OMG OMG CONSULT IS DONE!!

Well I must say it's an amazing feeling!! I went today for my first consult with my new surgeon and WOW! I don't even know where to start... Ok, short short SHORT version... I started 6 mo ago with a different surgeon... found better insurance and a great surgeon after I changed jobs to my current hospital... and was ready to start. I got all my appointments set up for after the new insurance took effect, September 1, 2005. And guess what?!?! Katrina wiped out my entire insurance network on August 29, 2005!!! I was just about ready to give up entirely! About 5 days after the storm, I saw my surgeon and his partner in the hospital (I work with their patients during the hospital stay). I asked them about when they will be seeing patients again, and I was told that they were working on it. About a week later, I called his office (through the operator) and they connected me with the Baton Rouge office. Turned out I got an appointment for 5 days later!! I got in to see him today!! I have been officially diagnosed with (besides SMO): 1. Degenerative Arthritis 2. Stress Incontinence 3. Peripheral Edema 4. IBS 5. Probable Sleep Apnea 6. Probable Hyperlipidemia 7. Probable Gallstones 8. Possible Hypothyroidism So now I get to have EKG, Labs, Sleep Study, Psych Study, US of Gall Bladder, and then submit for insurance!! WOO HOOO!! I am on the road again!!! Kat

Kat, I am so happy for you, I know it has been a long time coming.... JC

WOOHOO!!! Great news, Kat!!!

I'm so happy for you! I know katrina put a hold on everyone. Me also, but I had all my prelimary work done, just not psyc eval sent to surgeon's office, now this week all is being faxed to insurance, then hopeful to hear somethng soon. I know you are on cloud 9!!!! keep us updated.

Kat, I am soo happy for you!!!!!!!!!! I know that you can't wait to get on the losing side. I know how I was til I had my surgery. Hopefully things will be smooth sailing form here....... Take care, Chrissy

Way to go Kat. Soon you will be on the losing side. Good luck to you.

Kat, I am so glad for you. Good luck! Lynn J., lap RNY 9/29/04 -148 lbs.

Oh I am sooooooooooo happy for you!! You have been so supportive to those of us who have gone before you. I am assuming you made it "safely" through Katrina and Rita. Please continue to keep us updated. Do you know if Touro Hospital is back in business? I have an appointment on the 20th of October and don't have any idea if I'll be able to go or not. Thanks for info you have. Blessings, Pamela