Whoever is interested in a copy of the video
e-mail me your name and address. If I can get copies
made I will be happy to let you know how much it will
be. I don’t exepect it will be that much, just the
cost of the tape and mailing. <br><br>Phyliss
I cannot believe it! I just got the call from
BC/BS and they even called the surgeon’s office. The
nurse is calling me back tomorrow with dates. I am in
shock! Thank you everyone for your support and special
thoughts. I don’t know what I would do without being able
to communicate about these issues. This site has
been my main support system. Thank you again!
My request for surgery goes before the appeals board tomorrow. Please say a
prayer, send good thoughts, etc. I really need this surgery. I’m counting on
it for better health.
I have a referral for consult with Dr.
Livingstons group at UCLA. There they do the RNY, and my
appointment is set for November 29th, 2001.<br>Personally, I
would prefere the Distal Gastric bypass with duodenal
switch. There is a Dr. Anthone at USC that does this
procedure. I have an appointment with him in
August.<br>Going to USC, means a higher cost for me. That is
unless I can find a Medical Group or IPA to referre me
to him.<br>Is anyone familar with DR. Anthone. Any
information would be greatly
appreciated.<br><br>Thanks,<br>Dottie
This is all thanks to Stacy, who runs the club
for Ohio WLS support, Way to to Stacy!!!!<br>MSNBC–
On Sunday 6/10 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific it’s THE
LAST CHANCE? - a wonderful hour that follows several
patients undergoing weight-loss surgery. <br>Ê
Hello everyone, it is nice to be on the other
side now! I had my surgery on Thursday May 31, just
over a week ago. I have been having some problems with
puss at my staple line. I called my doctors office and
they had me come on Wednesday. Eighteen of my 37
staples were detached and the next thing I see is my
Doctors hand reaching in to my tummy to look for an
infection. The good news was there was no internal
infection; only bright red sores and puss were the staples
were. I am then told it could take an addition month to
heal from being opened up in the office and to keep to
bed rest until I return to the office on Monday. I
have a daughter nearly 4 years old…bed rest? What is
that! Anyway, I would like to know if this has happened
to anyone other then my self, if so how did you deal
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I just want to thank everyone who wrote such nice
things in response to my smoking. You have no idea how
much it means to me. I know that everyone here at home
supports me, but I really would love to hear it more. I
was suprised that they haven’t said much about it.
Sooo, let me tell you again, it means a great deal to
me to hear such positive
things.<br><br>Brandy<br><br>Oh, I can’t forget to say Way to Go to everyone
else
who is fighting this with me. We are all in the same
shoes aren’t we? It’s nice to know that I’m not alone.
Again, Thank you!
Well everyone..It’s been three days. I can’t
believe I’ve actually stopped. I still want one soooo
bad, but I just try and think of how much I want this
surgery too. It definetly outways wanting a cig. <br>Wish
me luck!<br>Brandy
I WANNA LOOSE WEIGHT BUT I DON’T WANNA HAVE ANY
SURGERY I WANNA GO ON DIET PILLS…I HAVE BEEN ON
PHENTARMINE BEFORE ANY ONE KNOW OF ANY STRONGER DIET PILLS?
SOMETHING SIMILAR TO ADDERALL (IM NOT SURE IF THATS HOW IT
SPELLED BUT THATS HOW YOU SAY IT ITS A UPPER AND MOSTLY
USED FOR ADD)<br>I KNOW I DEFFINETLY DONT WANNA TRY
MERIDA OR PROZAC…
I got a call from BC/BS today. They wanted to
know what exactly I have done over the previous 7
months prior to my policy with them. I told them I had
tried other diets and even a video, walking…but
again, temporary and depression set in. I asked if that
was going to hurt my case. She said she didn’t make
the decisions and that it would be going in front of
the appeals board next Wednesday. I am really afraid
that it won’t be approved. I don’t know what I’ll do.
Does it sound good or bad from this point?