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Elaine H.
on 6/20/12 2:53 pm
Topic: RE: Lookign for Friends ( Fort Myers area)
Dr Shieh has a God given talent in his hands. We have support meetings on the 3rd Wed of the month at 5:30pm
at his office on Diamond Court. Surgical Healing Arts.com is his website. Love to meet you at the meeting in July. Tonite was our June meeting.
          VSG 3/21/11    HW 322  SW  298  CW  200 GW  175  5'7"    age 65                                                                           
Elaine H.
on 6/20/12 2:45 pm
Topic: RE: Self Pay for VSG
Are you going to fly back to SC for post op for the rest of your life and what about support group? AAfter
          VSG 3/21/11    HW 322  SW  298  CW  200 GW  175  5'7"    age 65                                                                           
Elaine H.
on 6/20/12 2:40 pm
Topic: RE: Anyone in the Lower Keys area?
Key West my favorite place in the world. I live in Ft Myers fl. Wish I was in Key West, will be coming for a trip soon. Good luck to you.
          VSG 3/21/11    HW 322  SW  298  CW  200 GW  175  5'7"    age 65                                                                           
Caigralin
on 6/20/12 7:02 am
Topic: RE: Putting together info for insurance!!! (TRICARE)
 An approval in 1 day!  Try not to worry!
elizasgone
on 6/19/12 3:46 am - St Cloud, FL
VSG on 06/28/12
Topic: RE: Orlando area
I am being done on the 29th in Orlando if anyone wants to talk.
Caigralin
on 6/18/12 3:45 pm
Topic: RE: Putting together info for insurance!!! (TRICARE)
 I am currently waiting for my Tricare approval.  According to my physician's office staff, Tricare is one of the easiest and fastest!  They mentioned that as long as your psych eval comes back approved and you meet the criteria, it should not be a problem.  I didn't have to provide any additional history.  I think if your referral to the surgeon is approved, they know you meet the criteria.  
As a dependent of AD military for the last 22 years, I know this goes against everything we are use to when dealing with Tricare!  I would not worry about anything until you meet with you doctor....their staff knows exactly what to do.  Best of luck! 
29jmac88
on 6/18/12 12:38 pm - FL
Topic: RE: Dr. Hoddinott in Ocala FL??
I have a consult scheduled with Dr. Hoddinot on August 3, 2012.  I am very excited to hear what he has to say.  I am also very excited to get this ball rolling.  Any information that you all have, I would love to hear it! 
pinkfrogs2
on 6/18/12 12:08 am
VSG on 07/27/12 with
stinkysunshine
on 6/16/12 9:55 am - FL
Topic: Putting together info for insurance!!! (TRICARE)
 Howdy!  I've just begun this journey, so I'm here trying to get some advice about the process.  I'm scheduled for my first appointment in a couple weeks.  My PCM is already putting together all my records and is also writing a personal letter of recomendation to Tricare since they are notorious for denying first time around.  I'm currently 5 foot 1 inches, and I weigh 210lbs.  I have high blood pressure, asthmas, acid reflux and stress incontinence.  I'm praying that everything goes through without a hitch!  Does anyone have any advice in dealing with Tricare South? (hubby is active duty)

Thanks ahead of time for your help!
JustinsMama
on 6/12/12 9:16 am - NC
Topic: RE: Dr. Jaward
 I'm currently trying to get in to see Dr. Jawad.  I had my band put in in NC and now live in the Celebration area.  I'm having issues with my band but his new patient coordinator told me he does NOT do follow up care with other doctor's bands.  She told me he'll remove the band or do a conversion but I first need to get an upper GI and have that submitted to him before he decides if he'll see me or not...so I guess that's my next step.

If I can't get in to see him, I'm hoping to find another bariatric doc in the Orlando area that will see me... :(


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