Mindi Lou

Abbie when you go in it starts out as getting all the basic info...you and them both. You will meet with the nutritionist. She's super nice. You will probably talk with Maria the Nurse Practitioner. She is so super AMAZING. She tells it like it is and is very down to earth. I love her. And Kim is the most amazing insurance guru in the world. I love love love her. But you will talk to Kim I'm certain too. You should spend 30-45 minutes with nutritionist. Half hour with Maria. They let you know exactly what steps need to be taken with your insurance, what test you need, and they schedule everything for you. They will give you a lot of information...but they hold your hand through it all. You might meet Glascock that day...but I didn't meet him till he came to one of the group meetings. I hope this helps. Tell Kim...Mindi Woods says hello. She was so amazing at getting me through the insurance. Feel free to text me any time 319-610-1505 Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Well Cedar Falls doc is Dr. Matthew Glascock. He's very down to earth and great personality. He does great work and his NP is Maria. She's amazing too. The insurance girl is Kim and she totally rocks!!! Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Jeanie I'm not sure of the process with them. I hope it goes quickly for you though. I know the process with Des Moines and Cedar Falls is all about the same and fairly quick depending on the insurance requirements. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Mrs. Ross I'm so glad you are with us. Fingers crossed for you. What made you choose U of I? Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I've been hearing a lot of that from several people. They have been saying that as long as you are eating slow and chewing like we are told to do...then you can actually feel full with less than if we push more in. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay Nana.....I'm so excited for you.. The hard part is the waiting. But you got this!!!! Fingers and toes crossed. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you all. I appreciate it so much. I'm thinking maybe if I do it every other day starting now...then maybe it won't be so hard. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have to do liquid for 2 weeks Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Ok I'm totally freaking out now about my pre op liquid diet. I start this on December 1st. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Abbie I started my process in May. But I had a weight gain on my supervised diet... So I was denied at first. It's not the normal amount of time. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Add me on Facebook and text anytime. I would love to see you at the meetings. Facebook: Mindi Anewnana VSG Phone: 319-610-1505 Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's who is doing my surgery December 15th. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Abbie....that is so awesome. I love the girls up there. Are you seeing Maria? Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks you guys. Lucky are you still on liquids? Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey there....GREAT NEWS!!! I got the call today...I got approved and surgery is scheduled for the 15th of December. I'm getting married on the 8th of December. So busy lately. Crazy month. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Katelyn I got denied because I had a 2 pound gain during my 6 month supervised diet. But now that I have gotten a loss again they are resubmitting Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Congrats on everyone's progress. I am still waiting for them to resubmit mine for authorization. Hoping next week. Welcome Katelyn. I'm Mindi and I live in Waterloo. I moved here from Des Moines. Still waiting for my approval as you can see. I have been denied once already. But fingers crossed the will get it together and get me in for surgery by end of November. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thank you. Me too. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey all... I've been reading through trying to catch up on everyone. My paperwork will be resubmitted to insurance this week. I'm very excited and praying they approve me this time. It's very frustrating. Hope you all have a great week. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Yay for you Cedar Rapids. I am so excited for you. I love having the support from everyone here. It really does make a difference. Don't fret. We will all be here for you. BTW....we are neighbors....love having someone close... Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Oh yay I am so glad you are on the losing side. And everything sounds so positive. I'm so excited!!!! I do hope you keep us posted on how you are doing and your progress. This just made my day seeing that you are ok. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

My thoughts and prayers are with you on the start of you being on the losers bench. I would love to hear all about it when you feel up to it after surgery. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hello to both of you... I got a denial on mine from insurance...so I have to do one more month of supervised diet. But that's ok because that appointment is next week. Good luck on the liquids Lucky. I can't wait to be at that point. I'm getting so impatient. Wish I was in Des Moines so we could all go do a smoothie lunch or something. My 2nd grandbaby is due in November and 3rd one in April. Very exciting stuff. Nana I'm so sorry I hadn't been in touch lately. Will have to be better at that. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hey lucky...good luck Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's fabulous!!!! I'm very excited you got that behind you. Week is great so far. I'm still on pins and needles waiting to hear back from the insurance. You have a great week and I will text you when I hear my results. Mindi in Waterloo Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App