Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 Ruqayya and gang, I'm one of those lurkers who seems to only ask questions....but I have to say thanks to you guys who always take the time to write back and answer my questions!! It really is such a great group! And to Trudy and PJ....I'm so happy that you guys got a date soon! I was disheartened that the surgery dates were so backed up - awesome that you got a chance to get in when the clinic times changed....yeah!!! I'm still confused with the outpatient stuff. Is the only chance for same day surgery if you go to ? I wish I had been considered for ....I'm 35, healthy and a BMI of 41. What is the criteria? There is a chance that I'll be a self pay, so no overnight for me would be awesome financially! I guess I'm officially a member of the group, since I'm posting my surgery date and all..... seems like it will never get here!! 11/15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 , I don't know what the criteria are, but you can request and if it's a problem they will tell you. In other words, you have to ask--I don't think it is just offered. Peace and love, Ruqayya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 Trudy, What time are you arriving in Durham on the 30th? Ruqayya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 Welcome . Good luck with your surgery. is an overnight, just the same I think, but under 24 hours, more like 23. Same at Durham, you stay overnight but many leave in under 24 hours. I could be wrong, but i'm pretty sure I'm not. PhillyJude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 Of course you're a member of the group.. all you had to say was hello, and you was officially a member!! good luck with your surgery has any littermates spoke up yet.? Trudy (co-star of the Trude & Jude Show) Re: Digest Number 2359 Ruqayya and gang, I'm one of those lurkers who seems to only ask questions....but I have to say thanks to you guys who always take the time to write back and answer my questions!! It really is such a great group! And to Trudy and PJ....I'm so happy that you guys got a date soon! I was disheartened that the surgery dates were so backed up - awesome that you got a chance to get in when the clinic times changed....yeah!!! I'm still confused with the outpatient stuff. Is the only chance for same day surgery if you go to ? I wish I had been considered for ....I'm 35, healthy and a BMI of 41. What is the criteria? There is a chance that I'll be a self pay, so no overnight for me would be awesome financially! I guess I'm officially a member of the group, since I'm posting my surgery date and all..... seems like it will never get here!! 11/15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 23, 2000 Report Share Posted October 23, 2000 Ruqayya, Hubby just said we probably won't leave til the 30th and arrive down there the night of the 31st. Okay? Beings he thinks he's the boss around here, I'm going along with him, hee hee Trudy Re: Digest Number 2359 Trudy, What time are you arriving in Durham on the 30th? Ruqayya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 24, 2000 Report Share Posted October 24, 2000 , When I asked Dr. R about the criteria for he said you must be under 300 pounds and relatively free of comorbidities. (I was 329 so I had to have mine done at the hospital.) I was a self-pay and was just looking for ways to cut costs and it looked appealing to me to have a set fee of $7000. It is just right across the street from the Medical Center. Hope this information helps. Tarri in Missouri MGB 09-29-00 329/320 Re: Digest Number 2359 > > > Trudy, > > What time are you arriving in Durham on the 30th? > > Ruqayya > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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