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Kenneth W. 21 years, 7 months ago

Hello Cathy, Allow me to introduce myself, Ken Wykoff. I had the surgery in March of this year and have had incredible success with the surgery and the after care. I would like to take a moment to send you information about out online support group and new website. If you would be interested in joining the online support group and attending meetings it would be great to have you join us. http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/WLS-AchieversandMore http://wlsachievers.tripod.com Thanks for the time and have a Happy and Healthy Holiday! Sincerely, Ken Wykoff

TheEmergingButterfly 22 years, 8 months ago

I am so angry!!!! I thought by now I would have had my surgery and would be on my way to being healthier and happier, but that isn't the case at the moment! It is a run around that Blue Cross is doing. It could be too, that BTC in Langhorne, where I hope to have my surgery just opened in Mid September, 2002. I have called my patient counselor, and she is just as frustrated as I am!!! BC/Personal Choice is holding us all ( facility and patients alike) hostage in my book. At this point, my depression is high as well as my anxiety, and I am so despondant right now. My husband is so concerned for my state of mind, that he wrote to Senator Santorum for some assistance. I have gained so much weight in the past few months. I am now up to 286 and I am so afraid that I will not make it to see surgery! What BC is doing now is trying to get in network status for BTC....My question is why now? Why couldn't they do that when they were at the facility on October 8th to give the facility the medicare number they needed??? So far the only patients having surgery at BTC, Langhorne are those with insurance other than Blue Cross. I am getting very discouraged at this point. If anyone has any words of encouragement, please email me personally. I have to believe that I will have surgery soon..when? I don't know... Thanks for letting me vent!

Sweets 22 years, 8 months ago

Hi Cathy, I too am waiting for surgery at BTC. My dr. is Dr. Kaczmarskie...also, I have BC/BS, too. I hopw we soon hear something. Good luck and God bless.

TheEmergingButterfly 22 years, 8 months ago

Well, I am still waiting for a surgery date. BTC cannot do anything until a Medicare number is received from Blue Cross. Blue Cross says a number has been issued, but BTC cannot schedule any Blue Cross patients until they have the Medicare number in hand. Blue Cross was out to BTC October 8, 2002 for an unannouced Quality Assurance survey, and BTC passed with flying colors. From that date we were told it would be from 4-6 weeks for BTC to receive the medicare number. I hope to have some good news within the week. Thanks to all who for your support! Until next time, Gang!

Ron E. 22 years, 9 months ago

Good luck on your coming surgery. My prayers are with you, and hoping for an uneventful surgery, and a speedy, painfree recovery. Keep your focus on healing. Make sure you walk, and keep up your breathing exercise. YOU CAN DO THIS! See you on the other side. PS. If you check out my web page, be sure to sign the guest book there. Thanks.

Rebekah A. 22 years, 9 months ago

Cathy~ I hope you are doing well. If you haven't already you should hear something from BTC soon as they have all their approvals from BCBS. Let me know if you need anything. I was BTC Langhorne's very first patient and would love to answer any questions you may have or just to talk sometime if you need someone to talk to. Please feel free to email me anytime. God bless!

piperkc 22 years, 9 months ago

Hi Cathy "Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, any one can start from now and make a brand new ending." "Don't ask for it to be easy, ask for it to be worth it." Dan Kuschell You are never given a wish without also being given the power to make it true. You may have to work for it, however." - Richard Bach "I have always been delighted at the prospect of a new day, a fresh try, one more start, with perhaps a bit of magic waiting somewhere behind the morning." ~ J.B. Priestly "Each of us has an inner dream that we can unfold if we will just have the courage to admit what it is. And the faith to trust our own admission. The admitting is often very difficult." ~ Julia Cameron "The block of granite which was an obstacle in the pathway of the weak becomes a stepping-stone in the pathway of the strong. That block of granite is often nothing more than a decision." ~ Thomas Carlyle "Being yourself is not remaining what you were, or being satisfied with what you are. It is the point of departure." ~ Sydney Harris "Risk! Risk anything! Care no more for the opinion of others, for those voices. Do the hardest thing on earth for you. Act for yourself. Face the truth." ~ Katherine Mansfield "Too often we are scared. Scared of what we might not be able to do. Scared of what people might think if we tried. We let fears stand in the way of our hopes. We say no when we want to say yes. We sit quietly when we want to scream. And we shout with the others, when we should keep our mouths shut. Why? After all, we do only go around once. There's really no time to be afraid. JUST DO IT." ~ Nike advertising campaign "I am convinced that attitude is the key to success or failure in almost any of life's endeavors. Your attitude - your perspective, your outlook, how you feel about yourself, how you feel about other people - determines your priorities, your actions, your values. Your attitude determines how you interact with other people and how you interact with yourself." ~ Carolyn Warner "Happiness lies for those who cry, those who hurt, those who have searched, and those who tried, for only they can appreciate the importance of people who have touched their lives." ~ Author Unknown "It's never too late to be what you might have been." ~ George Eliot "For every beauty there is an eye somewhere to see it. For every truth there is an ear somewhere to hear it. For every love there is a heart somewhere to receive it." ~ Author Unknown "Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising which tempt you to believe that your critics are right. To map out a course of action and follow it to the end, requires some of the same courage which a soldier needs." ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson A wish changes NOTHING; A decision, changes EVERYTHING "So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will,they soon become inevitable." Christopher Reeves "When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they will not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be scorched, Nor will the flame burn you. For I am the LORD your God, The Holy One of Israel, your Savior." Isaiah 43:2-3 Everyone has beauty but not everyone sees it. "If you don't design your own life plan, chances are you'll fall into someone else's plan. And guess what they may have planned for you? Not much." ~ Jim Rohn May you always have an Angel by your side. Watching out for you in all the things you do. Reminding you to keep believing in brighter days. Have a safe journey to the other side and a speedy recovery Angela in Canada 406lbs BMI 63.6 -73lbs Dr Michael Grace Open RNY Life began May 16, 2002 I have heard your prayer, I have seen your tears. Surely..I will heal you." 2 Kings 20:5

Karen N. 22 years, 9 months ago

Best wishes and extra prayers for smooth surgery and recovery. A positive mental attitude is your best preparation! You'll do great with this life-saving tool!

TheEmergingButterfly 22 years, 9 months ago

I find out NOW, that the date of October 30th isn't my surgery date. :( I am waiting for BTC to receive a Medicare number from Blue Cross before I receive a date. Thank you to all who have signed my card so far...It is very appreciated. As soon as I get the "official" date, I will let you know. The wait is very difficult for me, but having your support does help!

Jennifer S. 22 years, 10 months ago

Hi WLS sister! We have one month to go! Good luck to you on your journey. I'll be thinking about you on the 30th! Good luck to both of us!