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SW: 278 LW: 189 CW: 215 GW: 160
i'm chuckling- I asked him the same question and got about the same answer! He just did my sleeve and I am super impressed with his skill. I used one dose of pericet when I got home, that is IT. He said he was testing out a new way of pain block during surgery that would eliminate the patient from ever being in pain- thus never starting the pain cycle. Anyway, is the number of surgeries THE deciding factor? No doubt he has done a ton of them, but obviously he still has time to learn and grow. Better yet, look at his successes. He is extremely talented. Great choice in my opinion!
Hello OH GA Members,
We need your voice. We need you to join our Advocacy Team.
As many of you know, weight loss surgery in Georgia is at risk! Unfortunately, Georgia's State Health Benefit Plan (SHBP) has eliminated coverage for bariatric surgery starting in 2012. In reality, that termination is effective now due to their requirement for a 6-month medical weight management prior to surgery.
You can help in two ways:
1. Did you have WLS from coverage provided through the SHBP? Do you know of anyone that is a state employee, school system employee, retiree and/or dependents that have had WLS? Are you a professional that works with patients covered by SHBP that have had WLS? If so, we would appreciate receiving stories of anyone that has had surgery covered by the SHBP. In your story, please include how your surgery helped you to lose weight and impacted your health thereby reducing your medical costs and/or diabetes.
Please send any stories or experiences to our Advocacy Team at [email protected].
2. Along with OH, you can become involved through the Obesity Action Coalition on their Georgia Action Center page:
http://capwiz.com/obesityaction/state/main/?state=GA&view=my officials
The current cuts by the SHBP set a possible precedent for other insurers to follow. Even if the current SHBP cuts don't impact you now, we don't know where this will lead. What if a loved one, friend or business associate of yours will not be able to obtain the life-saving health benefit of WLS in the future?
Any ideas, help and support you can provide will make a tremendous difference. Please feel free to contact us at [email protected].
In advance, thank you!
Southside Weight Loss Surgery Support!
Welcome Friends to SOUTHSIDE WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY SUPPORT GROUP; located at PIEDMOUNT HENRY MEDICAL CENTER: 1133 Eagles Landing Parkway; Stockbridge, Georgia 30281. Meetings are held in the Education Building in the Foundation Board Room starting at 7:00 to 8:00 on the 4th Tuesday of each month.
Support information is facilitated by Dorothy Jean (Jeannie) Armstrong-Obesity Help Support Leader. Contact information email ([email protected]); (404)754-8801. Online support information (http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/jeannie_4759/ )
And
Pam Lopaz- assistant co-leader
We are here to help you along your JOURNEY and Better Health.
Piedmont Henry Medical Center does not support WLS, but has given us a place to give support to those in need. Here is the link to the class information that they post for us, (http://www.piedmonthenry.org/classes/supportgroups)
NEXT MEETING:
March 26, 2013
AT 7:00 PM
Come and enjoy the meeting others that are in this JOURNEY together, for as we all walk in this new way of life that we have chosen.
OH Support Group Leader
RNY 07/27/06
sw358/ cw 175/ qw 175 to 160
I have been blessed with God's Help!
For those in GEORGIA come and join us at PEDMONT HENRY MEDICAL CENTER in the EDUCATIONAL BUILDING in Foundation Board room the 4th TUESDAY of each month at 6:30pm.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/jeannie4759_group/tab,0/page,1/#my_groups_main:1
Sleeved: 6/14/13 | Start Weight: 220 | Surgery Weight: 209 | 9 Months Post Op: 143 | Goal: 140
Sleeved: 6/14/13 | Start Weight: 220 | Surgery Weight: 209 | 9 Months Post Op: 143 | Goal: 140
