Hi all,
Just wanted to say hi to everyone.I just joined this group today,and
am looking forward to learning from everyone anything that I can.I
was just denied by my insurance to have WLS,but am hoping to make a
good appeal to them.Any advice welcomed….
Thanx in advance,
Kim
October 15th at 11:15 am. Have alot of testing before
then. Getting quite excited about this whole thing!
This is gonna be a whole new life for me! shell
My dear friends at group,
In 1993 when I was in a car accident my dentist took me off diet soda and
artificial sweeteners. I felt better and when the healing was done I got busy
and went back to old habits. In 2000 my family psyician told me that one
byproducts of equal was wood alcohol, something very dangerous to my system. I
cut down, and felt more energy. My doctor besides being a DO is a pharmisist
and a brilliant man. The less I have of that stuff the better I feel. To me
that says more than fantastic stories that we know are scare tactics. Would it
hurt to try something that may make you feel less sluggish and more clear
headed? Maureen
A friend e-mailed me with the following story and article. I cannot
vouch for its validity as the authors of both are unknown. You can
do your own research and draw your own conclusions. I felt a need to
pass this on because most post-op patients depend upon sugar-free
foods and drinks. Most contain the item mentioned below.
Personally, I found items in my kitchen that contain the additive.
Including Crystal Light.
Ginger
Open RNY 10/1/02
Ft. Bliss, TX
Subject: DIET SODA ALERT!!!
This is interesting… kinda long but very much worth reading…
(more…)
Hi - I am scheduled for laparoscopic RNY surgery on October 24. I am a
single mom and I am concerned about recovery time. I have care for my three
year old for about ten days but I have very little care for myself. What
have people experienced once home from the hospital? Do I need to have
someone in my home with me and if so - for how long?
Thank you for your input!!
Renee
There usually is not anyone here in the chat room. I usally go to
www.obesityhelp.com and they have a public chat room there that is
very helpful. Also, if you don’t mind reading, and I supposed you
don’t since you are reading this, there is a good book "The Doctor’s
Guide to Weight Loss Surgery" by Dr. Louis Flancbaum, which I have
found to be a great tool, not only for obtaining approval for
surgery but also for answering questions and supplying basic
knowledge of procedures etc.
Hi…
My name is Barbara.I fail to understand what I am doing wrong here.I
need help!!!!I want so badly to be in touch w/you,someone,anyone…
but am obviously doing something wrong.How do I connect w/Chat????How
do I get somone to see my emails?????I have written to several and no
responses.I want to be part of this obesitysupportgroup………Thanks
I need some feed back from my friends on this site. Does a wait of 9 months
seem over the wall for a consult appt with a surgeon? I can understand maybe 2
or even 3; but 9 months seem over the wall a little. What has been your
experience guys (and girls)?
Patsy
Note: forwarded message attached.
about my surgery date. It’s been moved up to
Sept. 27th. I go to pre-op on the 19th at 10:30am. I was so excited to
hear that. I was just talking about my surgery before she callled. I was
embarrased when I answered the phone i said "Hello, What can I do for
you." But I asked about the insurance and she said she is going admit it
for approval. So I am going to say a prayer to get approved.
Keith