I have Bridgeways/AHCCCS. 
Did they not give you a list of requirements when you started this?  I was give a page full of insurance requirements.  And yes I agree,   cardiac clearance is really important.  Who is your coordinator?  I have been working with Kathy.

I wish you the best.  Keep in touch and let me know how things go. 

Sorry to hear about your denial!  I am sure something will pull through ... what insurance do you have?

Today I heard back from DH's coordinator.  She has everything else she needs except ONE THING  (which we were told in July would not be needed).  Dr. Jaurez indicated in his office notes from July that he wanted a cardiac clearance ... but we were not made aware of that in the office visit.  A little frustrated to have wasted months of time when the clearance could have been done by now if we had known.  But really in the end it's ok, it shouldn't take too long to get it ... and it's probably a good thing to have anyway just to be on the safe side!!  She was very nice and thought that everything would come together pretty quickly for us once that clearance is done.  And I do appreciate that she called back so quickly with as many patients as she has to work with! 

So Friday is the day for the initial visit with the cardiologist.  We should be done with all of that within the next 1-2 weeks.  Hopefully ;-)

Phoenix St Luke's will no longer host the Az Grads of WLS support group!!!!

Sooooo.......we are looking for a home!

Anyone have any ideas?  ......  The group was always fairly small but rotated with great people who needed the Graduate type of discussions vs the newbie chatter.

Chandler Regional Hospital is available.

Maybe Banner Estrella.....

One member suggested their clubhouse....

We could possibly get a library community room.....

We could meet monthly on Sasturday mornings at random restaurants all over the valley?

Since we all gather from the whole valley, it's probably a good idea to go as central as possible or rotate locations.

The Grads group is for those who have had ANY type of Weight Loss Surgery and who are at least 1 year post-op.

You can email me privately if you have some ideas or just post on here.
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Hi Mike,

Congratulations on your weight loss!  Do you have a high resolution photo of yourself that you can send to me at:  [email protected].  If so, please include a copy of your Wow moment with your email.

Congratulations on your weight loss!  Do you have a high resolution photo of yourself that you can send to me at:  [email protected].  If so, please include a copy of your Wow moment with your email.