Demo402 wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
postponed.... - While en route to overnight stay near hospital, received phone call to inform me that surgery (scheduled tomorrow) was canceled.  Dr. was not going to be available and they were un...

Demo402 wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Pre-op diet week #2 - Still going good...looking forward to a slimmer me; goal weight (for me) before getting on surgical table is below 400#;  Weigh in today is 397#.  Surgery is in 5 days.

Demo402 wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
To a new me... - I had plans of eating  "last supper" (tacos, pizza or a banana split)......., but didn't.  Finally getting my thoughts together that this is about making significant changes for a ...

Demo402 wrote a blog post 13 years, 7 months ago
Finalizing pre-ops - Yesterday completed blood work, EKG and chest x-ray; still  need to schedule esphogram.  Today I met with Dr. Vitello, reviewed surgery procedure, discussed risks/possible complica...

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Demo402 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
A no-no..... - Today I saw my Nutritionist, informed her of impending surgery date; my monthly goal was to lose 4#'s.  I really was  disappointed as I had a weight gain of 10#'s since last month....

Demo402 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
A date is set.... - Received call from Hospital/Surgeon's office,  my surgery date is August 11, 2010.  My appointment with Dr. Vitello was changed to July 23, as he likes to see his patients a couple...

Demo402 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Now the ball is rolling..... - Yeahhh!!.....finally received my letter of approval.........So what's next?   As instructed, called Hospital/Surgeon's office and notified them of the approval.  Now I have to wait...

Demo402 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Waiting....Thank You Lord for being in my life. - Still nothing......soooooo....I called the insurance company to check on the status of my pending surgery; guess what...they had nothing from the Doctor.  The last referral/informa...

Demo402 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
Aaaargh......drama!!!!! - Still waiting for approval from insurance company..........Informed that surgeon sent letter to PCP indicating surgery;  PCP to submit to insurance.  I called PCP office, the Nurse...

Demo402 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
News..... - Received call from Surgeons' office with tentative surgery date, still awaiting insurance approval. 

Demo402 selected a surgeon: Joseph M. Vitello M.D.. 13 years, 8 months ago
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Demo402 set a surgery date: Aug 11, 2010. 13 years, 8 months ago
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Demo402 wrote a blog post 13 years, 8 months ago
News..... - I received call from Surgeons' office with tentative date of surgery; still awaiting insurance approval.
About Me
58.3
BMI
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Surgery
08/16/2010
Surgery Date
Apr 13, 2010
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