killerkaitlynn

QUESTION:
"I'm having surgery soon, what will I need for my hospital stay or for shortly after???"
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Okay, ladies and gentlemen, this question comes up here so much - I felt it would be a great idea to start up an official thread. My plan is once I think the list is great enough, I'm going to create a checklist for all the folks out there that will be sleeved shortly and have the above question. Then if you are around long enough and as much as I am, and someone has that question you can just lead them to this thread. Fair enough?
Sometimes it's just nice to have everything all in the same place, kinda following the Walmart rule of thumb. They are very successful, aren't they?
Anyway, please start with your suggestions and I'll get my MSWord fired up. I'll also start with the first suggestion:
Comfy Pajamas, underclothes, and slippers or warm cozy socks...
Hospital Stay Checklist.doc

They aren't looking to date, they are content with their lives.
You get a dog because you are looking to meet people. Dogs are the best ice breakers.
A cat chick is in the house with her bottle of Trader Joe's wine and a bowl of popcorn.< /p>

So I am starting to believe they are a myth! I have been on dating sites and most women have dogs or don't like cats. WTH? where are all the single cat ladies that I always heard so much about? I'm a single cat guy so it's obvious that a single cat lady is my match. haha

Hi All,
I just wanted to share my experience with Anthem Blue Cross CA. My surgeon submitted the request to them on June 8. I called them on June 13, and it was still pending. On June 15, I looked up my plan documents, which clearly stated they have 5 business days to make a decision. So, I called them around 10AM on June 15. They stated it was still pending and that they believed that they had 15 days to make a decision, so I quoted them what my plan documents state, and gave them the page number it was on. They stated they would let the reviewer know, and I should call back later that afternoon. I called again about 2:45, and after being on hold for 20 minutes I was informed that it had been approved! Surgery is June 26!
Moral of the story, read the fine print of your insurance documents so you can advocate more effectively for yourself!

All my information was submitted to insurance on Friday (9-1). I know it is a waiting game at this point and have been warned it can take 2 weeks to a month for my insurance to make a decision (BC.BS of Michigan GM). to my suprise I was called today to tell me I was approved! I was not prepared to get an answer so quickly! I have my 2 hour nutrition appointment tomorrow and will get my surgery date then. They still have openings this month!

Just want to put an FYI out on this wonderful website that Dr. Fritz Jean-Pierre is a great WLS surgeon that practices at Wellstar Comprehensive right across from Kennestone Hospital in Marietta Georgia. Dr. Dennis Smith no longer practice at Wellstar and Dr. Jean Pierre has taken his place well over 3 year ago and have perform over 1000 + WLS from Sleeve, Duodenal Switch, and Gastric Bypass. The office address in 55 Whichter Street Suite 410 Marietta GA 30060 Office number is 770-919-7050. He perform my surgery which was Lap Roux-En-Y or the Gastric Bypass 2 months ago and I have lost 40 pounds and feeling wonderful ever since the WLS.
Just wanted to spread the word on a great doctor

Has anyone had their wls here? My doctor is Edward Lin. No date set yet but getting close