schristmas’s Posts
Post Date 4/18/05 1:17 pm
Topic: RE: OT-NEED PRAYERS PLEASE!

Julie, Having extremely poor eyesight myself, I understand her concern. I too have worn glasses from early childhood. I will say prayers for her and pray she keeps what sight she has. Susan Christmas
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Post Date 4/18/05 9:22 am
Topic: RE: I'm Home!!!!!!!

Wonderful news!!!!!!!!!!!!11 Susan
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Post Date 4/15/05 6:13 pm
Topic: RE: confused and frustrated

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Post Date 4/14/05 9:44 am
Topic: RE: How am I gonna Pay for this

Mike, I have the same BCBS. I am ending up paying 3,700 the week before surgery. I have had a 2nd job for the last 6 months to pay this and its cutting it close. I thought it would be 6800 and would have to wait even longer. Nope. No payment plans. Sorry to say. Too many people dont make the payments that they say they will. Susan
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Post Date 4/9/05 8:31 pm
Topic: RE: how long depression last

Hello Donna. I think after any surgery you can have the "down in the dumps" feeling. I know I did after surgery before. Both times I didnt feel like myself for about 4-5 weeks. Also with this surgery you are in a negative calorie, fat burning mode. For the first few weeks of this state many people feel bad..any type of weight loss that is fast...I know once when I lost 42 pounds in 5 months; the first 2-3 weeks I didnt feel good. Hopefully it will lift soon. Susan
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Post Date 4/9/05 9:51 am
Topic: Does anyone have an idea why.................................

Hello all! I am scheduled for surgery April 25 and trying to prepare myself emotionally and mentally. Does anyone have any idea why some post ops say that the surgery (lap) hurts very much and some say they didnt hurt very much at all? A friend of my said she felt no pain and I read others say it hurt worse than anything they had had in the past. Oh......an another thing. Is the pain from the small incisions or deep in the abdomen....or maybe it's gas pains.....? Susan (lap RNY April 25, 2005)
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Post Date 4/9/05 7:27 am
Topic: RE: Only 9 more days

Im having surgery April 25. I would love to talk to you. Susan Christmas winston-salem area
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Post Date 4/8/05 9:25 am
Topic: RE: ALL MOST 6 MONTHS WOW!!!

Congratulations!! You arer going to feel much better and Im sure keep losing! Susan
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Post Date 4/7/05 5:12 am
Topic: RE: I've got a date

Congratulations!!! I have a date of April 25. I know how excited you must be! Susan
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Post Date 4/7/05 5:08 am
Topic: RE: Dr.Fuzz or Dr Gonzolas Patients

I would recommend Dr A. Fernandez at Wake Forest (Baptist). Feel free to email me personally at christmasmidwife@yahoo.com to discuss this if you wish. Susan
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Post Date 4/6/05 3:21 pm
Topic: RE: Attn Dr. Fuzz Patients!!

So stephanis.............. What are you doing to get ready? Im right behind you on April 25 and Im working on the mental preparation. I am also trying to line up the time off at work and some help from the family for a week. Good luck with everything. I have a new digital camerea and need to figure out how to post pictures and do a profile/journey. Susan
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Post Date 4/6/05 2:53 pm
Topic: RE: Need help finding ins. that covers sm. companies & WLS

About United Healthcare..................My previous policy did not pay for this surgery...that is why I bought BCBS. Susan
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Post Date 4/6/05 2:51 pm
Topic: RE: Need help finding ins. that covers sm. companies & WLS

I love BCBS. They approved me in 2 days. I have medcost too and I understand they can pay if you meet their criteria too. Susan
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Post Date 4/4/05 11:08 am
Topic: I have a date!

I just got a call from Wake Forest and my surgery is scheduled April 25. BCBS approved me in 2 working days!
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Post Date 4/1/05 3:21 pm
Topic: RE: dr. I am considering

I would recommend Dr Fernandez at Baptist in Winston for the RNY. Susan
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Post Date 3/29/05 11:10 am
Topic: Everything is ready to go to the insurance company!!!!

I got a call today. My information is to go to BCBS this week!!!!! Been working on this for months. Hope to have figured out how to download pictures to this site this week too. Susan
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Post Date 3/28/05 3:09 pm
Topic: RE: BCBS no longer is Baptist a preferred provider??!!!???!!!

Thanks for everyone's respnses. If, and I stress if, I can get the surgery before June 1st I will be covered. My out of network deductable is 40% which is high. I will already have a 20% deductable as it is. If anyone knows how to light a fire under Ms. Smoak, please let me know. How can it possibly take over a month to get a consult typed?????? NOW she has made me not like her. Does she really support this surgery????? I have had everething ready except her for 6 weeks!!! Have asked for it to be speeded up but to no avail. Susan
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Post Date 3/24/05 5:42 am
Topic: BCBS no longer is Baptist a preferred provider??!!!???!!!

Help! I need an angel or some support. I am preop. I have everthing ready for the insurance company and yesterday got a letter from my BCBS company and it said they no longer participate with Baptist!! I have been planning this surgery for 2 years and have been working with Dr. Fernandez and Susan since January. I am waiting to hear from Susan today. I am a mess with worry. I cant believe Ive made it this far only to hear this news. I cant think of anything else. I have money saved for the co pay but cant pay the total 24,000 out of pocket. (the pockets are not that deep). Susan
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