Raelene C.
03/26/07
Mar 25, 2007
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THE BEGINNING DECISION...
Jan 27, 2007
And the travel time to all appt's is up in saranac lake !!
# 2 I called my insurance company and they don't cover Afirondack surgical Associates. (MVP Insurance)..
So, I've decided on Rny for at Albany for several reasons.
#1 it's reversible (god forbid something happens)
# 2 I just went back to my job: I left there after 5 1/2 years of service this summer for "greener pastures" and discovered I'd made a huge mistake and returned after being gone for 5 months but lost all my time and I am starting off as a new employee on probation & no time to use for Dr's appt, travel, etc.. Any time I take off has to be made up that week or I can get written up- it's hard to make up more then 4 hours because they have to have someone basically "babysit" me after hours and supervisors hate that...I get no vacation time, sick time or personal time until june 1st. ( this stinks because I was there for almost 6 years and now I have no seniority etc...!)
#3 I know rny is successful and people have had great success stories and others have gained weight and had major complications but If for some reason down the road things don't work out, and I gain etc at least the option is there for a revision.
SO, I am filling out my Paperwork for albany med and I will call MVP monday for my group & provider numbers (i just got insurance this week) and fax them in. I see my PCP for a full physical thursday incl blood work etc & hopefully he's on board and get a referral. Albany med says once they receive my completed paper work in I have to wait to hear back from them and they will call me for an initial information session which is one of several mandatory sessions.They also mention in there paper work something about paying 100.00 for mandatory "educational sessions" which are not covered by insurance, I just hope that it's 100.00 for all sessions not each or I cannot afford to go!!
I am also attending my first support group sunday night in Gloversville..I feel I am on my way.. Nervous, anxious, & just want to get this started.
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3/31/07
Well, here I am with more news... I have decided to have RNY at ELLIS HOSPITAL... (SCH'DY NY) because my insurance suggested it and Its so much closer to home!! I've been to the seminar,
and on my own (before my 1st consult!) have already had a letter of necessity written by my wonderful PCP who is AWESOME & very supportive!! and a full physical, incl EKG at his office and a full gyno visit and mammogram! I have my 1st consult with Dr clark ( I chose him because my Dr's asst had him )and loved him and said he is awesome!! So, thats where I am today my 1st consult is scheduled next week and I cannot wait!! I'll post mre soon !! Thank you all !! rae
