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Topic: RE: July 2008 surgery date and now insurance may belly up
Oh dear, I feel your pain. I've done all the preliminary work and am on pins and needles to find out if my insurance will cover it. I think they will, as I have diabetes, hypertension, gastroparesis, arthritis, neuropathy, and a couple of other blah, blahs, but one can never be sure:sure until the ink is dry on the contract.
Good luck to you, and I hope you get yourself bypassed in good time, and that your ex stays where he belongs: in your past.
I have such a strong feeling that this is indeed a new life event. My surgeon is Dr. Jean-Baptiste, and I can't help but see the symbolism in his name as I get ready for my new life.
Please God.
Best wishes,
Mary Ellen
Topic: RE: SURGERY JULY 2 *****YAHOOOO****
YAY!! Congrats. July 2nd is also my surger date. Good luck!!!!
Sue
Topic: RE: Surgery Date 07/01/08!
My surgery date is July 1st also. So nervous and excited and worried about everything.
Topic: RE: Surgery July 8th, 2008
Iam having surgery on the 8th of July and iam so excited but so ready... Are you also counting down the days...
Topic: RE: Hoping to have surgery
Hi Angela,
I know how you feel like you have tried everything to lose the weight. I am 36 years old, 5'2" and I weight 274 so I have a little bit more to lose then you. I applied with OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance) to have the surgery paid for in the States and 2 week later I had my letter in the mail. It was approved and I was so happy.
If you feel that surgery is your only choice and you are ready for it then don't let anyone talk you out of it. I did alot of research about everything I can expect from the gastric bypass and when someone tries to talk me out, I correct them and knock them down nicely of course.
Good luck and if you need someone to talk i'm here.
Julie
Topic: RE: Blood thinners
Thank you Katie! Good luck on your surgery on the 7th, my thoughts will be with you. All know all this stuff is worth it in the end, I guess I just got caught off guard with this last one. I guess the cost of it was the bigger shocker but if I'm only on it for 1 week then it will be alot cheaper.
Thanks for the words of reassurance.
Julie
Topic: RE: Surgery Date 07/01/08!
My surgery date is also 7/1!!!! all I can say is YIPPEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!! for us!!!
Topic: RE: Surgery Date 07/01/08!
Hello, I saw you are having surgery on the same date as I am. I was approved in a week. I was warned when the letter for approval was submitted and received the call the following week. Wow.... 10 more days..... to go......
Topic: RE: Blood thinners
Hello and congratulations on your upcoming surgery! I am scheduled for July 7th! I had my final appt. with the surgeon today and I too got the prescription for the blood thinners. He said there weren't enough studies out yet and this was the best prevention right now. He gave me a script for all my post surgery meds so I will have them when I get home.
I HATE NEEDLES TOO! I feel your pain. It's only for a week, so I think I can handle it. I keep telling myself it will be sooooo worth it in the end. I was told it's a really thin needle and doesn't hurt. You give it in the stomach.
Best of luck to you- I will be keeping you in my prayers!
Katie
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