I guess I'm in!

Yesterday I was sitting at work, pretending to work and my phone rang. It was OHSU.. they said they want me!        I have my frst appointment on August 10th with the Nurse Practitioner and the dietician. According to Aetna I need: 1) supervised calorie restricted dieting for 12 weeks,  2) exercise coaching as needed for pulmonary and whatever my poor knees can handle (I have       osteopenia. my leg bones are shrinking away at the knees and I'm hitting femor on top of tibia with each step) 3)  I also need my psych eval.. but got the number of someone near..  With this all in place I am covered at 100%.  I just wish I could start the supervised diet now.. and save a month of waiting.. not sure my knee is gonna last!

Good luck! This is so exciting!  Just keep your eyes on the prize and do what you can to get through it.  It will be SO worth it!  Congratulations!

Good for you Linda!  I wasn't covered at 100%, but by the time I got done with all my pre-op testing, I had reached my maximum out of pocket, so I think my surgery will be covered 100% now.  At any rate, whatever I have to pay certainly won't be $28,000!! I hope the rest of the process goes smoothly for you! Linda

Good luck! Lori

ok.. I must be on my way, I have lost 4 lbs!   If you happen to find it you can throw it away!