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Post by bigcoop on Dec 27, 2011 14:42:39 GMT -5
Recieved a copy of my Kaiser referral authorization letter dated 12-16-2011 which approves care from Dr. Rabkin. The authorization expires 4-13-2012. Hopefully everything will move smoothly and I can get my pre-op requirements done without needing a new authorization. Psych on 1-6-2012.... First visit to Rabkin on 1-11-2012. Started a facebook page to track my journey under the name: bigcoop duodenalswitch
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Post by sherbearmama on Dec 27, 2011 15:08:46 GMT -5
Coop, did they wave the Options program??? If so, that's terrific!!!!! It sounds like you're moving along really swiftly. Dr. Rabkin is supposed to be great--I'm so happy for you!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2011 15:08:55 GMT -5
That is AWESOME news!!
You are on your way and with one of the very best DS surgeons in the world!!!
Woo Hoo!!!!
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Post by Gail R on Dec 27, 2011 15:10:59 GMT -5
Wow Congratulations! Yay Kaiser-they have finally seen the light! Be certain to attend the once a month support meetings. They are so very helpful and you will be inspired by all the success stories. You are in GREAT hands.
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Post by Seeking Healthy on Dec 27, 2011 15:16:56 GMT -5
Coop that is WONDERFUL news! Congrats to you and soon we will be making room for you on the "losers bench".
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Post by bigcoop on Dec 27, 2011 15:27:30 GMT -5
Coop, did they wave the Options program??? If so, that's terrific!!!!! It sounds like you're moving along really swiftly. Dr. Rabkin is supposed to be great--I'm so happy for you!!!!! I have been on Kaisers pre-op diet plan for awhile, just unable to lose enough for kaiser"s surgeons. |
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Post by renegadeorange on Dec 27, 2011 15:45:31 GMT -5
Congrats, coop! Hopefully everything will go smoothly from here on out!
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Post by sherbearmama on Dec 27, 2011 16:19:48 GMT -5
Coop, did they wave the Options program??? If so, that's terrific!!!!! It sounds like you're moving along really swiftly. Dr. Rabkin is supposed to be great--I'm so happy for you!!!!! I have been on Kaisers pre-op diet plan for awhile, just unable to lose enough for kaiser"s surgeons. I didn't mean their weight loss plan I mean did you have to take the classes? They run 12 weeks. Kaiser of No Cal is so very different from So Cal so I wouldn't be surprised if the entire process is different. In any case, I'm so glad you're on your way! Sheri |
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Post by sethman on Dec 27, 2011 18:19:11 GMT -5
Congrats on your referral. I too went through kaiser and got referred to Dr. Rabkin. One word of advice is that kaiser can be slow and transferring medical records so sometimes you really have to hound them to do it, otherwise it was a breeze to get done before the authorization letter expires.
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