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Topic: RE: It's tomorrow already!
Shelly,
Good Luck and have a speedy recovery! My prayers are with you!
Kind Regards,
Judy
Topic: Costs of fills--
Hi everyone,
I had read a post regarding the costs of fills. I called my bariatric center today and found out its between $60-$65.00 for each fill. They bill my insurance and then bill me what they dont cover. 
I know I had read on here where there where places it cost $150.00 and more. So, I was pretty nervous when I called this am. 
Thanks for bringing this to my attention, I had thought of the costs for fills. I have a brain disorder and wasnt thinking..... 
Have a great day,
Barb
I know I had read on here where there where places it cost $150.00 and more. So, I was pretty nervous when I called this am.
Thanks for bringing this to my attention, I had thought of the costs for fills. I have a brain disorder and wasnt thinking.....
Have a great day,
Barb 
Topic: RE: Support Groups - Raleigh
May I suggest that you call the Bovard Bariatric Center in Wake Forest to see if they have any support group meetings? Dr. Bovard was my original choice for a surgeon but he left the area. He is wonderful by the way! His office number is 919-340-2263. Hope they can lead you in the right direction. Good luck. Deb
Topic: anyone have Intracranial Hypertension/PTC???
Hi.
I am curious if there is anyone here that has this wonderful disease?
Its know as IH orPTC - pseudotumor cerebri. This is a serious neurological disorder in which high cerebrospinal fluild (CSF) pressure within the skull causes unbearable headaches, swelling of the optic nerves, and often results in loss of vision or blindness.
I just wanted to find out if there were others here with this disease. 
Thank you very much,
Barb
Thank you very much,
Barb Topic: RE: RESCHEDULED AGAIN !!!!!
Hi Salena,
I am sorry to hear your surgery has been rescheduled again. 
But, I always try to think "Everything happens for a reason" its not always easy, but it does make me feel better. I have tried to have that thought with my process of this journey, I started my referral last Feb 2007. My referral was not done when it was suppose to have been. Then the doctors I wanted to go to because they were closer to home, has a longer waiting list then the others in Maine. But, I was having lp shunt surgeries all summer. Although my neurologist felt if I had wls my fluid on the brain would go away or atleast would be in remission. But, the wls doctor didnt feel my medical condition made my surgery important enough to move it up. So, I had to feel that was for a reason. 
It wasnt easy last year when I was suffering and out of work and hadnt gone to a neurosurgeon. I was upset. But, once I realized there was a surgery that could help me, that I wouldnt lose my job, well, again things happen for a reason. Right? LOL
Yes, you keep getting close, you have a lot to show for it Salena, you re getting prepared for the surgery. Mentally and physically. 
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barb
But, I always try to think "Everything happens for a reason" its not always easy, but it does make me feel better. I have tried to have that thought with my process of this journey, I started my referral last Feb 2007. My referral was not done when it was suppose to have been. Then the doctors I wanted to go to because they were closer to home, has a longer waiting list then the others in Maine. But, I was having lp shunt surgeries all summer. Although my neurologist felt if I had wls my fluid on the brain would go away or atleast would be in remission. But, the wls doctor didnt feel my medical condition made my surgery important enough to move it up. So, I had to feel that was for a reason. It wasnt easy last year when I was suffering and out of work and hadnt gone to a neurosurgeon. I was upset. But, once I realized there was a surgery that could help me, that I wouldnt lose my job, well, again things happen for a reason. Right? LOL
Yes, you keep getting close, you have a lot to show for it Salena, you re getting prepared for the surgery. Mentally and physically.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Barb Topic: RE: Starting to get nervous....anyone else???
Yes, I am getting nervous. My date is 6-10-08.
Of course I am second thinking this and thinking this is it, I am at this point in my life. I have tried everything else. I have lost large amnts of weight on my own. Kept it off for years once, the second time didnt do so well. Now I have intracranial hypertension, fluid on the brain which makes it even hard to lose weight. Having had 6 surgeries last year, hearing everything here, I know they didnt prepare me for the up coming one. But, the people here have sure been wonderful in sharing and support. In that I know I am making the right decision.
I wish everyone here a speedy recovery...... You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!
Barb
Having had 6 surgeries last year, hearing everything here, I know they didnt prepare me for the up coming one. But, the people here have sure been wonderful in sharing and support. In that I know I am making the right decision.
I wish everyone here a speedy recovery...... You are all in my thoughts and prayers!!
Barb Topic: RE: Banding 6-10-08
Thanks Sue!
Its so nice to know of someone else having surgery on the same day! I hadnt heard of anyone else and it seemed like everyone was sharing the day. I am happy to share the day with you!! Nice to know someone else is on the liquid diet only too Would you mind being a email buddy? I sure could use someone to share with, you are right this site has been a godsend. Although, I am double thinking what I am doing....lol
Hope to hear from you. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers!
Take care and have a great day.
Barb
I am happy to share the day with you!! Nice to know someone else is on the liquid diet only too Would you mind being a email buddy? I sure could use someone to share with, you are right this site has been a godsend. Although, I am double thinking what I am doing....lol
Hope to hear from you. I will have you in my thoughts and prayers!
Take care and have a great day.
Barb Topic: RE: It's tomorrow already!
Will have you in our thoughts and prayers today! Wish you a speedy recovery too!!
Will be waiting to hear how you are doing!
Barb
Will be waiting to hear how you are doing!
Barb 
poohbearpam
on 6/3/08 3:51 pm - Australia
on 6/3/08 3:51 pm - Australia
Topic: RE: It's tomorrow already!
Hi Shelly,
Best of luck for tomorrow - you'll do fine I'm sure 
Wishing you a speedy recovery too!
Let us all know how you are doing when you get back home.
Pam
Wishing you a speedy recovery too!
Let us all know how you are doing when you get back home.
Pam Topic: Moved Up a Week!
On my way home from work my surgeon's office called and said they had moved my date up a week from the 24th to the 17th! Holy Cow - I have to start my low cal diet today, LOL! Have to rearrange Hospital School and my post-op appointment tomorrow. Whew, what an afternoon.
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