Re: The Big Wait. in Illinois

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 8/18/2000 8:23:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

sdarrow@... writes:

>

> Hi all,

> I'm from Illinois and new to this group. I am in the process of

> trying to get approved for the MGB. I have been working with my PCP

> and have an appointment in early September to get everything I need

> from her. I have submitted my paperwork to CIGNA and will call to

> follow up with them soon. I have my own paperwork completed and will

> send it in after I see my PCP.

>

> I really know this surgery is the what I want and need. I have

> gotten such great info from Dr. R's Web site and from contacting some

> of his patients from the Midwest. But it makes the wait even

> harder. I wish I could have the MGB today.

>

> I wanted to join this list to keep my mind focused and hear from

> people who are waiting like me and from people who have gone through

> the process. I think hearing eveyone's stories really helps prepare

> you for what to expect.

>

>

> My stats Weight 258, Height 5'2 " , BMI 47

>

>

...welcome!! Finally anothe pre-op from Illinois..all the other

illinois gals passed em up and had surgery already! Where in Illinois are

you? I am in Decatur. We are planning a meeting to all get together the

26th of you can make it. I will let you know the details at some point in

the next few days...trying to decide on a place central to us all.

This is a great support list and you will love it here! Welcome again!

Holly

BMI 52

[Guest guest]

Thanks Holly - I'm from the Southwest suburbs of Chicago, near Willow Springs

and Burr Ridge. Let me know where the meeting is - I'd be really happy to

attend, no matter where.

M. Darrow

Information Systems Consulting Group, Inc.

sdarrow@...

Phone:

Fax:

www.iscgi.com

Re: The Big Wait. in Illinois

In a message dated 8/18/2000 8:23:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time,

sdarrow@... writes:

>

> Hi all,

> I'm from Illinois and new to this group. I am in the process of

> trying to get approved for the MGB. I have been working with my PCP

> and have an appointment in early September to get everything I need

> from her. I have submitted my paperwork to CIGNA and will call to

> follow up with them soon. I have my own paperwork completed and will

> send it in after I see my PCP.

>

> I really know this surgery is the what I want and need. I have

> gotten such great info from Dr. R's Web site and from contacting some

> of his patients from the Midwest. But it makes the wait even

> harder. I wish I could have the MGB today.

>

> I wanted to join this list to keep my mind focused and hear from

> people who are waiting like me and from people who have gone through

> the process. I think hearing eveyone's stories really helps prepare

> you for what to expect.

>

>

> My stats Weight 258, Height 5'2 " , BMI 47

>

>

...welcome!! Finally anothe pre-op from Illinois..all the other

illinois gals passed em up and had surgery already! Where in Illinois are

you? I am in Decatur. We are planning a meeting to all get together the

26th of you can make it. I will let you know the details at some point in

the next few days...trying to decide on a place central to us all.

This is a great support list and you will love it here! Welcome again!

Holly

BMI 52

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