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Hi everyone ! I have lost 53 lbs since March 2008. Been a real struggle but I am Hanging in there. I wanted to let everyone know that I am now selling Avon and I LOVE it ! Feel free to check out my web page at www.youravon.com/MelissaVelasquez.com Also if you register on my site and place an order you can use the direct shipping code " REPFLYER" and get free shipping . Thanks so much for your support and I love to read all of your post everyday, It gives me the will power to keep battling my personal struggle with my weight. Thanks again, Melissa:thumbup:

MEN ARE AFRAID OF THE DOCTOR. As many doctor's visits and test that are required before surgery will scare a man to death. Melissa

The paperwork was sent in on 11/19/07 and I got the approval letter in the mail on 12/6/07. My surgery has NOT been scheduled yet ... I only have 1 more thing to do before I can be scheduled ... an EGD scope scheduled for tomorrow @ 7AM My doctor likes to do one 2 wks prior to the actual surgery so I figure I will have the surgey real soon......maybe I will find out tomorrow

The paperwork was sent in on 11/19/07 and I got the approval letter in the mail on 12/6/07. :clap2: My surgery has NOT been scheduled yet ... I only have 1 more thing to do before I can be scheduled ... an EGD scope My doctor likes to do one 2 wks prior to the actual surgery so I figure it will be in Jan. 2008. Melissa

The well know doctors in Memphis are Dr. George Woodman - met him very straight forward - no sense of humor .:paranoidBut lots of people in Memphis go to him. Dr. Weaver - Heard a lot about her but never met her. Dr. Madan :eek:( he has stopped seeing new patients- because he will be relocating to FL) Dr. Tichansky- MY DOC. He is with UT Medical Group - partner of Dr. Madan Melissa

I live in MS .... but I will be having the surgery in Memphis, TN Melissa

I was approved by Aetna on 12/6/07 !! Good Luck to you all Melissa

All they are looking for is a documented weight for 5 yrs to show you have been overweight. History of being overweight. I called them and asked them for coppies of my chart.... they told me that they charge $ for copies and if my lapband doctor would just send them a fax requesting my chart there would be no fee because it would be a physican to physcian courtesy. So I asked the lapband doctor to do so.... they made me sign a release form saying it was okay for them to request my medical history and they took care of it. I do know other people have had to get their weight from multiple doctor's charts, it does not matter... it is all the same . Oh by the way.... do not get all stressed out on the diet... I actually gained weight and was still approved. :faint: Melissa

For those of you that have Aetna .... DO NOT GIVE UP!!! I started my journey in April 2007 with the seminar and 6mo diet:hungry: , I competed all the paperwork turned in everything including 5 yr history.Finally finished diet in October and met with the surgeon in November. Well my case manager sent in ALL my documents to Aetna on 11/19/07 and ... I was aprroved last Thursday 12/6/07. I am now waiting to be scheduled for the EGD scope and my surgery date. So for those of you who have Aetna .... There is hope. Good Luck , Melissa

Has anyone been banded by Dr. David Tichansky at the UT Medical Group in Memphis TN ? If so what can you tell me about him ? Melissa

very small world isn't it

Hi everyone ! I have been reading post here for months, and decided it is time to get to know you guys. Anyone here in MS around Southaven or Olive Branch ? I have Aetna PPO and have already completed the 6mo diet and all the doctors visits. My doc has sent off the paperwork for "APPROVAL" cross your fingers for me ! Melissa

I HAVE BEEN APPROVED !!!!!!! :clap2: IT LOOKS LIKE I WILL BE A JANURARY BANDSTER !!! WOO HOO .... I AM SO EXCITED ! :whoo: Melissa

I will be having the surgery in Memphis @ the Baptist Womens Hospital off Walnut Grove. Where in MS do you live ? Melissa

The Nutritionist there is Whitney Orth. Melissa

I GOT THE CALL YESTERDAY FROM THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE...... I AM APPROVED !!!!!!!:clap2: Melissa

Thanks Betty Lue!!!

I went to see Dr. Woodman first and he told me he would NOT repair my hernia at the same time as the lap band:faint:, this was not good. I have seen too many people have theirs done at the same time. Also Dr. Woodman requires you pay a $ 500.00 program fee once your surgery has been approved :angry......his office never mentioned it until I asked. (I had heard from a friend who had the surgey). So .... I changed to Dr. Tichansky @ the UT Medical Group :clap2: and I have to say they are soooooooo much friendlier and nice to talk to there. Melissa