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Got my 1st date!!!!!!

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nurse from ga

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I am just tickled!! After speaking w/ a fellow nurse (who is going to be banded in just a couple of weeks!) I took her advice and called Dr. Duncan's office and spoke w/ Pam. My hope was she would get the ball rolling just a little faster. Well, much to my surprise she just called me back, told me what my insurance's expectations are & I now have my 1st appointment scheduled for 10/18!! I'd be lying if I said I didn't wish it was in September, but no complaining!! I'm SO happy right now!!! Thank you Jane!!! :thumbup:

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Excellent news!!!!! I am so glad you called me, I got stuck in what seemed like the never ending hurry up and wait line and I am so thankful that I could help you!!!! I am here for anything you need!!

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I know you are Jane & you don't know how much that means to me!! I can't thank you enough for giving me the information about Duncan & Pam! I have been assigned a nurse/case manager by UHC & from the way it sounds, it looks like things will (fingers crossed) go pretty smoothly!! I pray they do. I have my 1st office visit on 10/18. I cant' wait. I'm full of ???'s and I've researched the surgery so much I feel like I could perform it myself. I know you understand what I mean. I wonder how much of an influence my UC & Crohn's is gonna have?? What's your opinion on that from a nursing standpoint?

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I am not completely sure, but I do not think you will have any trouble related to either of those. I am praying for smooth sailing for you. I go for my Pre-op tomorrow!!

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Good for you Jane! I know you are excited!!! Got a ? for you....is it standard for them to do a stress test & a EDG? I know you said you had to do it--just wondering if I will too?

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It seems that insurance has there requirements and then each surgeon has requirements. For me:

Insurance

6 month supervised diet prior to approval

psych eval

Surgeon

EGD

EKG/Stress Test/Pulmunary Function Test

Chest Xray

There may be other requirements depending on your medical conditions, but when you go for that first appointment, they will map it all out for you. After that first appointment, you will feel like you have a plan! I was so confused until that point.

Had my preop yesterday with Dr. Duncan, all went well and I am set for next Friday, 10/8! I am so excited to begin this new journey!

Hang in there girl - it will all come together - I promise!! (((HUGS)))

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Hey Jane....I'm just thrilled for you and can't wait to hear how well you are doing!! That's gonna be one of the things that keeps me going until my big day! By the way, how long are you planning on being out of work?

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