Update on progress

Cathy Dumont
on 2/2/09 5:31 am - Cumberland, RI
Hi everyone, well I had my initial appointment with Dr. Giovianni this afternoon. The appointment went great and she told me taht after I get all my other appointments done with she will schedule the surgery! YAY! Have to wait for ok from Harvard Pilgrim also, but I meet all their criteria, so Im very optimistic!
Cathy
deb_t
on 2/2/09 5:35 am - RI
Yay Cathy!! 

Debbie 



Includes 47.5 lbs. lost during 7 month pre-op period
Romeo L.
on 2/2/09 5:41 am - Warren, RI
Congrats to you, the best of luck to you
Lee_Lee_08
on 2/2/09 5:51 am - Johnston, RI
Congrats Cathy!!!!!

It sounds like you had a great first appointment with Dr. Giovianni. Did she answer all your questions and are you comfortable with everything you have learned so far, if so then your in great hands and I wish you the best.

Keep us posted,

Lee
KF54
on 2/2/09 6:27 am - Wakefield, RI
 That is great news Cathy! You will get your date before you know it. Good Luck!
Eldy
on 2/2/09 7:24 am - Warwick, RI

hooray for you!  She is really nice.  Hopefully, you will get all your appointments done and overwith.  Its exciting to get it on the way.  Good luck to you!   Eldy

sandpan
on 2/2/09 2:00 pm - Warwick, RI
Cathy ~ Hello.  That is such great news.  You must have felt so good when you left her office today.  Well wishes to you as you finish up with your pre-op appointments and while waiting for insurance approval. 
~ Sandy
Cathy Dumont
on 2/2/09 7:17 pm - Cumberland, RI
Thanks, everyone for all your support and well wishes!!!
suesrn3
on 2/3/09 3:10 am - Fall River, MA
Hi Cathy,

I have Harvard Pilgrim as well. I checked online for approval and actually found out it was approved online before finding out from the MD office. Either way the approval was super fast - less then a week (including a weekend). My MD office said the HP approvals are the fastest and easiest to get!

Good Luck

Sue
         
Cathy Dumont
on 2/3/09 7:25 pm - Cumberland, RI
Thanks everyone!  And Sue, that's the best news ever!
I will have to keep my eyes on the HPHC website to see if i can find out before the Dr. also..LOL!
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