What do you think about creating a LOTTERY for WLS ????
Rejoicing 2B free
on 8/29/06 3:20 am - southern states
on 8/29/06 3:20 am - southern states
OK, this may sound a little far fetched but...
At the recent mtg. of our wls support group Dr. Harrington ( wls, PS and general surgeon ) was our guest speaker. After his talk he took questions:
I asked him what he thought about having a WLS LOTTERY so those who do not have insurance coverage might have a chance to get it.
Dr. Harrington said he would be willing to consider it seriously, if we could organize it, to get back with him.
Sooooo are any of you gifted in organizational abilities?????
This could be such a great way to give back and help out those who are still in the pain and misery of suffering in their Morbid Obesity and Super Morbid Obesity. 
I would be very willing to work together with anyone who can organize, so this dream could be fulfilled!
* Let's take a walk down memory lane...just 15 months ago
try 24 months ago 
...It was August 2004 and HOT. You were trying to do your shopping and sweat was pouring off of you like a fountain. Everything in your body ached especially your knees and feet. After only taking a few steps you were huffing and puffing and out of breath, 
scanning around for a chair to sit down in ( IF it would hold you ! ). After getting your groceries you went out into the parking lot and the heat melted you into puddles and by the time you got your things in the car you were totally and completley exhausted. Wiped out and done for the day...but the day wasn't over 
neither was the humiliation as you struggled to haul your groceries into the house as neighbors watched you in your sweat drenched clothes...wondering ' What's wrong with HER, is she having a heart attack or something???" as you lumbered into your home to collapse.
Or do you remember shopping for clothes??? When the only clothes that fit were an embarassingly huge size ( 
you would never tell even your best friend the size ! ). Nothing was flattering really and one of the most important points in your choice was if it would adequately cover your huge belly or butt or arms or legs? Lost to you was dressing for color and style and fashion and looking into the mirror pleased with your reflection. ( or even looking into a mirror above the neck 
unless absolutely necessary )
What if we could offer that hope to others... who like us, so badly needed this surgery? 
Some dreams can come true. 
What do you think????
Let's open the floor to comments and discussion, 
Maybe the wonderful Mayers 
could begin something really BIG !
...THAT COULD CHANGE LIVES the way we have had our lives changed!
Looking forward to hearing your feedback.
Hugs,
Mary
I asked him what he thought about having a WLS LOTTERY so those who do not have insurance coverage might have a chance to get it.
Dr. Harrington said he would be willing to consider it seriously, if we could organize it, to get back with him.
Sooooo are any of you gifted in organizational abilities?????
This could be such a great way to give back and help out those who are still in the pain and misery of suffering in their Morbid Obesity and Super Morbid Obesity.
I would be very willing to work together with anyone who can organize, so this dream could be fulfilled!
* Let's take a walk down memory lane...just 15 months ago
try 24 months ago ...It was August 2004 and HOT. You were trying to do your shopping and sweat was pouring off of you like a fountain. Everything in your body ached especially your knees and feet. After only taking a few steps you were huffing and puffing and out of breath, scanning around for a chair to sit down in ( IF it would hold you ! ). After getting your groceries you went out into the parking lot and the heat melted you into puddles and by the time you got your things in the car you were totally and completley exhausted. Wiped out and done for the day...but the day wasn't over neither was the humiliation as you struggled to haul your groceries into the house as neighbors watched you in your sweat drenched clothes...wondering ' What's wrong with HER, is she having a heart attack or something???" as you lumbered into your home to collapse.
Or do you remember shopping for clothes??? When the only clothes that fit were an embarassingly huge size ( you would never tell even your best friend the size ! ). Nothing was flattering really and one of the most important points in your choice was if it would adequately cover your huge belly or butt or arms or legs? Lost to you was dressing for color and style and fashion and looking into the mirror pleased with your reflection. ( or even looking into a mirror above the neck unless absolutely necessary )
What if we could offer that hope to others... who like us, so badly needed this surgery?
Some dreams can come true.
What do you think????
Let's open the floor to comments and discussion,
Maybe the wonderful Mayers could begin something really BIG !
...THAT COULD CHANGE LIVES the way we have had our lives changed!
Looking forward to hearing your feedback.
Hugs,
Mary 
Rejoicing 2B free
on 8/29/06 2:49 pm - southern states
on 8/29/06 2:49 pm - southern states
Good point Kathy, That's why it helps to throw out subjects to bat around. Getting input and different perspectives. Disappointment is painful.
I was wondering about if this { could } ever be arranged - if it could happen let's say every 3 months. So there would always be an opportunity to enter and try to win.
I fought with my insurance company for 3 long hard yrs. appealing their denial and even going to all local and state officials as well as the Md. Ins. commissioner to no avail.
I would have jumped at the chance - to not have to spend over $20,000.
Hope is a wonderful thing. Just the hope and dream that MAYBE you could be the ONE chosen could lift the heart and stimulate dreams of possibility. Which is a respite from the futility of being MO and having no hope of changing things.
Why not keep chewing on this idea and maybe we can find a way to help some of them ...who are now - walking in our old 'moccasins'.
Mary
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