getting ready for the journey!!!

I have set up my appointment for my information session with DVR on 1/24/07. she is going to send out my packet and I am allowed to take a guest. that will be my hubby. I called my insurance company today to find out the procedure for this kind of surgery. they gave me the fax number of the girls who gets all information to get the approval. I will have all doctors concerned to fax everything to her. I have CareFirst BC/BS PPO. My hubby is retired from Baltimore City Fire Dept. I think our insurance is pretty good. I figured out my BMI to be 41.9....morbidly obese. I am really wanting to go forwar now. I am so happy to have support groups like this. Hopefully, I will meet alot of you on my way to my new life. Love to you all...Gail

Hi Gail Best wishes as your WLS journey continues! I don't know DVR but I do know that all the gals (and guys) on here who are his patients rave about him, so I am sure you will be in excellent hands. I hope you will be able to join us in the future for one of social gatherings. Hugs, Mo

Gail, That is just wonderful!! I remember when I got my packet at the end of october and I went for my information session on November 8th. It was very imformative and I loved both docotrs when i met them. I did spend a lot of time talking to DVR and he was just awesome and made me feel very comfortable. I then had the consult one week later! make sure to take a copy of your insurance card back and front. On his site there these forms you can print and you can fill them out. I was glad I did that since one of the questionaires were missing in the packet. I was ready when i arrived at the info session and I was glad that I didn't have to fill out anything else I didn't want anything delayed. best wishies on your journey and feel free to contact me if you want to know anything pre-op since I haven't had surgery yet. I am almost done with all my testing though! Thank Goodness. Cira

That is such good news. DVR is great. I had my surgery on 10/12/06. I am sure you will love both DVR and Dr. Moe. Looking forward to meeting you. Aime

Congrats Gail! I look forward to seeing updates as you progress towards the end goal - surgery and a new happy, healthy life! Keep us updated. TraciL

I just wanted to wish you the best as you begin your journey. I hope that the time will go by quickly for you. I know that for me the waiting was the hardest. I too love having this support group to share this experience with. Hugs, Robin