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tbum007
on 8/28/09 11:18 am - WI
Topic: RE: Psyc eval
Just wanted to say that I hope everything turns out well with your sleep study and all the other tests and studies we have to go thru.  When my doc submitted everything to the insurance, it took about a week and then they went ahead and scheduled my surgery for three weeks later, I was shocked but very excited!!  I hope the same goes for you, that they make the decision quickly and you can have it done.  I took 5 weeks off of work, not that I needed that long but it was nice since I was getting paid for it.  Oh, I had the lapband done.  I started at 242 and want to get down to about 150, so far I've lost 41 lbs.

Best of luck!!  Check out the Lapband board and the RNY board for additional information and support!
zanne2324
on 8/28/09 10:26 am - West Bend, WI
Topic: Psyc eval

I just had my sleep study last night and may likely have to go back. So I am continuing my progress closer to the final approval.

I see a counselor (Psychologist') and discussed the psyc eval with him Monday. He was familiar with the process and has done this before, so he was comfortable signing off that I am ready for the surgery. I also see Phyciatrist for ADD (Attention Deficite Disorder). I saw him today and he said if there is any issue with Surgeon taking the Psychologist's approval he would be happy to do the eval for me.

Now, my question is... should I be happy that they both offer to give the okay for me to have the surgery or should I be concerned??? (lol)

I have to wait until 9/10 for the nutritionist appointment. When that is completed they will submit the information to the insurance for final approval. The insurance warned it could take up to 30 days for approval. I hope it is less. I really need to have the surgery in October so that I can fit it between others time off at work. I have a very supportive boss who is excited for me, but I still need to keep my job and being gone with others out is not a good thing. Mostly it is my co-worker, we share phone support for the computers for our whole company. She is going back to England to see family near thanksgiving and she can't really change her plans. So I need to have the surgery and be back at full strength by then. ...

Still going to meet next week with friend of a friend to help me decide on which surgery to do Lapband or RNY. but getting closer each day. I haven't read books in so long and am trying to read three at once....

Someone pinch me. I'm just not sure this is a dream that I will wake up from soon.

Psyciatrist today even said he hasn't seen me this positive/up beat before....

Sorry for the rambling. Thanks for listening...
 

 HW - 383/ SW - 376/ CW - 259/ GW - 199
          
tbum007
on 8/28/09 8:36 am - WI
Topic: RE: Tune in to Channel 6 Wake Up News on the 27th!
Lois,  You looked awesome and very healthy!!!  I trust you are doing well, I hope so anyway!  Dr. Chua is so cute, he's so quiet!!  I was at his office today talking to the staff about the news piece and they said they didn't even know about it!!  LOL.   Anyway, you look awesome and you did a great job!!

Theresa
robinfrommilw
on 8/28/09 1:51 am - WI
Topic: RE: Tune in to Channel 6 Wake Up News on the 27th!
darn it I missed it and also forgot to set the dvr ugh.
Robin from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Distal gastric bypass 7/28/09
6 month supervised diet done lost over 50 lbs pre-surgery
My facebook page is:
www.facebook.com/robinfrommilwaukee  (just put that you are from OH in message to add you to my facebook)     
       View more of my photos at ObesityHelp.com

August 2010 weight 138 lbs lost of 179.5 lbs but gain again since my gallbladder surgery Oct 2010 range recentlly my weight got up to 166 and I was in freak mode. I am now down to 152.6 hoping to get back to 135 and started generic wellbutrin
          
heathernbob2006
on 8/26/09 3:32 pm - Kenosha, WI
Topic: RE: Dr. Chua's / Aurora Sinai Monthly Support Meeting
Does anyone know if they are going to have a support group in Kenosha?
          
heathernbob2006
on 8/26/09 3:20 pm - Kenosha, WI
Topic: RE: Tune in to Channel 6 Wake Up News on the 27th!
Also if anyone wants to add me to facebook. My facebook address is www.facebook.com/heatherweiher  ( make sure you put you are from OH so i know. Thanks so much and god bless
          
heathernbob2006
on 8/26/09 3:17 pm - Kenosha, WI
Topic: RE: Tune in to Channel 6 Wake Up News on the 27th!
I got my DVR set to watch it. And also im gonna have my mom watch it too. So she can better understand The procedure i'm gonna have done.  Im so excited. 
          
JaeOnasi
on 8/26/09 2:18 pm - Kenosha, WI
Topic: RE: My case goes before the team today
I met with Lauren the PA today and Dr. Chua, and agreed that surgery is the way to go, not that any of us were surprised by that, mind you.  We discussed the lap band surgery and the required tests prior to surgery.  Now we just have to get the prior authorization from the insurance company and then set the date. :)  Since I had already talked to the insurance company some months back to find out what I had to do (basically, have a BMI over 40, or over 35 with co-morbid conditions), I knew I already met the criteria.  Hopefully the insurance company will approve it quickly.  _And_ I had lost a couple pounds. :)
MaurieG
on 8/26/09 11:12 am, edited 8/26/09 11:18 am - Chula Vista, CA
Topic: RE: Finding the right Surgeon - NEWBIE
I live in Kenosha, however, my doc was Dr. Chua in Milwaukee.  When I first started the process my PCP recommended him, then when I got married and changed PCP's I was also recommended to Dr. Chua.  With that said, I think there are a couple of surgeons in Kenosha, I do not know their names though.  Good luck! 

Edited to add:

If you look under the search bar located at the top of the page is says "or browse" bariatric surgeons.  If you click on there, you can search by state.  Choose WI and then you can search them.  Not all are registered with OH, but they are listed in the unregistered section.  I found 3.

1.  Dr. Majed Jandali, Kenosha - 262-654-7002
2.  Dr. Timothy LeSage, Racine - 262-687-5800
3.  Dr. Steven Ryder, Racine - 262-687-5850

Hope that helps!

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tbum007
on 8/26/09 11:08 am - WI
Topic: RE: Tune in to Channel 6 Wake Up News on the 27th!
I'll definitely be taping it...thanks for letting us know!!!

Hope you are doing well and that you are having a great summer!

Theresa
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