Re: My first clinic with Dr. R.

August 28, 2000

Congratulations.

I just got a date today of 9/8 and have to loose 13 lbs. I will make it

though. I loose initially really fast. I am excited, but very scarred. I have

wanted this so bad. 11 more days and it will be over. Have had alot of

support on here related to my biggest fear, PAIN. I am determined I will do

it!

Bob

August 28, 2000

In a message dated 8/28/00 5:18:24 PM Central Daylight Time,

sdarrow@... writes:

<< I was wondering if the physical exam and history needs to be done within

30 days of the surgery. The Web site also says that the pap smear and mamo

needs to be recent. I had mine done about 6- 8 weeks ago. I am assuming

that is recent enough. Any further info from post ops would help. I want to

turn my packet in around Sept 11 and want to have it right. >>

, I had my pap smear, history, and physical done about 2 months before

the surgery, then after I had insurance approval and a date, I went and got

the bloodwork and EKG done. I took two copies of the results of my tests to

the hospital with me..(Well, actually, I forgot to take them, so I had to

call my brother and wake him up so he could go to my hotel room, wake up my

mom to let him in, hunt for the envelope with my results in it, then drive

the 20 minutes back to the hospital..LOL.. I would try to avoid doing that,

if you can!!) I just gave them to the nurse when she took me up to the fifth

floor to get me ready. Hope this helps, can't wait to see you on the other

side!

Deb

August 28, 2000

In a message dated 8/28/00 5:36:13 PM Central Daylight Time,

RsteeleVa@... writes:

<< Congratulations.

I just got a date today of 9/8 and have to loose 13 lbs. I will make it

though. I loose initially really fast. I am excited, but very scarred. I

have

wanted this so bad. 11 more days and it will be over. Have had alot of

support on here related to my biggest fear, PAIN. I am determined I will do

it!

Bob

>>

Congratulations, Bob! You will do fine! It is really more of an

uncomfortable feeling, more than pain. And some people feel almost nothing.

Hopefully, you will be one of them. (And Holly, too!).. You will not regret

doing this!

Deb

August 28, 2000

Wow i think you will do great. you are so positive. keep it up i think you

will get approved. hugs marg

August 28, 2000

I just read the Web site again and it said the CBC, uninalysis and EKG do not

have to be turned in with the packet (they can be done closer to the scheduled

surgery date, I guess). I was wondering if the physical exam and history needs

to be done within 30 days of the surgery. The Web site also says that the pap

smear and mamo needs to be recent. I had mine done about 6- 8 weeks ago. I am

assuming that is recent enough. Any further info from post ops would help. I

want to turn my packet in around Sept 11 and want to have it right.

- waiting in Chicago

My first clinic with Dr. R.

Well.....here it is, just a few more hours til Tuesday comes along and

I'm on my way to Durham to meet with Dr. Rutledge for my first clinic.

I'm having to postpone turning in my packet because I have to get my

physical, ekg, & blood work redone because I got it too early and it's

already over 30 days. I went to the gym this morning to workout before

work and weighed myself. I've dropped 4 pounds since

Wednesday...YEAH!!!! I only have 20 more to go and then I'll be at the

350 limit. I'm hoping to lose it all by at least the middle/end of

September. I'm switching between an all liquid diet and the Atkins

diet I'm probably going to go next week to get my physical and labs

redone and then I'm sending in my packet. My insurance is pending...I

still have to meet with Dr. R, but I think it'll do fine because a

co-worker's husband had the surgery about a month ago and they have the

same insurance as I do. So everyone....wish me luck that I get accepted

by Dr. Rutledge and I can drop this last 20 pounds as quickly as

possible. I really want this surgery. Those of you who are in the 1pm

clinic tomorrow...I'll see you there!

Joni Shelton

BMI - 62

380 / 373 / 370

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August 28, 2000

Thanks for the quick reply Donna. That's what I thought but I'm glad to have it

confirmed.

- waiting in Chicago

Re: My first clinic with Dr. R.

,

Your physical, pap and mammo (if over 40) should be less than 1

year. Your EKG, Chem7, and CBC should be within 30 days prior to

surgery. You can submit your packet without the EKG, Chem7 and CBC,

but otherwise your packet should be complete.

Good luck in your quest!

Best Regards,

Donna Schanzenbacher

MGB gonnabe 22Sep

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August 28, 2000

Thanks Deb - it really helps. I just want to be clear about all of this so I

get it right the first time. I am really having trouble being patient waiting

for my PCP to return from a 3 week vacation. But after September 7, I sould

have everything ready to go. Keep your fingers crossed for me - I can't wait to

join you on the other side. I want to be post op before we have our next

meeting.