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Kelly K.
on 3/12/07 11:21 pm - Knoxville, IA
Topic: RE: Grinnell
I am calling today! Yesterday was one week!!! I don't think Rebecca is related, but very well could be. My husband has a huge family and I don't know all of the cousins.
Kelly K.
on 3/12/07 11:15 pm - Knoxville, IA
Topic: RE: Grinnell
Thank You so much! That makes me feel really good. I really liked him the first time I met him. So relaxed and made me feel really comfortable. I am going to call my insurance company today. Yesterday was one week! I am so afraid of being denied! My BMI is 40. 227 starting weight. I don't have a lot of health issues, just some things starting to pop up. Thank you for the comment about my girls. They are my life. My oldest graduates in May and I want to be at least 6 weeks out by then. I hope I'm not being unrealistic? I so want to be a pretty mother of the bride some day and not have to shop for a tent!!!
LynW
on 3/12/07 1:01 pm - Central IA, IA
Topic: RE: Grinnell
ME! ME! I had Dr. Sundberg when he was still in Boone. I love him. He says he will follow you for life. Or retirement! His bedside manner is superb. He really knows the answers since he's had it done himself. He's very good when you have doubts about the surgery working, oh, along about 3-4 weeks post-op. He just sat back and said, Yup, 3 weeks, right on schedule (for my doubts). Then he told me to follow the program and it would work. At 2 weeks, I had a nasty infection around my G-tube. I went to ER and saw his partner, who didn't want to mess with the tube. Put me on antibiotics and had me come in the next morning for a CT scan and more labs. Dr. Sundberg checked on me at least 4 times while I was drinking the contrast and waiting for the scan. Then I had to call each day and tell them how I was. The last day, I was just a little later than usual calling in and they called me. Then last year I had Dr. Sundberg do a panniculectomy. My PCP had issues with it because I thought I was coming down with a sinus infection. She insisted I had to cancel surgery. She even called Dr. S. I called him, he got right on the phone and asked what was going on. I told him. He asked if I had a fever, NO, have a cough? NO. See you Tuesday. The voice of reason. After surgery, I bled quite a bit and passed out twice. Needed blood. I went home on Thurs with Dr. S telling me if I needed him, he was on call. I needed him. I got very dehydrated and ended up back at the hospital for IV fluid. He came right over to see me and made sure I was okay. I was number 54 for him. As far as I know, he's never had a death, and only one serious complication (very early on). You are in good hands. While my surgeries didn't go quite as expected, it was just stuff that can happen. He was right on top of all of it. I trust him completely. I would have him do it again in a heartbeat. I've never questioned his knowledge or compentence. I would and did trust him with my life. Plus, he's just a really, really nice guy.
PBM
on 3/12/07 11:47 am - Somewhere in the Boonies , IA
Topic: Healthcare Preferred Insurance thru Wells Fargo in DSM, IA
Has anyone gone thru this company for the lap band surgery? Any information will help me. I'm new to this, and am going to a class on Friday 3/16/07. My consult is next Thurs 3/22/07. I want to get this process started so I can get approved for the lap band surgery. My BMI is 45.8, and they tell me it has to be 40 or above. What kind of trouble does the insurance companies give you to get this approved? Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks Pier
R C
on 3/12/07 11:05 am - IA
Topic: RE: Grinnell
Kelly, I would give your insurance company 1 week and then start checking with them. You can call and they can tell you if you are approved. Otherwise it will be mailed to you and the office. I checked mine about everyother day!! I see Dr. Coster, but have met Dr Sundberg in the hospital. A good friend of mine just had him a couple months ago. Did you know he had it done himself? That's what she said. I am very impatient too, but it is all worth the wait!! Your girl are beautiful! Oh, I used to work with a Rebecca Klootwyk in CR, she was a PA? She pronounced it Kloat-White? Any relation? Good luck and keep us posted. Kourtney
Cinnabirst1
on 3/12/07 9:29 am - Council Bluffs, IA
Topic: RE: Surgery Tomorrow
My prayers are with you. Good luck tomorrow. Cindy
Phyllis H.
on 3/12/07 8:36 am - Conneaut, OH
Topic: Surgery Tomorrow
Well the day has arrived... I am to be at the hospital at 6am and surgery is set for 7:15. Please keep me in your prayers. Hugs Phyllis
SueK
on 3/12/07 7:53 am - Urbandale, IA
Topic: RE: AchieveONE
It a coffee drink. It has 20 g of Protein and a number of vitamins. I have ordered it from bariatriceating, but had hoped that it would be cheaper locally. I love the Cappuccino flavor.
jeanlewis
on 3/12/07 7:06 am - Newton, IA
Topic: RE: AchieveONE
I don't even know what it is. Can you give us more information? jean
Kelly K.
on 3/12/07 4:04 am - Knoxville, IA
Topic: Grinnell
I am patiently waiting for my date. I am going to Dr. Sundberg in Grinnell, anyone go there? How long did you have to wait. It is at my insurance Company now as of 3/5/07.
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