Good Luck Katie!!

Hi Melissa,

I just started my journey.  I have my consult in January since I had to switch insurances to cover the surgery.  I also started my 6 month supervised diet.  Which I could kick myself for not starting sooner.  I live in Mt Pleasant and I picked Dr Glas**** in Cedar Falls.  I was impressed with his seminar/training and their support.  It is only a litte further drive than Grinnell.  I had a hard time finding any info on U of I so I pursued Cedar Falls. 

I went to U of I.  My first appointment was August 10th and I had surgery October 16th.  If you want more info about U of I,  send me a PM.  I'd love to talk with you.   Shannon

The 2007 event year is quickly coming to its end. We've had a lot of fun, met hundreds of people, made new friends, strengthened each other, and empowered ourselves to continue on our journeys. With the close of the 2007-year, our eyes turn to the future, to 2008. Where will we go? Our team has analyzed locations, researched demographics, met with support groups, consulted with area professionals for hours.. and HOURS.. and hours! We do this because YOU are worth it. It is our goal to reach out to as many people as possible. But, we can't decide where to kick off the 2008 year! We've arm wrestled, had ping pong tournaments, basketball games and other battles of wills. So... we need your help to make this decision! We're having a contest. Where do YOU want us to come to? Let us know! For the month of November, we will leave this post up. Reply and shout out to us where you want us to come to. If you have ever wished for OH to come to your area, now's the time to speak up! Get your friends, surgeon and support group involved! Simple reply to this post and let us know the area you want us to come to. At the end of November, we will count up all of the votes and we will make the announcement in December. Rules of the game: -Since this is a member's contest, you must be a member to vote -Each member can only vote once for the same area -Members CAN vote for multiple locations -One post, one vote. If you want to vote for another location, make a separate reply. -All votes have to be a reply to this one of the 'contest' posts -Due to logistics, we may not be able to come to the exact city requested, but we will come to that 'area' as close as possible. So now is the time to let your voice be heard! Where do YOU want us to come to?

I work for the State and I chose Iowa Select / Wellmark Alliance Select. Best deal in my opinion ...... I have premiums .... but after $ 250 medicine deductable for me ......the rest of year is free. My out of pocket max for me is 600 and 800 family. I wouldn't change for nothing. Excellent excellent ins. Blue Access wouldn't cover Bariatric. Just my .02 cents