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Packet Progress: Now 75% done!

0 comments Posted by mgbmike at 5:41 PM I am now 75% done with the packet.. Some of these sections are more dependent upon outside sources because they come from other people. It is exciting to see this information finally come together.

The previous patient contacts I have made have been awesome. I'll tell ya.. surgery for me is a bit of a scary thing and I can honestly say the more I watch Dr. Rutledge's videos and talk with the past patients I am more and more excited about the mission!

If you are on the fence about having this done I would see the video links below and on the CLOS.net website. I would also view the video from Jackie Bertone who has an amazing story and is a must see. His videos info can be seen here. I thank Jackie for "giving back" to those who will benefit from his experiences. I would be honored to one day meet Jackie and tell him in person how I appreciate him.


The Packet: 60% Done

1 comments Posted by mgbmike at 10:13 PM The packet. It seems this is a hurdle for some and I can see why.. It is a good amount of work and not something you can just sit down and knock out in a Saturday afternoon. I have read the patient manual and spent countless hours watching Dr. Rutledge's videos on the site so the answers are all there. I am currently working on the contacts and waiting for replies for the Doctor letters. Most of the other info is completed so that is good.

Update: For those who do not know what "The Packet" is you should know that Dr. Rutledge makes you do plenty of research and write many documents on what you have learned and what previous patients you have contacted, etc.. It is not uncommon for the packet to take 2 months to finish so it is a really big and important step. For more packet info click here.

Tonight the Action Hero Makeover is on Discovery Health Channel again and I have contacted a few more friends to make sure they get a chance to see the show and see what got me so excited.


