I made phone contact with CC today. My PCP called this morning and has revised my out of network insurance approval to include any necessary testing at CC.  My new patient request has now been forwarded on to the surgical team for review. If all goes well I'll hear back from them within 1-2 weeks.  My anticipation is building in hopes of getting my first appointment at CC.  I'll keep you posted. Kathy

Hi Veronica,
Thanks for your reply. I had bariatric surgery back in 2007 at another facility. Long story short it did not bring me the resutls I had hoped for. I am trying to get into CC for another opinion. I did get the packet that you spoke of and I returned that back in early September. Then I had an insurnace snafu that I had to get approval to go to an out of network provider. Now I have that. I'm just wondering... if you go to CC does everyone get taken through the introductory session even if you've had RNY prior to coming to their clinic?  Then you get to see the surgeon?  Do you remember how long it took to see the surgeon after the information seminar? What tests does CC require of new patients??? My anticipation of getting to CC is mounting.. I hope it happens soon. Thanks again in advance for any info. you're wlling to share. Kathy

I'm not sure about Kim Keys but you should be able to call the bariatric department and speak to anyone to send you info. When you contact them the first time and tell them you are interested intheir program they will snet you a big packet of information inclusing a long questionnaire regarding you medical history.  Once you fill that out it takes a couple of weeks for them to review it to see if you even qualify for surgery. If you meet the criteria they will then set you up with a date to come to an information seminar. The seminar takes a couple of hours. They will give you another binder of information regarding the different surgeries and everything you can expect. After this seminar they set you up to see a surgeon and have any other labs, tests, etc. that you will need. That's the begining. If you have any other questions feel free to ask. I had surgery at The Clinic in March of 2008 so I know the ropes. Hope this helps.

Elisa, YOU GO GIRL!!! I knew you could do it and I am so happy for you. Keep up the good work and stay down!

Take care