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Topic: Colorado Medical Weight Loss Center
These are listed in my insurance booklet- from Colorado Medical Weight Loss Center-
Dr Harbison and Dr Lemley
anyone familiar with these Dr's or these centers?
Do they deal with post surgical clients?
Thanks-
Holly
Dr Harbison and Dr Lemley
anyone familiar with these Dr's or these centers?
Do they deal with post surgical clients?
Thanks-
Holly
Topic: Springs PCP
My Springs PCP is CLUELESS about post RNY issues. Does anyone have any PCP's they can recommend that are familiar with post RNY issues.
Here are my struggles- as read from the blood test:
very low Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy even after Rx high doses
very low iron serum- had iron infusions
very low serum ferritin
low hemoglobin
low WBC
low hematocrit
low MCH
high RDW
high lymphs
low neutrophils
Any feedback would be great...
Thanks-
Holly
Here are my struggles- as read from the blood test:
very low Vitamin D, 25-Hydroxy even after Rx high doses
very low iron serum- had iron infusions
very low serum ferritin
low hemoglobin
low WBC
low hematocrit
low MCH
high RDW
high lymphs
low neutrophils
Any feedback would be great...
Thanks-
Holly
Topic: LITTLETON SUPPORT GROUP THURSDAY OCT 9TH
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OUR LOCATION HAS BEEN CHANGED TEMPORARILY... at least for the month of October 2008 we will be meeting at The Shack 151 W Mineral Ave, Littleton, CO 80120. From 6:30 to 7:30 pm. We meet every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month.
I hope to see you there!
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Topic: RE: Just when I thought I was done. . . . .
I am very pleased with Dr. Snyder. However, I have that Dolly is pretty rude and not empathetic at all. I'm still jumping through hoops. It's always one more thing,,,,. The Psych. thing is something they all require whether you are paying for surgery or it is an insurance company. Basically, the Psychiatrist is looking to see whether you have realistic expectations, and to see if you are going through any really stressful events (ie. divorce, death in family, etc.) other than the fact that you are stressed by the obesity and medical issues. Hope this was of some help.
Sharon
Sharon
Topic: RE: OT-Denver's Race for the Cure
Hey Stephanie!
The races start at different times, but we're doing the family one at 9:30. My 5 yr old is doing it with me, and I don't think she would make the 5K, so we're doing the 1 mile family walk. You can look online for were to register. I did it at Runner's Roost, and it's like $5 cheaper if you register before race day. Let me know if you can make it & we could meet somewhere!
*Angel
The races start at different times, but we're doing the family one at 9:30. My 5 yr old is doing it with me, and I don't think she would make the 5K, so we're doing the 1 mile family walk. You can look online for were to register. I did it at Runner's Roost, and it's like $5 cheaper if you register before race day. Let me know if you can make it & we could meet somewhere!
*Angel
Topic: RE: OT-Denver's Race for the Cure
Hello,
I am thinking about it. I have to work Sat night until 7:30am and am not sure if I will be able to swing it or not. What time does it start? Are you walking or running?
I am thinking about it. I have to work Sat night until 7:30am and am not sure if I will be able to swing it or not. What time does it start? Are you walking or running?
Topic: RE: Just when I thought I was done. . . . .
Hi Paula!
I'm from Aurora, CO and had my surgery at University Hosp. My insurance (pacificare) required me to see the nutritionist and have a Psyc eval before they would OK my surgery. Hang in there, I know it seems like forever to get approved!
It took me a total of 12 months before I jumped thru all the stupid hoops, but I wouldn't have changed my decision for all the tea in China! The Nut will go over what you can eat and what to expect after surgery.I found it very informative, and didn't realize at the time all the vitamins I would have to take, and how protein is so vital to our food intake. They are not there to judge you for your past, but to educate you for your new life.. I also suggest if you are required to get a Psyc eval, to go to the Nut. first. This is because the Psyc will ask you if you are fully informed about your decision, do you have a support system in place, do you understand the importance of nutrition as it relates to your new tummy etc. Good luck and keep in touch I would like to know your progress!!
Amy
I'm from Aurora, CO and had my surgery at University Hosp. My insurance (pacificare) required me to see the nutritionist and have a Psyc eval before they would OK my surgery. Hang in there, I know it seems like forever to get approved!
It took me a total of 12 months before I jumped thru all the stupid hoops, but I wouldn't have changed my decision for all the tea in China! The Nut will go over what you can eat and what to expect after surgery.I found it very informative, and didn't realize at the time all the vitamins I would have to take, and how protein is so vital to our food intake. They are not there to judge you for your past, but to educate you for your new life.. I also suggest if you are required to get a Psyc eval, to go to the Nut. first. This is because the Psyc will ask you if you are fully informed about your decision, do you have a support system in place, do you understand the importance of nutrition as it relates to your new tummy etc. Good luck and keep in touch I would like to know your progress!!Amy
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Dance of happiness! 
5/08 280 lbs Size 26
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7/09 135 lbs Size 9! GOAL!! Whoopie!
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Topic: RE: Just when I thought I was done. . . . .
I had my surgery May of 07, and had to have a 6 month medically supervised diet, be cleared by a pych, and a nut. As soon as that was all completed, I was approved in less than one month from submittal!! good luck.
Forgot to say that i have Great West Insurance.
Forgot to say that i have Great West Insurance.
Gayle 6'2"
Topic: Just when I thought I was done. . . . .
I have finally come to the end of all the requirements for Great West and am
ready to turn in paperwork for insurance approval. I called Dr. Snyder's office
today and ended up speaking to DOLLY, I usually get to talk to somebody else.
Anyway she now says I need to meet w/ nutritionist before she will turn in
my paperwork. What exactly is the nutritionist going to tell insurance or me,
"Yes Mrs Bell you do seem to have a problem with food, let me take up more of
your time before we submit to insurance."
I DO NOT want to start over but it seems that every time I have to deal with
DOLLY she puts up another brick wall for me to climb my fat a** over. Has anybody
had this happen to them that has delt with Dr Snyder's office? By the way, Dr
Snyder is a wonderful doctor & I really hope to stay with him.
Thanks for listning,
paula
ready to turn in paperwork for insurance approval. I called Dr. Snyder's office
today and ended up speaking to DOLLY, I usually get to talk to somebody else.
Anyway she now says I need to meet w/ nutritionist before she will turn in
my paperwork. What exactly is the nutritionist going to tell insurance or me,
"Yes Mrs Bell you do seem to have a problem with food, let me take up more of
your time before we submit to insurance."
I DO NOT want to start over but it seems that every time I have to deal with
DOLLY she puts up another brick wall for me to climb my fat a** over. Has anybody
had this happen to them that has delt with Dr Snyder's office? By the way, Dr
Snyder is a wonderful doctor & I really hope to stay with him.
Thanks for listning,
paula
Topic: OT-Denver's Race for the Cure
Is anybody on here doing this Sunday? I signed up today, and wanted to see if anybody was interested in walking together? I posted this on the VSG board too, and thought it woudl be fun to meet some other OH'ers. Let me know!
Thanks~
*Angel
Thanks~
*Angel
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