Richmond Virginia Sleevers Around?

[quitaboo1 12]

Hello everyone...I am trying to patiently wait on the office to submit everything for approval. My dr is Dr Bautista...I am just glad to find other sleevers in the Richmond area.

[AliciaA122 24]

So, for those of you who have seen Dr. Bautista, or a doctor at St. Mary's... how long after approval was your surgery scheduled?

[quitaboo1 12]

So, for those of you who have seen Dr. Bautista, or a doctor at St. Mary's... how long after approval was your surgery scheduled?

I am trying to get them to submit everything for approval..I have called and emailed the office since Friday to see if they received all my other paperwork from the other drs. but have not heard anything yet..I must admit its getting frustrating.

[AliciaA122 24]

Ugh, that stinks.

[AliciaA122 24]

So, I think I'm the only one posting in here. Met with Dr. Bautista yesterday. Definitely all business, but I don't care. I want a good surgeon! I'm going to call their insurance coordinator tomorrow and see what else I may need. Hopefully nothing since I've already been through this once.

[GeekyGamerGrrl 7]

I am calling VCU Weightloss Surgery Center tomorrow. I am so frustrated about trying to lose this weight. I have probably lost the same 20 pounds over and over. I have been sick with one thing or another and so its hindering my weightloss.

I wish everyone the best of luck on thier surgeries, and on thier adventures in getting to the surgery date! <3

[indi1 66]

For anyone at St.Mary's, are you going to the support group tonight?

[AliciaA122 24]

So, Dr. Bautista's office staff are very rude. I'm not liking this at all. I'm already so frustrated with everything that's happened (Dr. Elliott quitting, insurance debacle, etc.) and then to be talked to like a child? Ugh.

His nurse was lovely, however.

[AliciaA122 24]

You look super Indi! Great job.

[quitaboo1 12]

So, Dr. Bautista's office staff are very rude. I'm not liking this at all. I'm already so frustrated with everything that's happened (Dr. Elliott quitting, insurance debacle, etc.) and then to be talked to like a child? Ugh.

His nurse was lovely, however.

I totally understand why you are feeling they are rude. I cant deal with one particular person in there. Thank heavens there was another person in the office I could have handle my paperwork. Im trying to keep in mind that he is a good surgeon. If it wasnt for that I would probably go somewhere else.

[AliciaA122 24]

I might have an idea of the one person you're referring to. I'm going to send you a message!

Have you heard anymore about your approval?

And I totally understand. That's what I was feeling yesterday. If it wasn't for his reputation and strength of the group I'd be calling VCU I guess. Well, that and the fact that I really don't want to start all over a third time.

[msnae 21]

Hello all, I am excited that I have finally got my approval for surgery. Now I am just waiting for my date. This has been a long road but it was worth every bump that I crossed.

[AliciaA122 24]

Yay! that's great news. Who's your surgeon?

Let us know when you get a date.

[msnae 21]

Yay! that's great news. Who's your surgeon?

Let us know when you get a date.

My surgeon is Dr. Kellum at MCV. I received my letter in the mail today and the surgeon's nurse is working on getting all my hospital papers together.

[indi1 66]

YAY!!!