MELISSAV2943

Hi everyone ! I have lost 53 lbs since March 2008. Been a real struggle but I am Hanging in there.

I wanted to let everyone know that I am now selling Avon and I LOVE it !

Feel free to check out my web page at www.youravon.com/MelissaVelasquez.com

Also if you register on my site and place an order you can use the direct shipping code " REPFLYER" and get free shipping .

Thanks so much for your support and I love to read all of your post everyday, It gives me the will power to keep battling my personal struggle with my weight.

Thanks again,

Melissa:thumbup:

MEN ARE AFRAID OF THE DOCTOR.

As many doctor's visits and test that are required before surgery will scare a man to death.

Melissa

The paperwork was sent in on 11/19/07 and I got the approval letter in the mail on 12/6/07.

My surgery has NOT been scheduled yet ... I only have 1 more thing to do before I can be scheduled ... an EGD scope scheduled for tomorrow @ 7AM

My doctor likes to do one 2 wks prior to the actual surgery so I figure I will have the surgey real soon......maybe I will find out tomorrow

How long did it take? I am just curious, it has been a week today for me! I am jealous, best of luck Melissa. Are you already scheduled for surgery?

The paperwork was sent in on 11/19/07 and I got the approval letter in the mail on 12/6/07. :clap2:

My surgery has NOT been scheduled yet ... I only have 1 more thing to do before I can be scheduled ... an EGD scope

My doctor likes to do one 2 wks prior to the actual surgery so I figure it will be in Jan. 2008.

Melissa

Hi,my name is Chelle, I have not yet been banded,but am interested. I have an Dr. appointment on 12/17/2007 to get a referal for Lap Band. I can hardly wait til this day arrive. I was reading the blogs that were posted and I see that there a lot of success stories. I am a full time student and a mother and am looking to lose 100+ pounds. Does anyone know of a good surgeon here? How long does it take after getting your refferal? How many steps does it take b-4 the actual procedure takes place? If antbody can assist me on this please do I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks

The well know doctors in Memphis are

Dr. George Woodman - met him very straight forward - no sense of humor .:paranoidBut lots of people in Memphis go to him.

Dr. Weaver - Heard a lot about her but never met her.

Dr. Madan :eek:( he has stopped seeing new patients- because he will be relocating to FL)

Dr. Tichansky- MY DOC. He is with UT Medical Group - partner of Dr. Madan

Melissa

I live in MS .... but I will be having the surgery in Memphis, TN

Melissa

I was approved by Aetna on 12/6/07 !!

Good Luck to you all

Melissa

I met with my surgeon yesterday and will be starting the six month diet history in January.

Can you tell me about the five year history? Is there anything specific I need to include?:nervous

All they are looking for is a documented weight for 5 yrs to show you have been overweight. History of being overweight.

I called them and asked them for coppies of my chart.... they told me that they charge $ for copies and if my lapband doctor would just send them a fax requesting my chart there would be no fee because it would be a physican to physcian courtesy. So I asked the lapband doctor to do so.... they made me sign a release form saying it was okay for them to request my medical history and they took care of it.

I do know other people have had to get their weight from multiple doctor's charts, it does not matter... it is all the same .

Oh by the way.... do not get all stressed out on the diet... I actually gained weight and was still approved. :faint:

Melissa

That's her!

very small world isn't it

For those of you that have Aetna ....

DO NOT GIVE UP!!!

I started my journey in April 2007 with the seminar and 6mo diet:hungry: , I competed all the paperwork turned in everything including 5 yr history.Finally finished diet in October and met with the surgeon in November. Well my case manager sent in ALL my documents to Aetna on 11/19/07 and ... I was aprroved last Thursday 12/6/07. I am now waiting to be scheduled for the EGD scope and my surgery date.

So for those of you who have Aetna .... There is hope.

Good Luck ,

Melissa

Great News. Are you having your surgery in Mississippi? I live in Mississippi.

I will be having the surgery in Memphis @ the Baptist Womens Hospital

off Walnut Grove.

Where in MS do you live ?

Melissa

I HAVE BEEN APPROVED !!!!!!! :clap2:

IT LOOKS LIKE I WILL BE A JANURARY BANDSTER !!!

WOO HOO .... I AM SO EXCITED ! :whoo:

Melissa

My brother's ex is the nutritionist (or at least was, I'm not sure if she's still there) for that group, but I've never run into any of their patients. I was banded by Dr. Weaver at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, though.

The Nutritionist there is Whitney Orth.

Melissa

I've gone thru all the process so I guess I'll just pay the 500. I certainly don't want to start over with someone else.

I just wish the ins would hurry up and approve it so I can get a date!!

I GOT THE CALL YESTERDAY FROM THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE......

I AM APPROVED !!!!!!!:clap2:

Melissa

Thanks Betty Lue!!!

Melissa, .<br /> <br /> Who's doing your surgery? I'm going to Dr Woodman.<br /> <br /> I don't have my date yet but have been on a low fat diet for 3 mos. It's just hurry up and wait, wait, wait. I hope to have a Jan date. I've done all my nutrition and phsyc visits, now just waiting on ins to approve me. I was approved for bypass but now I'm getting the lap band so Ins has to approve this one.

I went to see Dr. Woodman first and he told me he would NOT repair my hernia at the same time as the lap band:faint:, this was not good. I have seen too many people have theirs done at the same time. Also Dr. Woodman requires you pay a $ 500.00 program fee once your surgery has been approved :angry......his office never mentioned it until I asked. (I had heard from a friend who had the surgey). So .... I changed to Dr. Tichansky @ the UT Medical Group :clap2: and I have to say they are soooooooo much friendlier and nice to talk to there.

Melissa

Has anyone been banded by Dr. David Tichansky at the UT Medical Group in Memphis TN ? If so what can you tell me about him ?

Melissa

Hi everyone !

I have been reading post here for months, and decided it is time to get to know you guys.

Anyone here in MS around Southaven or Olive Branch ?

I have Aetna PPO and have already completed the 6mo diet and all the doctors visits. My doc has sent off the paperwork for "APPROVAL"

cross your fingers for me !

Melissa