Waiting for approval!

[valzie 0]

Hi lotsaleg,

The waiting is very hard. You spend months getting all the tests which for me included echo, ekg, upper gi, pulimary arterial gasses , PT, abdomianal ultrasound, leg ultra sound, pap smear, chest x-ray and then you go to the specialist for approvals -cardio, psyc, pulminary, and primary care dr. And then when all of that is completed you WAIT.

So yes it is stressful. I think I have to say the serenity prayer a few times because it truely is out of my hands at this point.

[lotsaleg 0]

Are all the test through my regular docotr? or the biaritric nurse? (spelling) I haven't had a PAP in 9 years-GRRRRRRRR I always try to avoid that one, geuee the time has come.

Thanks for responding to me, I tend to be a thread killer:)

[valzie 0]

I told you guys I didn't have patients. I called the insurance company and they said they have the paperwork and it is now pending.

The ball is rolling, I just don't know where it is headed!

[lotsaleg 0]

Were are thinking happy, happy thoughts for you!!!

[valzie 0]

lotsaleg that is just what my Dr requires yours might not require all of those things. I really dont understand why I needed a PAP but its good to go anyway I guess.

[lotsaleg 0]

Well hey- if it gets you the approval, then it is ALLLLLLLLL worth it!

[KtKt 0]

I'm playing the "weighting" game too... The nurse practitioner I'm been working with will be calling me any day now with results from my labs... I got a sneak peek today, and see I'm "pre-diabetic." I'm hoping that will expedite things...

It's normal for the group I'm working with to take 6 months... I'm going to step on some toes and try to move things along... my "group" eval in 08/07... and the team will discuss me on 08/13... hoping they'll say, "This lady is incredible... lets bump her up to the top of our list.." Wish I could be a fly on the wall to listen in... that's for sure!

I don't expect my band to be my miracle, but my new best friend... one who'll keep me on the straight and narrow....

katie:ranger:

[Big As Life 0]

congrats to all those that are approved and I pray that those waiting will be approved really soon.....good luck to each and everyone of you....get ready for a fantastic journey....it is all so worth it...

[Candle 11]

Are all the test through my regular docotr? or the biaritric nurse?

No, they are with specialists. I guess it all depends on what your surgeon and/or insurance require.

I did my 6 month supervised diet with my PCP and she's the one that sent me to the lab for blood work.

I saw:

A cardiac doctor for the EKG/ECHO/Stress test.

A pulmonary doctor for the breathing tests and she sent me to the hospital for a chest x-ray and the sleep studies.

A shrink

A nutritionist

A gastro doctor for the Upper GI and Endoscopy

I just got paperwork from my surgeon that states I have to go to the hospital for blood work 8 days before surgery and a final physical with my PCP the following day.

It's a lot and very overwhelming.

Good luck!

[valzie 0]

Thank you Diann for your care and support. I know that it is all worth it!

[Candle 11]

I'm approved!!! I'm approved!!! I'm approved!!!

:whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo::whoo:

[KtKt 0]

Congrats Candle! I hope the month passes quickly for you.... Nice to be able to start your official COUNT DOWN!!!

[valzie 0]

Candle I am soo happy for you! That is wonderful news. Did you call or did they call you!

What a relief, now you can start getting the stuff you will need for after surgery. All that positive energy really does work.

Val

[valzie 0]

I called insurance company this morning and they said it is still pending. Still Waiting!

Val

[princesst 0]

Candle,

Congrats!!!! I am still waiting to receive my letter of approval in the mail to be able to schedule my surgery. It should be in any day now! I hope.... Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. I think our surgery date will be close together so we can compare notes!!!

Princesst