Good News for Dr. Fowler's practice!

Hey guys,,,,,In a few months, his practice will be recognized as a Center of Excellence!!  It has been under Provisional Status (which basically just means they are wating for the papers to be signed) since January but now it will be a Center of Excellence!!  Thats so awesome!!  I went to my pre-op on Wednesday and Dr. Fowler told me all this! 
Anyways my pre-op went well but just took forever...i was there for 3 hours...most of it was just signing papers and going over post-op care...blah, blah!  They also took my blood to test for H.Pylori, pregnancy (Oh hell no, I pray that I am NOT preggo) and HbA1c!  The lab guy was a very flamy gay guy who has sooo much energy but he is very nice!! In fact, so far I have not encountered one rude staff member yet and hope i never do.  Even the janitors are nice.  Anyways thats about it.  aloha!

So glad your journey is a happy one.... as it should be!

That is good news about Dr. Fowler's status. I'm sure that will raise the bar for everyone.

Aren't those labs fun?!

Take care and continued success!
((hugs))

Hello Higurl,

I was there on Wednesday as well...surgery is scheduled for next wednesday...the sleeve. I may have seen you in the waiting room. Everyone has been nice...good luck with your procedure.

Mahalo

Hi Maile,

Is HMSA covering your sleeve or are you self pay?  Congrats on your date.  Will keep you in my prayers for a successful surgery!

For HMSA the sleeve is covered if your BMI is over 50.  Now this is my plan every plan is different and with different co pays.  If you look at my profile I think it is the month of August you will see my plans breakdown.  Good luck Maile and keep researching.

aloha,
Asia

I am so happy for you Kanan!!! I am getting all my clothes ready for you and any extra supplies I have that you can use.  Wow I get to see my friend in 2 weeks!!!!!

aloha,
asia

Thanks Asia..i appreciate it...yah cant wait to see ya in 2 wks!