Re: Approved by Cigna!! Set for the 10th!

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In a message dated 8/3/2000 5:47:36 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

mem@... writes:

<<

Oh man!!! I used Caramel sauce. Does that mean I have to do the

dance again? >>

a, I heard you just used the sauce period..lol I am so glad you came to

town because now they know the difference between funny and wild. I guess im

the funny one..hmmm you must be the........ one Glad your her on the other

side. Now the dancing is just for exercising.

Bummer

Trish Lanman

MGB 6/01/2000

start weight: 242

surgery: 212

8/01/2000: 190

goal: 125 LOL

self pay

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In a message dated 8/3/00 1:48:34 PM Pacific Daylight Time, valmaboyz@...

writes:

<< Debbie I am SO happy for you both. Way to go! Another insurance company

shows a little decency!

Safe journey,

M >>

Thanks, ! I can honestly say that Cigna has been great. Gail the

authorization nurse is the BEST! What a sweet and caring person!

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

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Dear debbie,

I am sooooooooo happy for you and Chris! How

wonderful!!!!!!!! xoxoxo Margie Post op SC

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In a message dated 8/3/00 2:15:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

srozycki@... writes:

<<

Debbie/Chris: What wonderful news for both of you.

I wish Cigna in No. Carolina would be as great. I have been denied

all of my appeals by them and am now pursuing overturning them

through the NC insurance commisioners office. I hope it works. Can I

ask you, did you have WLS as an exclusion on your policy? I forget

if you are the person who posted it as listed under KK exclusions....

Again, way to go, It is wonderful that you and your daughter will be

changing together. My 15 year old is starting to develop a weight

problem. I don't want to get on her case about it because I

certainly know how that feels. She has about 25lbs to lose and I

hope she can win the battle now. I am afraid she is destined to be a

future Dr.R patient. Both my husband and I are morbidly obese. I

hope when I get the surgery my eating habits change so drastically

that hers will also. Best wishes to you and your family. , MGB

hopeful since 2/19 still fighting with Cigna.

--- >>

Thanks, ! No, my policy does not exclude WLS. Good luck to you,

sweetie! I will add you to my prayer list--it really does work!

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

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In a message dated 8/3/00 2:18:37 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

happygirl0925@... writes:

<<

CONGRATS Debbie!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for you!!!!

Holly

>>

Thanks, Holly! your turn is coming, sweetie!

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

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In a message dated 8/3/00 2:39:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

dnjester@... writes:

<<

Congratulations, Debbie! You sure deserve it! I can't wait to meet

you and in Durham. I think you said you'll be at the 1pm

clinic--I'll be there too (and at dinner Tuesday night)!

See ya!

Dawn J.

Wichita, Kansas

>>

Thanks, Chris' littermate! (Hey, I'll have 2 " litters " to adopt now, won't

I?) Can't wait to meet all the 9'ers and 10'ers in Durham next week!

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

[Guest guest]

Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Debbie, I knew someone would not let me go by myself!

Let me know what you want me to bring to amuse ourselves, maybe a male

stripper?

I know, we could have a scavenger hunt through the hospital for equipment and

stuff!

in SC

Pre-op MGB Date 8/10/00

387 lbs./ 365 lbs./

If you see someone without a smile,

Give them one of yours.

If you and I should meet and

You forget me, you have lost nothing.

If you meet JESUS and you forget him,

you will have lost everything.

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In a message dated 8/3/00 2:45:44 PM Pacific Daylight Time, metrishal@...

writes:

<<

Deb, Congrads!!! Did we meet at 's? There are so many Debbie's and

Deb's IM confused. Well, you have to be naked to do the happy dance and you

are supposed to pour chocolate sauce all over you.

Im not sure I guess it's a celebration you won't forget, because soon you

will be dancing naked just for fun. Right gal's. Gee, I hope IM no the only

one. Maybe you better ask Flo, she is painfully thin that she knows all the

stuff skinny people do.. Again congrads

Trish Lanman

>>

Thanks Trish,

No we never met. I hope we do some day, though. Haven't been to Durham yet.

Maybe I can talk my hubby into cruisin' with everyone.

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

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In a message dated 8/3/00 3:12:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time, MCypher31@...

writes:

<< Dear debbie,

I am sooooooooo happy for you and Chris! How

wonderful!!!!!!!! xoxoxo Margie Post op SC

>>

Thanks, Margie! How are you feeling?

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/3/00 3:44:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

Goofygrits@... writes:

<< Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhh Debbie, I knew someone would not let me go by myself!

Let me know what you want me to bring to amuse ourselves, maybe a male

stripper?

I know, we could have a scavenger hunt through the hospital for equipment

and

stuff!

in SC

>>

Ha! The male stripper would be my first choice, but if one is not available

then we can chat and play cards (do you hate cards?). I'm up for anything,

and I cannot wait to meet you-- my true littermate!!! By the way, how old is

your daughter? My 13-yr-old wants to know.

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

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In a message dated 8/3/00 6:37:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time, dinah@...

writes:

<< am sooo happy for you. You have darn sure worked for this! Enjoy!!!

Dinah in Alabama

>>

Thanks, Dinah! It was well worth it!

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

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In a message dated 8/3/00 9:46:47 PM Pacific Daylight Time,

bardell@... writes:

<<

Debbie,

That is FANTASTIC news!!!!!!!!!

Dancing with ya,

Tricia in IL >>

Thanks, Tricia! Can't wait to meet you!

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

[Guest guest]

I am sooo happy for you. You have darn sure worked for this! Enjoy!!!

Dinah in Alabama

> Hi Friends!!

>

> Hooray, I won't have to pay for the surgery afterall, as Cigna just

called to

> say that they have approved me on appeal! Just in the nick of time

too, as

> my surgery is on the 10th--yikes, that's a week from today! I

would advise

> everyone waiting on insurance approvals to keep calling your

carrier. As

> with I got nowhere until I called. I was even able to speed

up my

> appeal (skipping 2 steps!) lol, when the time crunch was on. Call,

call,

> call. Be persistent but nice. I truly believe I KILLED them with

> unrelenting kindness! LOL

>

> , you will have a companion at Durham Regional. I had a

bid " DUH "

> moment--although I qualify for , my baby will be at Durham

Regional,

> having her surgery the day before, so NATURALLY I want to be there

with

> her--plus, my hubby will want to stay in one place to pace around,

right?

>

> Now, , I think you know that you and I will be last to go, so

we will

> have to find ways to amuse ourselves. LOL

>

> The Cattlemens on the 8th sounds wonderful! I guess that will be

my " last

> supper " as I'm planning on eating lightly on the 9th.

>

> I still don't know where we're staying, but man have I done my

research! LOL

> I will post on that separately.

>

> To those still waiting, you remain in my daily prayers. Keep

strong and

> don't let up. Your day will come!

>

> Regards,

> Debbie in IL

> MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

> Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

[Guest guest]

Debbie,

That is FANTASTIC news!!!!!!!!!

Dancing with ya,

Tricia in IL

DebLaMan@... wrote:

>

> Hi Friends!!

>

> Hooray, I won't have to pay for the surgery afterall, as Cigna just

> called to

> say that they have approved me on appeal! Just in the nick of time

> too, as

> my surgery is on the 10th--yikes, that's a week from today! I would

> advise

> everyone waiting on insurance approvals to keep calling your carrier.

> As

> with I got nowhere until I called. I was even able to speed up

> my

> appeal (skipping 2 steps!) lol, when the time crunch was on. Call,

> call,

> call. Be persistent but nice. I truly believe I KILLED them with

> unrelenting kindness! LOL

>

> , you will have a companion at Durham Regional. I had a bid

> " DUH "

> moment--although I qualify for , my baby will be at Durham

> Regional,

> having her surgery the day before, so NATURALLY I want to be there

> with

> her--plus, my hubby will want to stay in one place to pace around,

> right?

>

> Now, , I think you know that you and I will be last to go, so we

> will

> have to find ways to amuse ourselves. LOL

>

> The Cattlemens on the 8th sounds wonderful! I guess that will be my

> " last

> supper " as I'm planning on eating lightly on the 9th.

>

> I still don't know where we're staying, but man have I done my

> research! LOL

> I will post on that separately.

>

> To those still waiting, you remain in my daily prayers. Keep strong

> and

> don't let up. Your day will come!

>

> Regards,

> Debbie in IL

> MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

> Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

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In a message dated 8/4/00 8:37:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

smootgen@... writes:

<< Hi Debbie,

I'm so happy for you and Chris.......I'm really glad your approval

finally came through.

Your poor hubby will be running his legs off!!!!!!!! Good luck.

Love,

Genz

>>

Thanks, Genz! My hubby is a major worrier anyway. I think this will be

harder on him! lol

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

[Guest guest]

>(Hey, I'll have 2 " litters " to adopt now, won't I?) Can't wait to

meet all the 9'ers and 10'ers in Durham next week!

Debbie--

I'd be honored to be " adopted " by you during my little " vacation " in

Durham!

See you next week.

Dawn

[Guest guest]

Hi Debbie,

I'm so happy for you and Chris.......I'm really glad your approval

finally came through.

Your poor hubby will be running his legs off!!!!!!!! Good luck.

Love,

Genz

DebLaMan@... wrote:

> Hi Friends!!

>

> Hooray, I won't have to pay for the surgery afterall, as Cigna just called to

> say that they have approved me on appeal! Just in the nick of time too, as

> my surgery is on the 10th--yikes, that's a week from today! I would advise

> everyone waiting on insurance approvals to keep calling your carrier. As

> with I got nowhere until I called. I was even able to speed up my

> appeal (skipping 2 steps!) lol, when the time crunch was on. Call, call,

> call. Be persistent but nice. I truly believe I KILLED them with

> unrelenting kindness! LOL

>

> , you will have a companion at Durham Regional. I had a bid " DUH "

> moment--although I qualify for , my baby will be at Durham Regional,

> having her surgery the day before, so NATURALLY I want to be there with

> her--plus, my hubby will want to stay in one place to pace around, right?

>

> Now, , I think you know that you and I will be last to go, so we will

> have to find ways to amuse ourselves. LOL

>

> The Cattlemens on the 8th sounds wonderful! I guess that will be my " last

> supper " as I'm planning on eating lightly on the 9th.

>

> I still don't know where we're staying, but man have I done my research! LOL

> I will post on that separately.

>

> To those still waiting, you remain in my daily prayers. Keep strong and

> don't let up. Your day will come!

>

> Regards,

> Debbie in IL

> MGB 8/10 Cigna (1st appeal)--BMI 40

> Daughter (age 16) MGB 8/9 Cigna (3rd appeal)--BMI 45

>

>

>

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