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(deactivated member)
on 11/9/08 5:17 pm - Dumfries, VA

Hello Everyone,

Im just beginning the process for the RY surgery. I have KP insurance and its a 6 month process to get approved for the surgery.

I have so many mixed emotions about the sugery, but I konw it is the right choice. Has anyone else here used KP. How long after final approval does it take to actually have the surgery. hat doctor did you use?

Tam
on 11/9/08 5:52 pm - Richmond, VA

RNY on 04/25/05

Good AM. I will be no help on the insurance front but I wanted to welcome you and wish you luck. We are here if you need us. I used Dr. Hutcher here in Richmond...totally awesome and the most wonderful man I can think of for surgery. Your day will be here before you know it.

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy. happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good! there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it!

open RNY 04-25-2005

Life could not get any better than this!

(deactivated member)
on 11/9/08 7:29 pm - Dumfries, VA

Good Am to you also. You lost 260 ilbs. WOW!! that is great and you look great. Did you have alot of loose skin? If so what did you do to tighten it up?

Tam
on 11/9/08 10:17 pm - Richmond, VA

RNY on 04/25/05

Thanks! Yep...I am gaining some back now with being preggers but I am confidant that I can lose it all once I give birth. I think we all have lose skin. It is just a matter of how we chose to deal with it. I am OK with most if it since I can cover it. I am not happy with my tummy because it causes bad rashes and my thighs make my knees hurt from previous injuries...but working out and using a good toning lotion (I have a special kind that I use and it has heloped tremendously) really works. Wear your lose skin as a badge of honor...until you can have plastics if that is what you want! It really isn't that bad!

Tammy C

down 260+ pounds and loving life more than ever!!!
proud mom to Kara 12-08-1994 and our newest addition Claire Makenna born 03-26-09 weighing 6 lbs 13 ounces and 19.25 inches long and very healthy. happily dating...i honestly never knew it could be this good! there is that special Guy for everyone out there...either you already have him or you will find him when He is ready for it!

open RNY 04-25-2005

Life could not get any better than this!

Harrisons2
on 11/9/08 10:47 pm - Sterling, VA

RNY on 09/05/08 with

Good luck with the process. I can't really help with the insurance question, but I used Dr. Amir Moazzez at Fair Oaks Hospital and he was wonderful. I would suggest finding an informational seminar to attend and then scheduling a consult with the surgeon. My surgeon's office was able to deal with the insurance company directly for me and they will be able to give you a timeline better then anyone else. I left my consult with my surgery scheduled for two months later, so it can go pretty quickly.

Having mixed emotions is perfectly normal. My emotions changed hourly at some points pre-op, but now, its the best thing I ever did for myself.

We are all here if you need anything or have more questions!

Amanda

Lauren B
on 11/10/08 1:26 am - VA

RNY on 12/10/07

I just wanted to say WELCOME. I don't have KP insurance, but am wishing you the best along your journey. :)

369/175/136
Highest Weight/Goal/Current Weight
233lbs LOST!!
Maintenance going strong!

SweetLuvableAngel
on 11/10/08 2:58 am

RNY on 01/26/09

No idea about the insurance but good luck with the beginning of your journey!

Jamie
Starting wt./surgery wt/current/goal
251/239/105/130
I gained 10 lbs.! Wooohooo!

Brooke O.
on 11/10/08 4:25 am - Petersburg, VA

RNY on 06/02/08

Welcome to the VA boards. Not sure about insurance but you have come to the right place for support. Congrats on making this choice!

Mom to Alex age 9
Wife to Sean married 5/29/99

And one bean on the way. EDD 6/22/11

Penny Denny
on 11/10/08 5:19 am - Collinsville, VA

RNY on 04/28/08

No idea on the insurance, but wanted to say welcome. Please ask any questions you may have.

Take care, Penny

283/274/162
highest/surgery/current

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