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Janelle White 20 years, 9 months ago

Shelly,I just wanted to wish you the best of Luck threw your awesome journey!! Keep your head up and don't worry everything will work out just fine. (((BIG HUGZ))) to you! Janelle

Diane Kay 20 years, 9 months ago

Hi Shelly. What kind of surgery are you having? I have also met with surgeon, my primary physician, and psychologist. Monday I see my dietician. Hope all goes well so I can turn everything into my ins. company.

scharlier 20 years, 9 months ago

July 29, 2005: Can you believe that the insurance company responded within 2 hours and stated I needed more nutritional visits and blood work completed and submitted to TriCare before the approval can proceed. I never knew an insurance company to respond that fast to anything, good or bad. So it is off to my proimary doctor Monday for more info gathering.

scharlier 20 years, 9 months ago

July 28, 2005: I had one heck of a busy day planned. First I drive 3 hours in beltway traffic for this. I visit with Jennifer, dietician, and we discuss the surgery I wish to have. I am told to begin finding protein drinks that I will tolerate, because I will need at least 80 gm. per day. Then I meet with the physician's assistant and get my pre-op physical and blessing to proceed with insurance submission. I am so excited I really could scream. I never thought that I really could find a way to help me lose the weight I have been carrying for so many years! My third appointment of the day is the psychological clearance. I am deemed psychologically "normal" and am cleared for surgery from the mental aspect of the process! Life is good!!

scharlier 20 years, 9 months ago

July 12, 2005: I attended Dr. Elariny's forum and was amazed at the amount of information given to everyone. I went into the forum thinking 1 type of surgery was right for me but boy was I wrong. I have to choose out of 9 types and tell convince the surgeon why that is the best for me. So, I dive into the overwhelming world of bariatric surgery and soon realize I am scared out my mind!