I think my staples have broken.Does anyone know
how to get insurance to cover my second gastirc
bypass.How do you know if they are broken ?How much weight
do you gain back?I had first surgery 20 July
1999.Help.
Yes. I am so ready to have my surgery in 2 weeks on the 25th of February. Any
pointers on what to take or get prepared for???
Has anyone had abdominalplasty in Sacramento, CA the was covered by United
Healthcare? I have been referred by PCP for pain relief due to WLS. Any
pointers?<br><br>Thanks
HI I have two consultations, one is with Dr. Hess
in Bowling Green, which is about 1 hr from me, buthe
doesn’t do R Y Bypass, but does something BPD/Ds it is
slightly different than the Y, and it combines with
duedonatal switching or something, I am reading about tit
but would like to know if anyone has had this done???
It is supposed to have less side effect than Routine
Y .The other consultation is in MI at the Hurley
Center 4 hrs away. I don’t know if I should go to both
or what, Ia m gonna keep researching my options but
I guess Dr. Hess is like the founder of this
procedure and has been doing this for like 15 yrs. Just
wonder is it as effective in weight loss. Thanks, Misty
Hello Everyone I’m BigMamaLuv, I just joined this
club in an effort to get some ideas that will help
with a new WLS support group that I will be
facilitating. It will be starting in March at the church that I
attend. I will also be having gastric bypass on
Feb.19,2002. I weigh over 500 lbs. and can’t "weight" to start
a new life as a healthier person. I’m not looking
at getting into a g-string or anything, just getting
as healthy as I can be!!! I promised my grandaughter
that we would ride a rollercoaster by the time she is
7. She is 5 now. I would love to hear from anyone
who has anything to say about WLS. I am very anxious
about having this surgery, I have heard every "Horror"
story imaginable! I pray that the "Good Lord" has plans
for me and brings me through. I don’t feel like I
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HI I am new here I have been researching and
condidering surgery for a year now. I finally took the step
and made an apt for a consultation March 6th. I live
in Ohio but the apt is in Flint, Mi, at the Hurley
Medical Center. Anyone who has info on this place please
pass it on to me. They have been doing it for over 5
yrs now. I weigh aprox 238-240 ish and am 5"3, I have
alot of female probs, PCOS, and endo, a lot of back
probs, and IR borderline diabetic, and heart disease,
and diabetes are very strong in my family. My
insurance does cover this but I don’t know if I have enough
co-morbities, I do have acid reflux but I don’t see a Dr for it
and I hate going, I have been depressed but again
that is embarrasing to admit, although I have went a
couple years ago for that. I am 25 yrs old, I feel like
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Hi everyone, <br>I just saw a psychiatrist. While
in his office, he wrote the letter giving me
psychiatric clearance. He gave me the letter to mail. I faxed
a copy to the surgeons office when I got home.<br>I
hope to have a surgery date by the end of the
week.<br>He also reccommends counseling. I agree with
him.<br>This is progress:)<br><br>Dottie<br>Pre-op DS
Hello everyone. I’m new to your group. I had my
open gastric by-pass on 5/30/01. I’ve lost 103 pounds
to date. I’m interesting in hearing about the
removal of excess stomach skin. Has anyone had this
surgery? What can I expect? Thanks in advance for your
response.
Surgical weight loss is a definite obtion on the
journey of healing from obesity but there are steps
before one does the surgery that are powerful in mind,
body, nutriition and spirit. There is an excellent
Compulsive Overeaters Program at The Willough.com that will
only serve to enhance either the surgery or be a step
before.I am a licensed therapist and will coach you along
with any info you need. And yes, it is the only one I
know that takes Medicare as well.
I have also worked for the past ten years on
television, consulting to talk, court and reality shows on
healthcare issues. I became involved with obesity treatment
working with Richard Simmons, and several talk show hosts
with wonderful people.The lack of treatment for the
disease amazed me. I have now put together a network of
resources. Feel free to contact me at anytime here or
through my website which is www.tvaftercare.com. Any and
all Q&A are welcomed. I am a licensed clinician and
certified addictions professional.