Hey Neighbor :-) Yes.. Elaine is busy, it generally took me about a day to hear back from her.  Do you have your approval in writing yet? Or was it only verbal? If it was verbal they will wait until they have it in writing. After they had my written approval it took about a day for them to schedule my surgery.. and then I was scheduled for 2 months out (Dr. was on vacation... hence why so far out).  Generally they will schedule out 4-6 weeks.   EDIT:  I just looked at your profile...and no I have not had to take the 8 week class that Dr. Groh suggested. Perhaps you will want to see if they (MW Bariatrics) want you to comlete that course first? Also, you may want to give them a call this afternoon if you don't hear from them this morning. If they are unable to schedule your surgery then ask them if they are needing any additional information.  Good luck!

Hi.  I'm new to the forum. My husband is supposed to approved for the surgery soon.  He had to jump through so many hoops... The last one was that the psychiatrist screwed up and hubby had to for an aoda which set the surgery approval back about 6 weeks.  It's bad enough to get denied and then find out that the support person was to blame.  Hang in there.  Since you're approved generally the surgery is scheduled about 4- six weeks out.  The surgery is becoming pretty mainstream now, as more people are meeting the criteria.  We've had to wait for thtree or four days for calls to be returned.  Makes you want to scream or something. Let us know when you're scheduled, and we'll keep you in our thoughts.  Good luck,   Lonswife

Too cold for the 4th of July!!!!   I froze at fireworks. I had 2 jackets on and a blanket. 55ish degrees in the evenings during the summer months is way to cold for me. I'm missing 110 plus lbs. of insulation and having a hard time adjusting. Not to mention I want to wear cute halter tops : )  I need 80's and 90's !!!!!!! P.S if you live in Oshkosh do you ever go to the free concerts on Weds. or Thurs nights ? I think it's in a park somewhere. Anyhow, go listen to Mt. Olive if you get the chance. Very good, a frind of mine is in the band.

Thank You, It's very rewarding. Wouldn't trade this form of volunteering for anything in the world. We are a small group of only 6 and 2 live in Appleton. Alot of our events happen in the Appleton area. Catch us next time. Thank You for giving Bowser a new home. Lucky guy : )  Shari

Hello again friends....        Dog Lovers please join us Saturday July 5th for a Brat fry at the Pick and Save in West Bend. All proceeds will benefit Labs N More Rescue Group. ww.LabsNMoreRescue.petfinder.com This a Non profiy group. 501c3 charitable Organization.  In 2007 we placed over 70 dogs some as old as 15 years that had been sitting in shelters waiting for over a year. We welcome them into our homes as one of our own until the right adopter comes along. Please help us out. We'll also have Cheese burgers, hot dogs and other snacks. We'll also have a few foster dogs with us. If you can't stop by please visit our website. Always looking for foster homes. Thanks   Shari latawiec Labs N More Rescue Volunteer (414 ) 571-0777