Just got back

Hey Kids, I just got back from seeing Elina (LOVE HER!) Anyhoo... we chatted and we covered all bases! Then.... we went and talked to Lois who is submitting my claim to Aetna for approval tomorrow...... Possible date for me once approval is received in...... (DRUMROLL, PLEASE) 12/27/2004 AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!! I have to lose more weight but I can do it.... All of your prayers worked so far..... hoping you can squeeze one more in for me.... My Birthday is 12/25... what a great gift this would be!!!! Thanks guys, Hugs, Beckie

Hi Beckie!!!! I KNEW it might happen for you!!! I also loved Elina - she really helped me out a lot. I know there are people on this board who have had a different experience, but I think once she went thru her learning curve, she's done a lot better. And a Christmas Baby! Ho ho ho!!!!! Keep us posted when you get your approval. Lois submitted my claim to Aetna on a Monday, and I knew by Friday. But in Aetna's defense, they said they hadn't received the paperwor****il Wednesday from Lois. ;) 'nuff said. Good luck!!!! Tammy

Hi, Beckie! Assuming you get your approval, we're going to be WLS twins -- my date is 12/27 too! Just think...in less than 3 wks. we'll be walking laps together. Hugs, Debby

Race ya Debby! LOL! At least we can chat when we have no visitors! (Providing I get in) Tammy......... Ho ho ho to you too!! LOL! Been a christmas baby since '77.... I am used to it now. HAHA!

So I'll get to visit you both while you are in the hospital!!! That's AWESOME.

Alright Beckie.. Happy Birthday and Merry Christmas all wrapped into one wonderful gift. Great news. Congratulations!!! Maggie

Congratulations! What a great gift that would be for you. I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Phyllis

Hi Beckie I will send many prayers and good thoughts your way.....we have a lot in common.....I was born december 25 many many years ago. I am my Moms Christmas "angel" your Birthday buddy angel

Happy Birthday to us!!!! Woohoo!!!! My last name is Newell (too close to Noel) and all of the nurses in the hospital wanted my Mom to name me things like Mary, Noel, Holly, and even Christmas and call me Chris (HAHA Christmas Snow like on three's company). Thank goodness she didnt!!!!!

Hi Rebecca, I saw Elina on Dec. 3rd and I also thought she was great. My file was up to par except for the pathology report from my endoscopy then they got that the next day but the receptionist told me that I had to lose the 7 lbs before they would submit to the Insurance or give me a date. I am going up tomorrow to weigh in and I'll ask to talk to Lois. Congratulations and Best of Luck. Maybe I'll be lucky enough to go in with you and Deb. Cindy