Consult Scheduled

Feb 17, 2010

Well, I have a phone consult scheduled with Dr. Greenbaum this Friday - I have read a lot about him and think that I will like him - hope all goes well.  I emailed Tina at his office all of my information today.  March will be ny 5th month of a supervised weight loss diet.  I can't wait to get this all submitted so I can see that lovely word.... "Approved"  
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New Insurance!

Jan 31, 2010

It's been awhile since I have posted, but I've been busy!  :-)

My husband and I were married on September 11, 2009 - we had a small ceremony at the Calvert Marine Museum in Solomons, MD.  It was lovely.

My Dad wanted us to have a big "party" so we had a reception on November 21, 2009... so I was busy planning those events and then there was Christmas shopping to do.  :-)

I am now covered under Carefirst (BCBS) and they cover the DS!  WoOoOoOoOoHoOoOoOoo!!!!!!!  I have been going to my primary doctor since November for my 6 month diet history... I have done this in the past but not within the last 2 years so I had to start over... almost done.  My 6 month will be April. 

My mom and I are going to Dr. Elariny's seminar on Feb. 16th.  I have heard about his fee you pay out of pocket and I think it is $2,000 but I am not sure - guess we'll find out!

I am so excited about having DS I can barely stand it!  I have wanted and waited for this for soooo long.

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Here we go again.....!

Jun 18, 2009

Kaiser said WLS is covered under my plan... WoOoHoOo! 

I have to get a referral from my PCP to get into the program... I have an appt with him tomorrow.  Then I have to go to an information meeting... then 2 visits with a nutrionist 5-6 weeks apart... another information meeting, then another 2 meetings with the nutrionist... then the "board" (probably full of skinny people) will decide if I can have the surgey.

I have decided that I want to have the Duodenal Switch.  I am not sure if Kaiser covers this... so I am already planning my appeals!  :-)

6/19/09 -

Went and saw my PCP today - they are putting in the referral for me to enter Kaiser's WLS program.  I hope I get approved!
They told me that I have to choose a hospital... I'm so confused!  I really want DS but GW does the VSG which is the first step in the DS... hmmm
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