one, feel that I could just as

> easily get into a car

> accident as have a problem or perhaps contract

> cancer in my later years. I

> am on the slow road to nowhere as it is.. I am on

> crutches and painkillers

> so... read and re-read the manual and the websites

> do your own research.

> You have to feel comfortable with your decison, this

> is a mjaor lifestyle

> change. a change for the good, but still a change.

> Hope this helps

> Suzanne

> Flagler/Palm Coast

>

>

[Guest guest]

Suzanne,

I dance on 12/29, clinic on 12/28. We plan on driving down on the 27th so

we can get settled and catch our breath beforehand. We were thinking about

going to Topsail Island for a few days after surgery to bring in the New

year. We have friends that have a condo there. We're not sure yet though.

I asked Barb if it was okay to leave town and go there, but haven't heard

from her about that question yet.

I didn't know that about Vioxx. I take that too. It really does a lot to

help with the pain in my knees. I was told I have to stop taking it 2 weeks

before surgery because it promotes bleeding. I'm going to be miserable

those 2 weeks. I can't walk very well without it. I feel so bad for you

having to use crutches. I hope you can have your surgery really soon, too.

What is it you are waiting on? If there is anything I can do to help, let

me know.

Lorie in Ohio

12/29/00

Re: New Littermate Lorie

> Lorie

>

> Too true.. like I said she was a good contact for me since she advocated a

> post-op anti depressant to help that three week let down that many people

> seem to feel. I am on paxil right now, not for depression, but because it

> does suppress my appetite some and since i am also on vioxx which makes

you

> gain weight, the 2 seem to cancel each other out...YAY at least I have not

> gained any weight since August.. a small blessing. so i will continue

> after surgery per Dr. R's okay, my PCP seemed to feel it was a good idea.

>

> When are you dancing again?

>

> Suzanne

>

>

[Guest guest]

Suzanne,

I dance on 12/29, clinic on 12/28. We plan on driving down on the 27th so

we can get settled and catch our breath beforehand. We were thinking about

going to Topsail Island for a few days after surgery to bring in the New

year. We have friends that have a condo there. We're not sure yet though.

I asked Barb if it was okay to leave town and go there, but haven't heard

from her about that question yet.

I didn't know that about Vioxx. I take that too. It really does a lot to

help with the pain in my knees. I was told I have to stop taking it 2 weeks

before surgery because it promotes bleeding. I'm going to be miserable

those 2 weeks. I can't walk very well without it. I feel so bad for you

having to use crutches. I hope you can have your surgery really soon, too.

What is it you are waiting on? If there is anything I can do to help, let

me know.

Lorie in Ohio

12/29/00

Re: New Littermate Lorie

> Lorie

>

> Too true.. like I said she was a good contact for me since she advocated a

> post-op anti depressant to help that three week let down that many people

> seem to feel. I am on paxil right now, not for depression, but because it

> does suppress my appetite some and since i am also on vioxx which makes

you

> gain weight, the 2 seem to cancel each other out...YAY at least I have not

> gained any weight since August.. a small blessing. so i will continue

> after surgery per Dr. R's okay, my PCP seemed to feel it was a good idea.

>

> When are you dancing again?

>

> Suzanne

>

>