Almost there!

Ok, I had my sleep test 2 weeks ago. I had my results given to me yesterday 10/13/04. I found out that I had stopped breathing 1 time in 6 hours and had 38 times that I came close. My pulmonary doctor is not recommending any treatment and has said I am ok to go on getting the surgery. I go for my other breathing test on Monday 10/18/04, my chest x-ray is due to be scheduled and my upper G.I. is scheduled for November 8th. I am so happy that this is moving along so smoothly. Anyhow, I just thought I would post how things were going. Other than that nothing else to report. I just hope that my insurance is going to approve me to have this done. Candice Colkitt Sewell, NJ

Candice, Good for you!! , you're moving full steam ahead. Do you have a surgery date yet? Mine is Dec. 7th. Who is your doctor? I hope all your tests go smoothly. Happy thoughts Kathy Anxiously awaiting Dec. 7th and going over to the losing side

Congrats to you as well, Thanks for the support. Good luck. Candice

Oh, I did not even reply to what you said..... No, I don't have a surgery date yet. They told me that I cannot have one until I get all this junk done first. I hope I don't have any problems getting approved. I have Aetna Us Healthcare HMO. I was told that they will pay for it as long as you have 6 months worth of chart notes showing that you have taken other steps to try to lose weight before you go for the surgery. I have chosen Dr. Slotman in Cherry Hill, NJ. Wish me Luck! Candice Colkitt Sewell, NJ

Lots of luck to you.... I have my fingers crossed that you'll have a smooth and easy approval. Please keep in touch, if I can help in anyway just drop me a line. Happy thoughts, Kathy