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Old 12-28-2007, 04:56 PM   #1 (permalink)
'thann
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Belleville, Michigan
Surgeon: Jon Schram, MD, Barix Clinic
Age: 53
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Default BCBS of Michigan Update

Hi, everyone! It's been ages since I've posted because I've been occupied with the 12-month PCP-monitored plan required by BCBS of Michigan. (SHHH -- this isn't common knowledge yet!)

GOOD NEWS: Yesterday Barix called me to give me a heads-up that BCBS of Michigan is changing the requirement to only 6 months as of 2008. That means that at my January appointment I can request that my PCP write my letter of recommendation. YAY!

I was being patient, knowing that it took me longer than 12 months to put on this weight, and I was also being a Good Girl. I lost 15 pounds since July, doing nothing more than avoiding all processed foods (fast foods, prepared foods, etc.), and learning to cook EVERYTHING from scratch (bread, mayonnaise, soups, etc.). I figure that I might as well get used to monitoring my food now so that after surgery it's not such a shock.

Just thought I'd share! I'll post when I've gotten approval (being optimistic here!).

'thann
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