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Mymamona1
on 2/23/11 4:31 am - AZ

There are support groups in the East Valley at the Banner Gateway Hospital. They have a variety of support groups for you to attend. If you look up Banner Gateway Bariatric Center http://www.bannerhealth.com/Locations/Arizona/Banner+Gateway +Medical+Center/Programs+and+Services/Banner+Gateway_Bariatr ic_Center/Patient+Support/_Support+Groups.htm and you can see what they have to offer. Its all free and you don't have to be a patient to attend. Its a great group of people.

Hope to see you there.

Ramona

Superspouse
on 2/23/11 1:40 am - AZ

RNY on 02/14/11

Topic: Update from surgery...

I have not been on OH at all since surgery. I came home last Thursday and I am doing great. Did not need pain meds once I got home and drove a short distance on Friday. I started real food yesterday and chicken and eggs do not seem to be giving me any problems. I feel good and am enjoying this "new life".

StillHopefulinAZ
on 2/22/11 12:37 pm

RNY on 12/13/10

Topic: RE: Newbie!

I agree with the previous poster. Make sure you have researched all available surgeries and have chosen the right one for you. Many insurances are only allowing one in a lifetime.

Banded 10/05/07 Dr Lopez Corvala Tijuana Mexico
Lapband removal 10/07/10 Dr Juarez Phoenix, AZ
RNY 12/13/10 Dr Juarez Phoenix, AZ

suzybelle
on 2/22/11 2:30 am, edited 2/22/11 3:09 am

Topic: RE: Newbie!

I go for my initial assesment on March 3rd. Visited w/my IM yesterday and got my letter. I also had to have my throid Rx increased. I had my thyroid removed last fall; there was only a mico carcinoma w/clear margins (thank God) but that is enough to makle sure we keep my levels slightly surpressed.
I am stoked to F.I.N.A.L.L.Y. be getting on w/ all of this!!
I'll post again after my appt. thanks for the welcome!

re: "the invite to the support group"... thanks...but too far away!

Donna226
on 2/21/11 5:37 pm

Lap Band on 09/10/09

Topic: RE: Bariatric Support Group (FREE)

Thank you for posting this information. I have been looking for a group and I will try to attend
on March 11th.

thanks,
donna

Donna226
on 2/21/11 5:32 pm

Lap Band on 09/10/09

Topic: Support System

I have had the lap band since Sept 2009 and have lost and maintained over thirty pounds. But I'm
not done. I still want to lose 20 to 25 pounds. I have several health issues which enable me to make
excuses and not do what I need and want to do. I need a support system. Exercise buddy, accountability partner, support group, activities to keep me going. I live in mesa but I'm not afraid to drive. Is anyone else (female) out there with my same situation? Anyone who is looking for support from others?

smck_52
on 2/21/11 10:43 am

Topic: RE: APPEAL ADVICE TO INSURANCE CO.

Well Debbie I did not know about that forum, and I have been on it now for a few hours. My eyes are wiggen but I did get LOTS of helpful info. So thank-you so very much! I got sick this weekend, if I hadn't I would have sent what I had, now I am glad I waited. Kudos to you for your support! Sharon

smck_52

moving-on
on 2/21/11 2:07 am - Rimrock, AZ

RNY on 10/28/10

Topic: RE: APPEAL ADVICE TO INSURANCE CO.

Have you been to the insurance,cash pay forum? I found alot of helpful information there as well as I used a letter someone had posted to appeal my insurance denial. It seemed to really work. My pcp was very impressed and thought i had written it

. Try that forum. Good info. And Good Luck.
Debbie

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Lady Lithia
on 2/19/11 1:24 pm

Topic: RE: Seeking patients of Dr. Hilario Juarez

I had surgery 3 years ago next month.

I began investigating WLS at 350 lbs.

had surgery at 293 lbs

Made goal temporarily at 20 months postop, and at 29 months postop I hit goal. I'm still losing one or two pounds a month (below goal and losing). Down 204 from maximum, 147 from surgery.

I know he does revisions. I don't know how often he does them.

I have to say that his surgical skill, and the response of his office in any sort of emergency was always topnotch

~Lady Lithia~ 200 lbs lost!
March 9, 2011 - Coccygectomy!
I chased my dreams, and my dreams, they caught me!

moving-on
on 2/19/11 11:44 am - Rimrock, AZ

RNY on 10/28/10

Topic: RE: Seeking patients of Dr. Hilario Juarez

Dr Juarez did my RNY and I have had great results. I dont think Dr Juarez is not very informational that is for sure. He doesnt talk much nor does he offer anything unless you ask the questions. I have to agree with the previous poster about the Bridges program and their nutritionist. Pretty poor help and not very knowledgeable. I was amazed at the lack of knowledge of diabetes and the discrepancy between surgeon and diet manual.
But the OH community is very helpful and very informational where Bridges lacks.

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