I finally got a date

Nov 24, 2010

Over the last three years, I have been trying to get approved to have Gastric Surgery, no matter how many doctor's I went to, or have. The State of WV kept saying NO

But, that is over and I found Dr. Akkary again and he will be doing my Lap Band, since I must pay for it my self.  My Wife and i are finally happy that there are no more long trips to go on, or hotels to stay at seeing if diffrent doctors could help me.  But, I knew that I would come back to Dr. Akkary after he left WVU.

He is at a great local hospital and is so caring about people. I have never in my life saw a doctor like him.  He has really worked hard with me, and for me. along with a lot of other people.

I am happy that I finally got a date for surgery which is December 6, 2010. :) 
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Information Submitted

Oct 27, 2010

Mary, called me today from Dr. Shin's office and told me that they are submitting my information to the insurance. That it should take about three weeks, to hear something back from them.  I am really hoping that they will allow me to have this surgery, for three year's I have been at it, trying to find the help that I need.

It's in Our Lords hands now, I pray that it will happen.

 
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What a great Doctor

Oct 03, 2010

I went to see Dr. Shin in Charleston WV.  I really like him and his staff, they are a great bunch of people down there.  Having to travel 3 hours one way, to see him but it is well worth it.  I want to thank the few people that told me about him,  I have started a weight loss diet with him and it's going well, only my 4 days in to it, and I have cheated twice, but I must remain on track.  I have lost several pounds since my last update on my weight, and feel wonderful about it.

I know it's going to be a long and hard road toward where I will get too, but I am able to do, I will do it, and I am doing it.

Thank you,

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Here we go again.

Sep 27, 2010

Well, my wonderful Doctor at WVU has left the hopital after I got all my things done, and have been waiting for over two years for this.  They sent a first letter, and I was denied by the State of WV, saying that he was medically needed.  Now I am back after a year long wait to see what was going on, after WVU releasted serveral panetns information, then covered it up, I believe it was one of the higher ups at WVU, and no wonder they said they couldn't find the person that did it....but wait don't you have to log on to those computers at WVU...oppppsss..

Any ways, I am here in Charleston tonight, (Sept 27, 2010) going to see Dr. Shin at 8:30 AM, then head back home, with the new I hope it will be good news that he can help me, if not then I am done, I give up the fight to have surgery, and must find it in my self to do it, for me and to live longer.

Until tomorrow, night, or Wednesday, that is all for now.
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Back, and Hoping

Mar 19, 2010

I have not been on since last year, when the State of WV denied me for the surgery.  But, I am back hoping that they will send the information down once again, after they get the Cert from the State or the Federal Goverment, which ever they are waiting for.

I did give up, and just allowed life to take control of me.  It's been a long hard road over the winter, and I really need to just kick my self in the butt, and do what is right, and start learning to take better care of my self.

I will do and be okay, just hoping that this year, I can get the surgery done.

Rob

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IT IS A NO GO

Aug 31, 2009

THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA SAID THAT THERE IS NOT A MEDICAL NESS FOR ME TO HAVE THE SURGERY, I AM DONE, I HAVE DONE THIS OVER TWO YEARS.......I GIVE UP...I HAVE NO WHERE TO TURN................
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Well, as of

Aug 30, 2009

Friday Aug 28 the insurance company still has not approved me for surgery.  I know with all the red tape from the state, of West Virginia I have been told, that if they have not approved it by now that then are not going to the 1st time.  So, we shall see maybe somthing good with happen with the week company. I just keep hoping. I will be moving at the end of October to Quckertown PA out side of Philly, so I would like to have my surgery done by then, by the doctor that I have here, he's a great person and doctor, I don't want anyone else to do it.

Well, anyways Hope you all have a good week.


Rob
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Insurance is

Aug 25, 2009

reviewing my case today, they should know by Friday if I am approved or not. :) I really hope that the insurance company will approve me.
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Insurance. :(

Aug 21, 2009

Well, it's going to take a while longer, the insurance company said they never received anything from my doctor...so everything had to be faxed again today...so now it's going to take about another 10 Business Days from Monday, this is just so very true about the state of WV and how they do things.
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Still waiting

Aug 19, 2009

I am still waiting to see if the State of WV will approve my surgery, as of today...they have not.  The wait is killing me, and I really hope they approve me.
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