dutchgirl

I went to see my PCP for the 1st time today and he referred me to the bariatric surgeon for my medical group! I was so nervous that my weight might be borderline but instead I had gained 5 pounds. Was I in denial, probably. I also found out that I have high blood pressure and the doctor prescribed medication. Not so thrilled about that.

My PCP said that I should receive the approval in the next two weeks. I know the wait will feel like forever! I was tempted to ask my PCP to expedite the referral but I restrained myself. I think I'll just call the office tomorrow and ask when they will send the request and if they will call me when they receive it.

Anyway, I just wanted to share.......

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Sandy
248/goal 140

Charlotte

Sounds like youre on your way. Congrats and Good luck. I dont know if youve already gone to an information seminar but if you havent yet, you can call the surgeons office that youre being referred to and see if there's anything such as the seminar that you can get out of the way now.
See ya,

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Charlotte
233 / 219 / 135 my goal
12-27-05 Seminar
2-1-06 Turned in packet (procrastinator)
2-28-06 All blood work, urine, ekg done
3-1-06 QUIT SMOKING
3-8-06 pre-op & nutrition classes done
3-17-06 Sleep study test
3-28-06 mamogram & gall bladder ultrasound
3-29-06 Physc eval (Passed)
4-20-06 In dictation
5-6-06 Nicotene test done (0 nicotene)
5-8-06 File to Insur for Approval.
5-15-06 Approved and dates set
5-23-06 The big day!!

Zenomia

Yeah for you...Congrats and good luck on the rest of your journey!!

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Zen
LAP RNY June 5th, 2006, Genesis Medical Center, Iowa
257 / 140 / 139
Start / Current/Goal
Plastics 8/7/07, 12/15/07, 6/5/08 - Dr. Aric Eckhardt
AKA: ZenBear

If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning!!

dutchgirl

Yes, Charlotte, I did attend the WLS for my surgeon about 2 weeks ago.
Thanks for the encouragement!

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Sandy
248/goal 140

coptergirl

And your journey begins - congratulations!

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Blessings,

Whitney
272/243/123.5/135
Highest/Pre-op/Current/Goal

GBS 3/7/06
Dr. Stanley Klein -Torrance, CA

Hernia Repair/Tummy Tuck 3/9/07!!!!

148.5 pounds and 64.5 inches gone forever!!

GOAL REACHED 2/6/07!!!

Ducksack Member#3! And TTBear Blondbear!!
www.myspace.com/horsegalwhit

Gina in NY

I got my referral to the surgeon today, and I won't see him till May! So things are going quickly for you - though it may not feel that way!

It'll all happen sooner than you think!

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Gina in NY
288/261/134- 5'3"
High/Pre-op/Current
Goal - 19% BF. Dr. Goal - 150 My goal: 126
Open RNY 6/20/06 Plastics 7/27/07
TT Gym rat club member #5
GOAL COUNT DOWN: 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1...

eyesthatkissu

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~~Robin~~

~~Dr. C was impressed by me!~~
315/167/168 ..... -106 inches, From a size 32 to a size 10. AT GOAL! Below goal after TT! :P 148 pounds no longer linger on my ass!
October, 24 2005

Sometimes I feel like all I am doing is rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic
And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. -Abraham Lincoln

dutchgirl

I just called the surgeons office to see how long it takes to get the authorization for the consult and she said that I didn't have to wait for the referral and she went ahead and made me an appt for next Wednesday!!!
I am so excited! I just need to get through the week-end without obsessing
about what will happen durinng the consultation!!

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Sandy
248/goal 140

eyesthatkissu

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~~Robin~~

~~Dr. C was impressed by me!~~
315/167/168 ..... -106 inches, From a size 32 to a size 10. AT GOAL! Below goal after TT! :P 148 pounds no longer linger on my ass!
October, 24 2005

Sometimes I feel like all I am doing is rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic
And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years. -Abraham Lincoln

Charlotte

Sandy,
Consult is easy. At mine, i got weighed, she gave me a binder, went over my application with me, signed a couple papers, then she gave me a request for all the tests I needed to complete.
Good luck and keep us informed.

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Charlotte
233 / 219 / 135 my goal
12-27-05 Seminar
2-1-06 Turned in packet (procrastinator)
2-28-06 All blood work, urine, ekg done
3-1-06 QUIT SMOKING
3-8-06 pre-op & nutrition classes done
3-17-06 Sleep study test
3-28-06 mamogram & gall bladder ultrasound
3-29-06 Physc eval (Passed)
4-20-06 In dictation
5-6-06 Nicotene test done (0 nicotene)
5-8-06 File to Insur for Approval.
5-15-06 Approved and dates set
5-23-06 The big day!!