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nightingale2u

By nightingale2u, in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums

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nightingale2u    42

nightingale2u
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Hi Everyone,

I'm SOOOOOO excited!!! I saw my primary MD today and he faxed the referral through for bariatric surgery. YAY! He was very understanding and supportive. I have an appointment with the dietician and the psychologist 4/2 and if they agree I am good candidate... the next step will be to meet with Dr. CHua!!!! I finally feel like I am taking real steps toward having surgery!!!!

My goal is to have surgery by the beginning of MAY... sooner if being a big pain in the butt helps. (o:

Darcy:banana

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Graceful One    4

Graceful One
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Darcy,

I'm so happy for you! Now the ball is rolling! The step after waiting for the approval from the psychologist and nutritionist is to see Dr. Chua...sounds like he's not to hard to get an appointment with right now...I called them the other day to reschedule my fill and they said that surgery is only booking a few weeks out...my best friend is in the process as well...

Good Luck!

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bbrecruiter2000    1

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Darcy,

Good going!!! You are on your way to a healthier and happier life. Keep us update on your progress.!!!!

Babs in TX

334/233/180

-101

6/23/03

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nightingale2u    42

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Thanks Jennye and BB!

I'm so excited I can hardly contain myself! Now this seems real!

Jennye... that's really good to hear... I guess they do their reviews on Thursday so I won't hear from them for a week after my appointment. You can bet I will be on the phone to them the Friday AM after they meet to get the appointment with Dr. Chua set up. My husband leaves on the 14th of April and doesn't return until the 29th so I am hoping to get in to see Dr. Chua before he goes. It makes me nervous to drive in the big city and I like having him along.

I have to call Humana April 1st to make sure they will okay my consult appointments and to find out if they cover the banding. I know they cover the RNY and if that is the option I am left with... well... I will consider it.

I bet you are really excited for your friend and I wish you both the best!

Darcy

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Hi Darcy that is great news I have Humana as well and they approved me last Nov when I had my surgery done so it shouldn't be a problem. One of the other gals I work with here at Humana had the band done by Chua as well and that was last Aug. 03

Not much longer and you'll get it.

Angel

Dr Chua (Milwaukee WI)

11/4/03

310/273/150;)

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Alexandra    55

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Hey Darcy, that's great that you're off and running. It's SO important to have your PCP behind you and many people have trouble with that very first part. So you're ahead of the game already!!

Good luck!! :):D :D

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nightingale2u    42

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Wow Angel... A direct line into Humana! I have heard that they are very good about covering WLS and it is wonderful to know that I might not have to consider the RNY... even though my sister is doing wonderful with it I just don't know if I could handle such a drastic change.

My weigh-in at my primary care MD was just on the line for qualifying... it was hovering between 247 and 248 which should put me at the 40 BMI mark. I don't have any co-morbidities that have been diagnosed mostly because I never complained about my joints and the fact that I wake up gasping all night long and drive my hubby out of the room with my snoring. It scares the heck out of him with the gasping... scares us both actually. I have the stress incont. too but have attributed all of these things to being overweight and felt I just had to deal with it for being so heavy.

I am so looking forward to a healthier more active lifestyle... life is just passing me by at age 36. Thanks to everyone that has sent words of encouragement!

Darcy

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