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In 1997 Dr Stoner did my gastric surgery. I was picked up and driven to Iowa for the surgery. Fast forward 26 years later and I'm needing a revision surgery. The new surgeon is needs further information. However, my memory isn't as good as it was back then. Does anyone remember the name of the hospital and the name of what Dr.Stoner's WLS programs was called or who I could contact in the attempt to get what this new surgeon is wanting?!?
Thankyou, I was just looking her up earlier and wondered if she takes Medicare. I'm interested in surgery, although I'm scared.
hi Carolia:
I, too, had surgery at University of Iowa hospitals on July 1, 2015. 3 months post-op and have lost 40 lbs since surgery. I had VSG instead of RNY because of needing to continue on Nsaids once given the ok by my surgeon, Isaac Samuel at U of I.
The University worked well for me, other than the fact I live in Council Bluffs and it is quite a hike (a little over 7 hours round-trip) to Iowa City for a one-hour post-op appointment! I chose the hospital because my insurance BC/BS of Iowa didn't have any surgeons in western Iowa that were a whole lot closer, and I liked the longevity of the program at the University. I had picked out an Omaha surgeon but my insurance turned him down because of being out of state.
HW: 336.5 (March 1, 2015), Height: 5'11", Birthdate: November 8, 1955
VSG: July 1, 2015 288.0 lbs, University of Iowa Hospitals -- Dr. Isaac Samuel
CW: 196 lbs, goal: 186
8/2/15 -- 263.8 | 8/30/15 -- 256.0 | 9/20/15 -- 248.6 | 11/1/15 -- 240.6 | 11/29/15 -- 233.2 | 1/3/16 -- 227.4 | 1/31/16 -- 218.6 | 2/28/16 -- 211.2 | 3/27/16 -- 204.6 | 5/2/2016 -- 206.6 | 5/30/2016 -- 203.8 | 7/7/2016 --198.8 | 8/1/2016 -- 197.8 | 1/25/2017 -- 196.3 | 3/23/2017 -- 194
I check this forum periodically and there are no new posts. I'm sending this one out there to see who is out there and how people are doing.
A bit about me............I'm six years post surgery and doing great. Have maintained my 80 pound weight loss and feel great physically. Had my surgery at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City and it was the best experience ever. Kind, caring staff in the bariatric clinic and the hospital staff was the best.
I encourage people to post on this forum. It used to be quite busy and now it is quiet.
Carolia
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HW:330 - GW:150 - MW:118-125
RW:190 - CW:130
Yes I have BCBS of iowa and I have gone through all the hoops and I have one more or my last appointment and then surgery. Well worth jumping through the insurance hoops. Need help or questions email me at [email protected].
Bradford
Congrats, Kristin!! It is amazing to think that it's been five years for you! I just passed year number four on Febrary 11th and I cannot believe how wonderful I am feeling. Keeping my weight off and feeling better than I have in years.
I hope you are enjoying life and continuing to feel terrific! Can't imagine where we'd be without surgery, can you?
Congrats again and know I am proud of your hard work to get where you are!!
Carolia
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