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Got a call from Dr. Warnocks office
Jul 06, 2007
7/6/07
I received a letter from BCBS on Friday,6/29. It stated that they needed more information. I then received a call from Johnnie at Dr. Warnock's office on Thurs.,7/5. She stated that one of the requirements for surgery was that I needed a psyc eval. The deadline for them to resubmit everything to the insurance is Aug.9. I still might have to do the 6 mo supervised diet because my diet with my PCP was not 6 mo in a row.
I received a letter from BCBS on Friday,6/29. It stated that they needed more information. I then received a call from Johnnie at Dr. Warnock's office on Thurs.,7/5. She stated that one of the requirements for surgery was that I needed a psyc eval. The deadline for them to resubmit everything to the insurance is Aug.9. I still might have to do the 6 mo supervised diet because my diet with my PCP was not 6 mo in a row.
Sad news..........
Jun 27, 2007
You will forever be in my heart. - June 26, 2007
6-27-07
I have some sad news........my sweet Niki has passed away. I adopted her about 9 months ago and was mislead on her age and condition. They told me she was 4 yrs old and had a heart murmer, but really she was around 8 yrs old and had a heart condition with fluid build up around her heart and had missing teeth. She had an enlarged heart that was pushing down on her other organs which caused her breathing to be shallow. We made the best of it and she was happy. Whoever had her before didn't take very good care of her and her teeth were in bad shape,but I was not able to get them cleaned until last Friday 6-22-07. I took her in for a cleaning and by Sunday. 6-24-07 I woke up to her throwing up blood. I took her in the next day and they told me it was her allergies! I new better and asked them how could it be allergies when she was throwing up blood. They didn't do any testing or anything else on her and later that night the same thing happening without the blood, but coughing. You could hear the fluid when she coughed and now I know it was the blood. The next day at lunch my husband and I came home for lunch and she was lathargic and didn't even have the strength to go to the bathroom. She threw up twice and it looked like dry blood. We rushed her in and she died that night 6-26-07. I am so sad. I found myself eating. I ate 4 doughnuts and my husband and I went to TX Roadhouse and I ate 5 rolls and a hamburger. I know i'm eating because my emotions are going crazy and I feel like food is my comfort.
Still waiting.......
Jun 13, 2007
6/13/07
I'm on day 4 of my 10-day diet. At first I was so hungry, but everyday it seems to get easier. I have been walking at least 30 minutes a day. I notice that I have more energy than before. I think it's because i'm not eating all those carbs. I had a nightmare lastnight that I was eating regular food and then after the fact realized what I had done. My husband was in the dream and I got upset because he allowed me to eat. But, then even though I had just griped at him for allowing me to eat, I ordered a big piece of chocolate cake. I was happy once I woke up this morning when I realized it was just a dream.
I called Dr. Warnocks office and they said they had received my medical records from 2 of my doctors. They are still waiting on Dr. Glover's office to fax them. Then they can submit to the insurance. I'm a little frustrated because I keep calling Dr. Glover's office and they keep telling me they will send them, and they don't.
I'm on day 4 of my 10-day diet. At first I was so hungry, but everyday it seems to get easier. I have been walking at least 30 minutes a day. I notice that I have more energy than before. I think it's because i'm not eating all those carbs. I had a nightmare lastnight that I was eating regular food and then after the fact realized what I had done. My husband was in the dream and I got upset because he allowed me to eat. But, then even though I had just griped at him for allowing me to eat, I ordered a big piece of chocolate cake. I was happy once I woke up this morning when I realized it was just a dream.
I called Dr. Warnocks office and they said they had received my medical records from 2 of my doctors. They are still waiting on Dr. Glover's office to fax them. Then they can submit to the insurance. I'm a little frustrated because I keep calling Dr. Glover's office and they keep telling me they will send them, and they don't.
My Consultation Appointment
Jun 09, 2007
6/8/07
Well, I went to my first appointment with Dr. Warnock. My mom went with me and we had to wait for a couple of hours, but it really didn't bother me. I knew it would be worth it in the long run and it was. He explained everything and let me know that it was medically necessary for this surgery. I then spoke with Debbie and she went over the insurance requirements. To my understanding I don't have to do a psyc eval or anything like that. Before I went to the doctor I contacted all my doctors office's and asked them to fax my medical records to his office. But they hadn't recieved them yet. Debbie told me all they are waiting on is for all my medical records to come in to submit it to the insurance. Luckily I was told my ins only required them to do it over the phone and get an approval. She said I could be having the surgery as early as June or July.
Dr. Warnock told me I needed to lose 18 lbs. before surgery. He put me on a 10-day diet that only consist of water, Crystal Light, sugar-free jello/popsicles and protein bars. I know it's going to be hard, but I know I can do it.
My mom and I went to my favorite chinese resturant on our way back home and ate good food for the last time. This might sound crazy, but I kind of got emotional. I felt like I was saying my good-bye's to food. I know I will never be able to eat like that again.
I will offically start my diet on Sunday, 6/10/07. Please pray for me.
Well, I went to my first appointment with Dr. Warnock. My mom went with me and we had to wait for a couple of hours, but it really didn't bother me. I knew it would be worth it in the long run and it was. He explained everything and let me know that it was medically necessary for this surgery. I then spoke with Debbie and she went over the insurance requirements. To my understanding I don't have to do a psyc eval or anything like that. Before I went to the doctor I contacted all my doctors office's and asked them to fax my medical records to his office. But they hadn't recieved them yet. Debbie told me all they are waiting on is for all my medical records to come in to submit it to the insurance. Luckily I was told my ins only required them to do it over the phone and get an approval. She said I could be having the surgery as early as June or July.
Dr. Warnock told me I needed to lose 18 lbs. before surgery. He put me on a 10-day diet that only consist of water, Crystal Light, sugar-free jello/popsicles and protein bars. I know it's going to be hard, but I know I can do it.
My mom and I went to my favorite chinese resturant on our way back home and ate good food for the last time. This might sound crazy, but I kind of got emotional. I felt like I was saying my good-bye's to food. I know I will never be able to eat like that again.
I will offically start my diet on Sunday, 6/10/07. Please pray for me.
5-30-07
May 30, 2007
I am sooo happy....I got a call from Johnnie from Dr. Warnocks office and she told me they recieved my paperwork. She also called the insurance and they stated they would approve the surgery. Yay! I kind of don't believe it unless I hear it with my own ears because in our insurance benefit book there is an exclusion on weight loss surgery. Unless it is in their sole discretion medically necessary they will not pay for it. I hope it's really true. I won't believe it until I see the approval letter with my own eyes.
I have an appt with the doctor on 6-8-07. I am so excited. but I know I shouldn't get my hopes up. I know if it's meant to be it will happen. What ever is in GOD's plan for me is what will happen.
I have an appt with the doctor on 6-8-07. I am so excited. but I know I shouldn't get my hopes up. I know if it's meant to be it will happen. What ever is in GOD's plan for me is what will happen.
About Me
MIDLAND, TX
Location
38.0
BMI
Surgery
08/09/2007
Surgery Date
May 26, 2007
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