Re: Yee Ha! My HMO approved on appeal!

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In a message dated 8/22/2000 12:20:05 PM Eastern Daylight Time,

annaamerica@... writes:

<< (yes it's my real name) America

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Congratulations !!!!!!!!!!!

Cathy Morrow in Lenoir, NC

BMI 42

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step

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In a message dated 8/22/00 9:20:16 AM Pacific Daylight Time,

annaamerica@... writes:

<< ust wanted to share my good news: My insurance company,

Communitycare HMO of Oklahoma, approved MGB for me on appeal

(initially had approved RNY, denied my request for MGB saying Dr.

Rutledge was out of network but approved after I appealed.) I am

scheduled with Dr. Rutledge for Sept. 14 (my son's second B-day), now

just getting the pre-op labwork done, and writing a longer patient

letter!

Like everyone, I'm scared but excited, and definitely looking forward

to being on the other side!

Thanks to those of you who gave me support and advice on my appeal,

particularly na and DebLaMan@... (Debbie in IL). from what

I hear, CommunityCare is not easy to overturn, I credit the excellent

materials I got from www.clos.net, the help from others and my

general cussedness!

(yes it's my real name)

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Hi ,

I am so happy for you, sweetie!! Good work! I will be praying for you as

you make your journey to the other side!

Regards,

Debbie in IL

MGB 8/10 Cigna approved as " in network "

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Congratulations! I, too, am from Oklahoma. I live in . Keep us all

updated on your progress! I hope to be right behind you. Way to Go!

,

, OK

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Congratulations!!! I am so very happy for you! HMO are know to be

difficult. You must have done a wonderful job with that appeal. Best

wishes with your MGB. I have a ten year old son who is already making

plans to do all of the things that I have not been able to do with

him because of my weight. He knew the risks that come with surgery,

but knew how much I wanted it so that I could get on with my life

instead of sitting on the sidelines. We'll have a busy summer next

year, as will you and your son! I'll be watching for your post-op

report and will pray for your safe journey.

Stormy MGB 8/11/00

> Just wanted to share my good news: My insurance company,

> Communitycare HMO of Oklahoma, approved MGB for me on appeal

> (initially had approved RNY, denied my request for MGB saying Dr.

> Rutledge was out of network but approved after I appealed.) I am

> scheduled with Dr. Rutledge for Sept. 14 (my son's second B-day),

now

> just getting the pre-op labwork done, and writing a longer patient

> letter!

> Like everyone, I'm scared but excited, and definitely looking

forward

> to being on the other side!

> Thanks to those of you who gave me support and advice on my appeal,

> particularly na and DebLaMan@a... (Debbie in IL). from what

> I hear, CommunityCare is not easy to overturn, I credit the

excellent

> materials I got from www.clos.net, the help from others and my

> general cussedness!

>

> (yes it's my real name) America

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Time for some fireworks, then!!!! YAY, ANNA!!!!!!! I am soooo happy

for you!

Hugs!

America wrote:

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> Just wanted to share my good news: My insurance company,

> Communitycare HMO of Oklahoma, approved MGB for me on appeal

> (initially had approved RNY, denied my request for MGB saying Dr.

> Rutledge was out of network but approved after I appealed.) I am

> scheduled with Dr. Rutledge for Sept. 14 (my son's second B-day), now

> just getting the pre-op labwork done, and writing a longer patient

> letter!

> Like everyone, I'm scared but excited, and definitely looking forward

> to being on the other side!

> Thanks to those of you who gave me support and advice on my appeal,

> particularly na and DebLaMan@... (Debbie in IL). from what

> I hear, CommunityCare is not easy to overturn, I credit the excellent

> materials I got from www.clos.net, the help from others and my

> general cussedness!

>

> (yes it's my real name) America

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Hey, ! I don't have your e-mail address so am just replying to

e-groups...Where in Okla. are you? I am from Oologah and na was the first

person to talk about the MGB. I saw her today and she has lost 110 lbs! My

appeal results should be decided tomorrow. I will see my PCP and hope to get a

go ahead on my Sept. 20 surgery date. I will be praying for you! Maybe we will

be " littermates " . My clinic time on the 19th is 1pm. Laurie from Ohio has the

same date! Tami Stauffer

Re: Yee Ha! My HMO approved on appeal!

Time for some fireworks, then!!!! YAY, ANNA!!!!!!! I am soooo happy

for you!

Hugs!

America wrote:

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> Just wanted to share my good news: My insurance company,

> Communitycare HMO of Oklahoma, approved MGB for me on appeal

> (initially had approved RNY, denied my request for MGB saying Dr.

> Rutledge was out of network but approved after I appealed.) I am

> scheduled with Dr. Rutledge for Sept. 14 (my son's second B-day), now

> just getting the pre-op labwork done, and writing a longer patient

> letter!

> Like everyone, I'm scared but excited, and definitely looking forward

> to being on the other side!

> Thanks to those of you who gave me support and advice on my appeal,

> particularly na and DebLaMan@... (Debbie in IL). from what

> I hear, CommunityCare is not easy to overturn, I credit the excellent

> materials I got from www.clos.net, the help from others and my

> general cussedness!

>

> (yes it's my real name) America

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Where in OK are you from? I had MGB on 7/12/00 and am doing great! Do you

know if there is an OK support group?

Good Luck on Sept. 14th. If you have any questions, please feel free to

e-mail. I am one of the lucky ones and have had a great experience- and ,

was self-pay, but it has been worth it!

Kim

Edmond, OK

Yee Ha! My HMO approved on appeal!

> Just wanted to share my good news: My insurance company,

> Communitycare HMO of Oklahoma, approved MGB for me on appeal

> (initially had approved RNY, denied my request for MGB saying Dr.

> Rutledge was out of network but approved after I appealed.) I am

> scheduled with Dr. Rutledge for Sept. 14 (my son's second B-day), now

> just getting the pre-op labwork done, and writing a longer patient

> letter!

> Like everyone, I'm scared but excited, and definitely looking forward

> to being on the other side!

> Thanks to those of you who gave me support and advice on my appeal,

> particularly na and DebLaMan@... (Debbie in IL). from what

> I hear, CommunityCare is not easy to overturn, I credit the excellent

> materials I got from www.clos.net, the help from others and my

> general cussedness!

>

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i'm in tulsa. there is a group that meets monthly at southcrest

hospital here in tulsa...i went once when i was considering having

rny with dr. gorospe here, but haven't been back, because i felt,

rightly or wongly, that they might not be as welcoming since i opted

not to have his procedure (he attends every meeting.) i plan on going

some after surgery.

> Where in OK are you from? I had MGB on 7/12/00 and am doing

great! Do you

> know if there is an OK support group?

> Good Luck on Sept. 14th. If you have any questions, please feel

free to

> e-mail. I am one of the lucky ones and have had a great experience-

and ,

> was self-pay, but it has been worth it!

>

> Kim

> Edmond, OK

> Yee Ha! My HMO approved on appeal!

>

>

> > Just wanted to share my good news: My insurance company,

> > Communitycare HMO of Oklahoma, approved MGB for me on appeal

> > (initially had approved RNY, denied my request for MGB saying Dr.

> > Rutledge was out of network but approved after I appealed.) I am

> > scheduled with Dr. Rutledge for Sept. 14 (my son's second B-day),

now

> > just getting the pre-op labwork done, and writing a longer patient

> > letter!

> > Like everyone, I'm scared but excited, and definitely looking

forward

> > to being on the other side!

> > Thanks to those of you who gave me support and advice on my

appeal,

> > particularly na and DebLaMan@a... (Debbie in IL). from what

> > I hear, CommunityCare is not easy to overturn, I credit the

excellent

> > materials I got from www.clos.net, the help from others and my

> > general cussedness!

> >

> > (yes it's my real name) America

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Hey, ! I went to one of those support groups of Dr.G's, too. I really went

because a lady needed a ride and to meet Julinana! I think it was the July

one... They spoke about the Sept. picnic and they had a plastic surgeon speak.I

saw na yesterday and she is so great! I am glad to meet you and...oh, sorry

I didn't realize you already had a date set.I was talking about the littermate

thing..I wonder who thought that up?I have rely been trying not to get my hopes

up on this insurance thing but I can't help it! I will see my PCP today and

probably find out today or tomorrow...Tami

Yee Ha! My HMO approved on appeal!

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> > Just wanted to share my good news: My insurance company,

> > Communitycare HMO of Oklahoma, approved MGB for me on appeal

> > (initially had approved RNY, denied my request for MGB saying Dr.

> > Rutledge was out of network but approved after I appealed.) I am

> > scheduled with Dr. Rutledge for Sept. 14 (my son's second B-day),

now

> > just getting the pre-op labwork done, and writing a longer patient

> > letter!

> > Like everyone, I'm scared but excited, and definitely looking

forward

> > to being on the other side!

> > Thanks to those of you who gave me support and advice on my

appeal,

> > particularly na and DebLaMan@a... (Debbie in IL). from what

> > I hear, CommunityCare is not easy to overturn, I credit the

excellent

> > materials I got from www.clos.net, the help from others and my

> > general cussedness!

> >

> > (yes it's my real name) America

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Do you know whether there are any other support groups in OK, perhaps in

OKC?

KIm

Edmond, OK

7/12/00

Yee Ha! My HMO approved on appeal!

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> >

> > > Just wanted to share my good news: My insurance company,

> > > Communitycare HMO of Oklahoma, approved MGB for me on appeal

> > > (initially had approved RNY, denied my request for MGB saying Dr.

> > > Rutledge was out of network but approved after I appealed.) I am

> > > scheduled with Dr. Rutledge for Sept. 14 (my son's second B-day),

> now

> > > just getting the pre-op labwork done, and writing a longer patient

> > > letter!

> > > Like everyone, I'm scared but excited, and definitely looking

> forward

> > > to being on the other side!

> > > Thanks to those of you who gave me support and advice on my

> appeal,

> > > particularly na and DebLaMan@a... (Debbie in IL). from what

> > > I hear, CommunityCare is not easy to overturn, I credit the

> excellent

> > > materials I got from www.clos.net, the help from others and my

> > > general cussedness!

> > >

> > > (yes it's my real name) America

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Hey, Kim! There is an Okie support group just starting up ...I think they are

planning on meeting in OKC on Sept. 17. Send me your e-mail address and I'll

pass it on! Tami from Oologah, Ok.

Yee Ha! My HMO approved on appeal!

> Just wanted to share my good news: My insurance company,

> Communitycare HMO of Oklahoma, approved MGB for me on appeal

> (initially had approved RNY, denied my request for MGB saying Dr.

> Rutledge was out of network but approved after I appealed.) I am

> scheduled with Dr. Rutledge for Sept. 14 (my son's second B-day), now

> just getting the pre-op labwork done, and writing a longer patient

> letter!

> Like everyone, I'm scared but excited, and definitely looking forward

> to being on the other side!

> Thanks to those of you who gave me support and advice on my appeal,

> particularly na and DebLaMan@... (Debbie in IL). from what

> I hear, CommunityCare is not easy to overturn, I credit the excellent

> materials I got from www.clos.net, the help from others and my

> general cussedness!

>

> (yes it's my real name) America

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Here is my e-mail adress: rwaite@.... I would love to come to the

Sept. 17th mtg. Let me know where and when!

Kim

Edmond, OK

Yee Ha! My HMO approved on appeal!

>

>

> > Just wanted to share my good news: My insurance company,

> > Communitycare HMO of Oklahoma, approved MGB for me on appeal

> > (initially had approved RNY, denied my request for MGB saying Dr.

> > Rutledge was out of network but approved after I appealed.) I am

> > scheduled with Dr. Rutledge for Sept. 14 (my son's second B-day), now

> > just getting the pre-op labwork done, and writing a longer patient

> > letter!

> > Like everyone, I'm scared but excited, and definitely looking forward

> > to being on the other side!

> > Thanks to those of you who gave me support and advice on my appeal,

> > particularly na and DebLaMan@... (Debbie in IL). from what

> > I hear, CommunityCare is not easy to overturn, I credit the excellent

> > materials I got from www.clos.net, the help from others and my

> > general cussedness!

> >

> > (yes it's my real name) America

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