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Username: Blsmbry
Location: Orlando, FL, USA
Member Since: 10/4/2008
BMI: 49.3
Hoping to have surgery
Surgeon: Muhammad A. Jawad, M.D.

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Muhammad A. Jawad, M.D.
When I called the office on Wednesday Oct. 15 the receptionist was so nice and answered all my questions and schedule me n appointment right away. My appointment was schedule for this Oct. 28, 2008. I'll be traveling from Orlando, Fl if all goes well with the funds!

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Comment by Blsmbry on 10/21/08 12:49 pm

Hello, OH Family My PCP is referring me to take a sleep apnea test and he's sending me to an neurolodgist for more testing. After, my frustration with my PCP visit. I decided to use that frustration as a positive tool and use it for my benefit. In doing so, I came across www.jawadmd.com. In research, I found out he has numerous positive reviews with his work in WLS. My first intial time calling the office I was impress with my questions being answered, unlike my PCP he was at a complete lost that made me feel uncomfortable. After, going to my PCP I felt like my motivation was not as strong as it would have been before I went to visit w/ my PCP. In my heart I knew I could not allow that stone to trip me up and get me unfocused on what could be the best decision I have ever had to make concerning my weight. Then, I schedule an consultation appt. for Oct. 28. I am so excited!

Comment by Blsmbry on 10/14/08 7:18 am

Hello Everyone, I'm just starting out. I have my first pcp appt. this Wednesday to determined if i'm medically nesscessary to have the surgery. Any suggestions? All comments and suggestions are welcomed. Any loop holes dealing with Atena? Thanx!

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I apologize to all who was effected by my absence. Not like it's a BIG deal, but I think it is awesome , to feel so apart of something where you feel as though it may need an explanation of your absence. Hope everyone is well! Thanx!

Yes We Can & Yes We Will! Yes we did it! Speechless a moment of silence to reflect on the ones who made the way for us !

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1st PCP appt. to obtain a letter of medically necessity to have
on October 16, 2008 3:27 pm

Hello Guys,

My PCP appointment with my doctor turned up to be a blank trip. I'm so frustrated about my visit this pass Wednesday Oct. 15. During my visit I presented my PCP with Atena's clinical bulletin 0157 which tells you about the requirements one must go through and meet in order to be approved for WLS. He looked me in my eye and said that he didn't understand what Aetna was asking him. He told me that I should look into more than one weightloss surgeon. I explained to him that I needed a letter of medical neccessity and he basically told me to find out more information and get back with him and if there;s anything that he could do he would do it then. what kinda of crap is that? I was so disappointed. I was looking forward to walk out of there with a medical letter of necessity the same day. Have anyone gone or is going through anything like this? If so, I could use some help and encouraging words.

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October 2008

My Story

Hello OH,

I'm Tamara and I'm 30 years young! I'm a newly wed less than 5 years, no children in the home. My husband has a 15 year old son from a previous marriage. I work in hospitality and tourism. I have always been on the heavy side every since I can remember. My weight started to pile on me after I was molested. Therefore, my weight has been my security blanket for many years. Sometimes, I wonder how life would be without that security blanket. Then there are times when I imagine what it'll be like to be free from bondage. It's so awesome to visualize yourself in a freedom state from all childhood crisis to know that you don't have to hide up under a blanket any more is an awesome visualization!

I enjoy listening to all types of music, going to the movies, although my last movie outting was 2/2006 - concerts, and being a home body! Almost everything I do I do in my home. When family and friends come over it's always to my place, cook-outs are held at my lil dam place, and DVD movies are watched at my place. It's not like I have a lot of people coming over, It's just that whenever we, me, or freinds decided to have a gathering, they're always held at my place (@ my request) because I feel to dam embrass to go out because of my weight. Maybe not as much as embrassment , but always in a state of am I comfortable any where else besides my home! NO, I don't think so.

There are times I have no choice but to go out and that's for work, paying bills, and shopping for the house. Any other time I do not go out. Not having a car, helps it either. I live in a tourist city and there is always something to do and some place to go. I couldn't figure out why wasn't I taking advantage of the different activities to do- being a country girl and being from a small town. Fear! Fear of becoming sleeping before the event is over, fearful of how people will look at me according to what I'm wearing, fear of walking and becoming tired quickly.

I have tried about many diets that have failed me and a host of vitamins and supplements that has failed me as well. My diet choices was L.A. weight lost and Atkins and the list goes on. Although, I lost about 30-45 pounds between both of them. I later regain twice as much weight as I lost. now I'm a whopping 289 pounds on a 5'4 ft body frame. I've decided to look at the bigger picture. The bigger picture being my health. My doctor told me one day that he gurantee me in 5 years I will develope a lot of medical problems if I continue with an unhealthy life stlye by being african american, obese and a smoker. It took nearly 2 years for that information to digest. Within that 2 year period I have stopped smoking cigarettes. I have notice a big difference in my breathing. October 6 will be my 90 day anniversary and I'm going to celebrate my 3 month success!
I have made small changes to prepare my mind and body hopefully, for the upcoming event (WLS). I don't see why wouldn't I be approved for WLS.
I'm excited just to think about all the benefits that are associated with WLS. I haven't told anyone besides my husband about my plans. I want to become more knowledgable about my options including WLS being one of them. Getting information about WLS and watching youtube blogs have helped me out a lot with how to prepare myself for the pros and cons.
Thanx for reading. I'm open for most ideas, suggestions and all comments!