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It’s been a while guys!! So between the last few months I’ve decided to switch hospitals & surgeons. Originally I was going to Froedtert in Milwaukee, WI... but now I’ll be with Northwestern down in Chicago. However, Northwestern won’t accept the appointments I’ve had (which is okay I guess... my insurance doesn’t require anything lol). So I have a dietician appointment this coming Friday & the following Friday meet with the surgeon. From there they’ll schedule the psych appointment. After that.. submission. I’m hoping for a July date! Here we go again with the waiting lol.. but I’m happy w/ the decision to switch! My sis had her surgery at Northwestern.

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That's great news @danielleleigh90! I know it is another wait, but it sounds like you are more comfortable at a familiar institution. Keep us posted on how you are doing! ((HUGS))

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On 5/5/2020 at 11:00 AM, Machalo said:

That's great news @danielleleigh90! I know it is another wait, but it sounds like you are more comfortable at a familiar institution. Keep us posted on how you are doing! ((HUGS))

Thank you! I've actually started looking into a separate doctor who will use the information for things I've already had done like the psych exam, edg, sleep study. He will also only have me complete one dietician visit. Northwestern wants me to do 4 visits even though my insurance only requires one! We will see what happens, my appointment is next thursday!

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