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Topic: RE: For Viki (pinkshrimp)
Hi Ole!
OMG I'm only now seeing this post. My OH doesn't go on my home page anymore so I dont see postings right away!! Anyway thanks for posting and I can't wait to see u at support with your great new body!!!
OMG I'm only now seeing this post. My OH doesn't go on my home page anymore so I dont see postings right away!! Anyway thanks for posting and I can't wait to see u at support with your great new body!!!
Highest/Surgery Day/Current/Goal
315 / 300 / 159.8/ 160
Topic: For Viki (pinkshrimp)
Hi Viki,
Thanks for checking on me. I haven't been posting as my computer died! Surgery went well and I am pleased with the results so far. The arms were painful and it was difficult to get comfortable. The breasts had very little pain. I will be at support group on Saturday 08.07.10 if you want more info or to see the arm scars.
Hope to see you there.
Take care,
Ole
Thanks for checking on me. I haven't been posting as my computer died! Surgery went well and I am pleased with the results so far. The arms were painful and it was difficult to get comfortable. The breasts had very little pain. I will be at support group on Saturday 08.07.10 if you want more info or to see the arm scars.
Hope to see you there.
Take care,
Ole
Topic: RE: who is performing RNY in Hawaii? Oahu? Hilo?
Hi DwindlingFlower,
In case you haven't gotten enough info for your mom, Castle Medical Center and Queen's Hospital have comprehensive bariatric surgery programs. Kaiser Permanente does as well, but you must be a Kaiser member, and there is a lengthy process for a member to be approved including lots of required education. I am 63 years old, and in the process, which started for me in April 2010. I'm guessing it will probably be next year before I have the surgery. Hope this helps a little.
SunShy
In case you haven't gotten enough info for your mom, Castle Medical Center and Queen's Hospital have comprehensive bariatric surgery programs. Kaiser Permanente does as well, but you must be a Kaiser member, and there is a lengthy process for a member to be approved including lots of required education. I am 63 years old, and in the process, which started for me in April 2010. I'm guessing it will probably be next year before I have the surgery. Hope this helps a little.
SunShy
Topic: Back for more...
SO i havent been here for forever...Need to change my picture....a lil about me
I had a lap band in 05
Lost almost 100lbs
Band Slip in 08 - ( I was 34 weeks pregos)
Gained 120lbs
Approved for RNY in 09 by tricare
Day After Approved- Found out i was knocked up again...
Divorced this year
Now.... I am gana try agian- I have tried EVERYTHING...i just cant loose weight...i loose a little, I find it again- and it brings friends...
So i am gana try Dr. Fowler.... I had my lap band with Dr. C, But i just cant afford it again...I have HMSA Quest...Anyone have any experence with trying to get approval? My BMI is well within limits- i am afriad to get on the scale, but i am sure it is around 45ish....
Anyway- I wanted to come on here, and show my face again.... see what everyone is up to...I am gana go to the seminar next week in kapolei- anyone else gana be there!??!?
Jenn
I had a lap band in 05
Lost almost 100lbs
Band Slip in 08 - ( I was 34 weeks pregos)
Gained 120lbs
Approved for RNY in 09 by tricare
Day After Approved- Found out i was knocked up again...
Divorced this year
Now.... I am gana try agian- I have tried EVERYTHING...i just cant loose weight...i loose a little, I find it again- and it brings friends...
So i am gana try Dr. Fowler.... I had my lap band with Dr. C, But i just cant afford it again...I have HMSA Quest...Anyone have any experence with trying to get approval? My BMI is well within limits- i am afriad to get on the scale, but i am sure it is around 45ish....
Anyway- I wanted to come on here, and show my face again.... see what everyone is up to...I am gana go to the seminar next week in kapolei- anyone else gana be there!??!?
Jenn
Topic: RE: who is performing RNY in Hawaii? Oahu? Hilo?
I am currently putting together a support group here in Hilo. I am 1 yr and almost 2 months out from my surgery. Please pass my info on to who ever you know here on the big island that is interested in support group!
you can find me on facebook under dawn wittenhagen or u can find my support group page which is Hawaii big island wls support group!
you can find me on facebook under dawn wittenhagen or u can find my support group page which is Hawaii big island wls support group!
Topic: Curious
Has anyone have their surgery done at Kapiolani Medical center? If so what was your experience there?
Topic: RE: 5 Years Today
That is great news! It just seems the farther out I get and healthier I get, I keep waiting for the other shoe to fall! lol I know I should be thankful that I haven't had any complications either but I also want to do whatever possible to prevent anything from happening.
I've reached my goal and happily maintaining!! :) Working on the next stage of plastic surgery to get rid of all this loose skin!!
Aloha!
~viki
I've reached my goal and happily maintaining!! :) Working on the next stage of plastic surgery to get rid of all this loose skin!!
Aloha!
~viki
Highest/Surgery Day/Current/Goal
315 / 300 / 159.8/ 160
Topic: RE: 5 Years Today
Aloha Viki,
No I have not had any complications. How is your weight loss going?
Kema
Topic: RE: 5 Years Today
Congratulations! 5yrs maintaining is a huge success! What an inspiration.
Can I ask, in your 5yrs, have you had any complications?
viki~
Can I ask, in your 5yrs, have you had any complications?
viki~
Highest/Surgery Day/Current/Goal
315 / 300 / 159.8/ 160
Topic: RNY versus DS
Does anyone know if HMSA HMO covers the DS surgery. I am hoping to get the RNY surgery but was eading that the DS surgery has better results. Has anyone had this surgery and what are the results.. Thank you
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