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Daminga from Dr. Bilof's office just called I'm approved. We are working on the date, she asked if 12/5 would work for me sure would. She is calling the hospital to see if I could come in tomorrow for my PAT because we are leaving on friday for a week in the Dominican Republic. I hope they let me come in. I have to say working with Dr. B. office has made everything so easy.

I had my surgery with Dr. Bilof on 11/6/06 everything went great and dominga was the best.

Hi Helen, Good for you. I have been working with Bilof's office since January with no luck form the Insurance Co. I have been going thru hoops to try to get this done but no success. The best of luck to you.

Congrads.... I to was just approved yesterday. I am scheduled for 12/13.

YEA!!!! Congrats Helen!!! Can't wait its crunch time now.. mine is in 14 days...

20 days and counting, can't wait to be on the losing side. I have to go up today for my PAT testing. Then off to vacaton for the week. Charlene, my I ask what type are you getting? You will have to tell me all the detail when you have yours. Thanks Helen

How did you make out on your PAT's.. piece of cake.. I am having the RNY .. I am so psyched about this.. positive aura all around think happy & positive thoughts Charlene

Dear helen what is "pat testing"? I'm not there yet!! Congrats on you approv. You are on your way. Lap band or "gb".??? I'm having lap band myself. Thanks nobetterwomen, bridge

PAT=Pre Admission Testing

Helen, congrats. How long was your the process to get to this point? Sam