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thanks so much ma!!

Finally got it from UHC after waiting from Jan 24 to yesterday Jan 30... To those that are still waiting please continue to wait and hang in there..if I can do it you can too. I have United Health Care PPO Choice my doctor is Dr. H. Rivas UT Southwestern.... :) :)

THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!! ALL GLORY AND PRAISE TO YOU LORD!!! I GOT MY APPROVAL I'M JUST WAITING ON MY LETTER TO FAX TO SCOTT AND THEN WE SET THE DATE!!! THANKS TO ALL THE LB PEOPLE THAT READ AND GAVE ME GREAT ADVICE. SPECIAL THANKS TO DOUGP, TERESITA, SHELIA, TAM, SUNSHINE *IF I FORGOT SOMEONE THEN CHARGE IT TO ME BEING TO EXCITED TO TYPE* I'M ON MY WAY TO BANDLAND BABY!!! TO GOD BE HE GLORY

THANK YOU JESUS!!!!!!! ALL GLORY AND PRAISE TO YOU LORD!!! I GOT MY APPROVAL I'M JUST WAITING ON MY LETTER TO FAX TO SCOTT AND THEN WE SET THE DATE!!! THANKS TO ALL THE LB PEOPLE THAT READ AND GAVE ME GREAT ADVICE. SPECIAL THANKS TO DOUGP, TERESITA, SHELIA, TAM, SUNSHINE *IF I FORGOT SOMEONE THEN CHARGE IT TO ME BEING TO EXCITED TO TYPE* I'M ON MY WAY TO BANDLAND BABY!!! TO GOD BE HE GLORY

:eek: :eek: :eek: 1-30-07 9:45am :omg: :eek: :eek: :phanvan :think :nervous :speechles :sick :cry I called UHC to see if a decision has been made for surgery spoke with William and he said they have not made a decision the case went from the care coordinators to the nurse on 1-28-07 and she will make a decision with in a day or 2….He turned around and said I could call back at the end of the day after lunch and find out:confused: :confused: :confused: :eek: . My stomach is so uneasy, I'm very nervous just waiting for the approval. What is a chick to do??? I will keep you guys updated.........tick tick tick tick 11:47am My buddy just got approved.....I'm still waiting...

:) 1-30-07 9:45am :omg: :scared: :phanvan :think :nervous :speechles :sick :cry I called UHC to see if a decision has been made for surgery spoke with William and he said they have not made a decision the case went from the care coordinators to the nurse on 1-28-07 and she will make a decision with in a day or 2….He turned around and said I could call back at the end of the day after lunch and find out:confused: :eek: :) . My stomach is so uneasy, I'm very nervous just waiting for the approval. What is a chick to do??? I will keep you guys updated.........tick tick tick tick 11:47am My buddy just got approved.....I'm still waiting...

Hi I'm very happy for you.....hang in there

I WOKE UP AND DECIDED I'M GOING TO TRY LIQUIDS TODAY SO FAR 7:00AM I'VE HAD A CARMEL MACETIATO * I'M SURE I SPELLED IT WRONG :phanvan 10:00AM NEXT I'M GOING TO TRY AND DOWN 2 BOTTLES OF WATER BEFORE LUNCH :tired :tired :tired 11:30AM SOUP NO SOLIDS BROTH ONLY...??? :D WISH ME LUCK ........................................................................ UPDATE 4:38PM FOR LUNCH I ATE 1 PIECES OF TWISTED BREAD 2 SCOOPS OF SALAD WITH GODDESS DRESSING 2 SPOONS FULL OF BROC & CHEESE SOUP. IT WAS GREAT!!!! :phanvan :phanvan :phanvan :cry :cry :cry WILL I BE A FAILURE?? THE LIQUID DIET THING JUST.I DONT KNOW??? COULDNT DO IT TODAY..I FOUND ITS BEST FOR ME NOT TO GO "OUT" TO LUNCH WITH ANYONE. I WILL BRING MY SOUP AND WATER FROM HOME. DINNER BY 7PM SALAD NO BREAD PERIOD....WATER OR LEMONADE

I WOKE UP AND DECIDED I'M GOING TO TRY LIQUIDS TODAY SO FAR 7:00AM I'VE HAD A CARMEL MACETIATO * I'M SURE I SPELLED IT WRONG :phanvan 10:00AM NEXT I'M GOING TO TRY AND DOWN 2 BOTTLES OF WATER BEFORE LUNCH :tired :tired :tired 11:30AM SOUP NO SOLIDS BROTH ONLY...???:scared: :eek: WISH ME LUCK ........................................................................ UPDATE 4:38PM FOR LUNCH I ATE 1 PIECES OF TWISTED BREAD 2 SCOOPS OF SALAD WITH GODDESS DRESSING 2 SPOONS FULL OF BROC & CHEESE SOUP. IT WAS GREAT!!!! :phanvan :phanvan :phanvan :cry :cry :cry WILL I BE A FAILURE?? THE LIQUID DIET THING JUST.I DONT KNOW??? COULDNT DO IT TODAY..I FOUND ITS BEST FOR ME NOT TO GO "OUT" TO LUNCH WITH ANYONE. I WILL BRING MY SOUP AND WATER FROM HOME. DINNER BY 7PM SALAD NO BREAD PERIOD....WATER OR LEMONADE

ALRIGHT ALRIGHT IM VERY EXCITED FOR YOU. YOU ARE DOING A WONDERFUL WONDERFUL JOB...

Happy Monday Ma!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm trying liquids only today *no soda*

1-26-071:11pm Called to see if my Clinical information has been sent by Scott and to see if it is being reviewed. Spoke with Melisssa and she said she received information on the 24th at 11:39am she said I should know something by :D :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: FEBURARY 1st:D :D :D . But make sure there are no exclusions in the policy… Called UHC to make sure no exclusions 1:16pm spoke to Tyrone and he said there are no exclusions covered at 80% bmi exceed 40% or greater. He gave me a fax nbr that I didn’t need 801 567 5498. SO THERE ARE NO EXCLUSIONS!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: IM SHAKING LIKE A LEAF RIGHT NOW!!!:faint:IT FEELS LIKE IM GOING UP A VERY HIGH STEEP HILL ON A ROLLERCOSTER!!!!!!!!!!:omg: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IM NOT GETTING ANY FROM MY MOTHER...I JUST TOLD HER THAT I WAS GETTING READY TO HAVE THIS DONE SHE SAID "you should just push away from the table" and I said "well its obvious that i can't and I need help I have to lose 102 pounds.." SHE DICONNECTED THE CALL..:think :think IM DONE WITH TRYING TO CONVINCE HER THAT I'LL BE OK AND THAT I WONT LOOK LIKE NICOLE RICHIE..IM STANDING ON MY OWN THROUGH THIS..

HANG IN THERE BABY CAKES

:eek: 1-26-071:11pm Called to see if my Clinical information has been sent by Scott and to see if it is being reviewed. Spoke with Melisssa and she said she received information on the 24th at 11:39am she said I should know something by :) :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: FEBURARY 1st:D :) :) . But make sure there are no exclusions in the policy… Called UHC to make sure no exclusions 1:16pm spoke to Tyrone and he said there are no exclusions covered at 80% bmi exceed 40% or greater. He gave me a fax nbr that I didn’t need 801 567 5498. SO THERE ARE NO EXCLUSIONS!!!!!!!!!!! :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: :clap2: IM SHAKING LIKE A LEAF RIGHT NOW!!!:faint:IT FEELS LIKE IM GOING UP A VERY HIGH STEEP HILL ON A ROLLERCOSTER!!!!!!!!!!:omg: :scared: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: :biggrin1: THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT IM NOT GETTING ANY FROM MY MOTHER...I JUST TOLD HER THAT I WAS GETTING READY TO HAVE THIS DONE SHE SAID "you should just push away from the table" and I said "well its obvious that i can't and I need help I have to lose 102 pounds.." SHE DICONNECTED THE CALL..:think :think IM DONE WITH TRYING TO CONVINCE HER THAT I'LL BE OK AND THAT I WONT LOOK LIKE NICOLE RICHIE..IM STANDING ON MY OWN THROUGH THIS..

:cool: 2:45pm My right eye is jumping *it's been doing that all day...:target: I called to see if I could get some some of the pre-op testing done I was told no. I have to wait until I get approved.:bathbaby: I thought about what I would look like at 200 pounds and I got excited! I think if it will put me at a size 16 or less *Im in a 20 right now* I guess my goal weight of 160 will put me in a 12/14 or 10/11 ??? Man I hope I dont lose all of my curves hips,juciy booty etc...... I wonder if my 44 G's will go flat *they are fluffy right now???* I wonder what kind of guys will try and go after me now??:nervous Will I still have strech marks on my tummy? I wonder if the inside of my thighs will still touch at 200 pounds or 160?? AM I crazy for wanting to know all of these answers????:biggrin1: :biggrin1:

2:45pm My right eye is jumping *it's been doing that all day...:eek: I called to see if I could get some some of the pre-op testing done I was told no. I have to wait until I get approved.:scared: I thought about what I would look like at 200 pounds and I got excited! I think if it will put me at a size 16 or less *Im in a 20 right now* I guess my goal weight of 160 will put me in a 12/14 or 10/11 ??? Man I hope I dont lose all of my curves hips,juciy booty etc...... I wonder if my 44 G's will go flat *they are fluffy right now???* I wonder what kind of guys will try and go after me now??:nervous Will I still have strech marks on my tummy? I wonder if the inside of my thighs will still touch at 200 pounds or 160?? AM I crazy for wanting to know all of these answers????:biggrin1: :biggrin1:

WOW YOU ARE LOSING SO FAST!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK, MAKE SURE YOU TAKE PROGRESS PICTURES

:bathbaby: :target: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: 1-24-06 10:37a.m. Spoke with **** at UHC to see of the predetermination letter had been received by them, he called the predetermination dept he said that I don’t even need a letter of predetermination all I need is a BMI of 40 but the more information I have for them is great! He gave a fax number 801 567 5497 attn to UHC Predetermination or call Care Coordinator dept 800 842 3920 to give me my id number and the reason for the surgery I would like to have. He really didnt persuade me into thinking he knew what he was talkin about. :phanvan :phanvan I called Scott at Dr. Rivas 10:45am He said he called on the 22nd to give gave a tentative surgery date of 2-26-2007 gave reference number waiting for a call back from the Care Coordination Department. He told me to call and ask the status of predetermination have you reviewed the case have you requested clinical information. 10:55am Spoke with the Care Coordination spoke with Erika in the department to see if they have reviewed the case or requested Clinical information. She said they case was called in the 19th it takes a while to go thru the process. After I explain to her my family history and why I need this. She gave me the fax number to give to information she asked for my BMI is 41.2 & weight 267 & height 5 7. She said that would help with the process She wished me luck she was sweet. God Bless Erika! 11:09am Called Scott back gave him the number and information he said my weight was 269 BMI 42.8 height 5 7 when I went to my first consult he said he would send the information over today!!!!!!!!! My present weight is 264 goes up and down 1 pound!! Im not mad cause I did the guys job I want the surgery I dont mind working a little to get it. I feel at ease because I had a hand in the process. Thanks for all of your support!:biggrin1: :biggrin1: Now I have to figure out the money to pay and what they cover whats billed and whats what!!!:eek:

:scared: :eek: :) :) :) :) 1-24-06 10:37a.m. Spoke with **** at UHC to see of the predetermination letter had been received by them, he called the predetermination dept he said that I don’t even need a letter of predetermination all I need is a BMI of 40 but the more information I have for them is great! He gave a fax number 801 567 5497 attn to UHC Predetermination or call Care Coordinator dept 800 842 3920 to give me my id number and the reason for the surgery I would like to have. He really didnt persuade me into thinking he knew what he was talkin about. :phanvan :phanvan I called Scott at Dr. Rivas 10:45am He said he called on the 22nd to give gave a tentative surgery date of 2-26-2007 gave reference number waiting for a call back from the Care Coordination Department. He told me to call and ask the status of predetermination have you reviewed the case have you requested clinical information. 10:55am Spoke with the Care Coordination spoke with Erika in the department to see if they have reviewed the case or requested Clinical information. She said they case was called in the 19th it takes a while to go thru the process. After I explain to her my family history and why I need this. She gave me the fax number to give to information she asked for my BMI is 41.2 & weight 267 & height 5 7. She said that would help with the process She wished me luck she was sweet. God Bless Erika! 11:09am Called Scott back gave him the number and information he said my weight was 269 BMI 42.8 height 5 7 when I went to my first consult he said he would send the information over today!!!!!!!!! My present weight is 264 goes up and down 1 pound!! Im not mad cause I did the guys job I want the surgery I dont mind working a little to get it. I feel at ease because I had a hand in the process. Thanks for all of your support!:biggrin1: :biggrin1: Now I have to figure out the money to pay and what they cover whats billed and whats what!!!

happy for you ma!! Keep up the good work!!!

Im happy for you!!!!! Hang in there ma

Has anyone heard of or been banned by Dr. H Rivas out of UT Southwestern in Dallas? My information was sent to UHC PPO Choice and I want them to say yes! I would love to meet with you guys I live in Duncanville area

No news yet!! Scott sen the information off 1-19-07 By the way Im trying to get a house! Filled out the application for a mortage loan today!! I had to do something to get my mind off of the surgery!!!:faint: thanks for the support:kiss2: :kiss2:

No news yet!! Scott sen the information off 1-19-07 By the way Im trying to get a house! Filled out the application for a mortage loan today!! I had to do something to get my mind off of the surgery!!!:faint: thanks for the support:kiss2: :kiss2:

Im very very very very very very happy for you ma!!! Keep up the good work