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Goals

Wear my wedding ring again!

28 People
 in progress, 
75 People
 achieved this

be in the picture, not behind the camera.

12 People
 in progress, 
8 People
 achieved this

Obtain Insurance Approval for VSG

0 People
 in progress, 
2 People
 achieved this

weigh under 200 lbs!

703 People
 in progress, 
519 People
 achieved this

Have a visible collar bone

45 People
 in progress, 
52 People
 achieved this
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Surgeon Testimonial

Christopher Hart, M.D.
I imagine that the previous posts regarding the office staff, were rather long ago. There must have been a large shift in staff, or in how they deal with patients. The office staff here has been wonderful to say the least. LaTonya, Dr.Hart's nurse coordinator is amazing. She has seen me a few times without an appointment. Just to answer a question or to allow me to drop off paperwork. She has been on top of exactly what I will need to for the insurance company, and she has been nothing but helpful.

The people running the office are a delight to deal with. Everybody is personable and polite to say the least.

Finally Dr.Hart gave an incredibly informative, yet light informational seminar. He is very laid back and honest with his answers to the questions that have been thrown his way.

When I saw him in the office he was personable and professional. I am looking forward to having my surgery and I have no doubt in my mind that Dr.Hart is the surgeon for me!
Latest Surgery Support Comments

  • Comment by Larry Tipton on 8/11/10 7:30 am
    Welcome to the losers bench Michelle... The next couple of years are going to be a WONDERFUL ride. Believe me, I've been there. Look me up. http://www.youtube.c om/ourdoover2
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CIGNA tortured me, BUT I am finally APPROVED!
posted on 7/16/10 3:14 pm
I have FINALLY been approved! I have NO idea what my date will be. My paperwork was handed into the surgeon's office  June 1. The woman in charge there, held onto it till the 10th or so (part of it had to do with a website I needed to fill out). So, from June 10-July 16 I have been in limbo! I had been in denial pending more information from the surgeon. CIGNA was splitting hairs over the way ONE paper was being received. They wanted the procedure codes on the same page as the surgical evaluation and an electronic signature from the doctor was unacceptable. Back and forth it went. My case manager was apologizing left and right. Today I had had enough and requested that the surgeon's nurse coordinator request a peer review. Less than four hours after she went ahead and requested the peer review for Monday, I was approved! It is amazing how some people are willing to split hairs, and almost seem to thrive on driving requests into the ground.

But, never mind them. I have been approved and MIchelle is getting a sleeve baby! 


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