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Jenn A.
on 10/19/07 6:30 am - Visalia, CA
Topic: Calling all Teachers~ School, Home School or Sunday School

Calling all Teachers~ School, Home School or Sunday School

 

I am working on a holiday project for Marine Recruits who are sick or injured and having to spend time in Medical Rehab Platoon. Many of the recruits don't know if they will get sent home or they will get to see their dream come true. Below is a letter if you can read it and help out that would be great. Thanks, Jenn I am with a group call Marine Moms Online (MMO). We are an Internet support group for thousands of families of the Marine Corps. Each holiday season we turn our attention to sick and injured recruits at the Training Depots in both San Diego and Parris Island . These young men and women, approx 750, have been removed from regular training and will be in the Special Training Company (STC) over the holiday season. On Christmas morning MMO delivers a patriotic holiday stocking to each of these recruits. The stockings are filled with items that have been donated from various sources. In the stockings the recruits receive phone cards, envelopes, stamps, note pads and pens. But the key "gift" in this stocking is a bundle of letters that we collect from children all over the country. Last year each recruit had 12 letters in their stocking. That is over 8000 letters! Our goal is to bring cheer to these special recruits on Christmas Day and to show them how much we support them and stand behind their determination to become a United States Marine. And you can be part of that impact - in a very simple way! Would you please help by collecting letters and/or drawings from children of all ages? The subject can be patriotic, holiday wishes, or even a simple thank you for serving our county. It can be from schools, Sunday schools, clubs, and just your own kids. The end result is letters. However you decide is the best way for your class or school to participate is greatly appreciated. Following are simple guidelines for the letters. - Notes, letter, pictures and cards accepted. - Salutation should be "Dear Recruit" - Envelope for each letter/drawing is not necessary - send it all in one package to the address below. - NO personal return addresses. - Mark the back of each note with a classroom sticker or stamp with the school address, if they desire possible responses from recruits. Please mail your letters to arrive by December 5, 2007 to this address: MMO Holiday Project c/o The Avery’s

2403 West Sunnyside Ave Visalia CA 93277
Thanks in advance for your support of our project. We can make the Christmas season just a little better for these recruits who SO desire to serve our country. Sincerely, Jennifer Avery P.S. You can view photos from past visits at this website: http://marinemomvisits.com

 

Jenn  ~ Obesity Help Support Group Coach~
    
**In Memory of My Son PFC Jeffrey A. Avery KIA Iraq 4/23/07 **
 
If you can't stand behind our Troops feel free to stand in front of them!

 

 

 

 

 

Tonya M.
on 10/18/07 11:34 pm - Fort Dodge, IA
Topic: RE: IA Medicaid question!!!
Thanks for your advice Kelly!
Kelly K.
on 10/18/07 11:14 pm - Knoxville, IA
Topic: RE: IA Medicaid question!!!
If you have a lot of different weight loss attempts but they are just not documented if I were you I would appeal the denial.  You will be able to present your case with ALL the things you have done to an administrative law judge.  I am an case worker for Medicaid and I have seen it work.

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Tonya M.
on 10/18/07 1:37 pm - Fort Dodge, IA
Topic: IA Medicaid question!!!
Hey OH fam...ok so this may be a silly question, but I am just wondering if anyone here recently has had WLS using Iowa Medicaid as your insurance?  I found out I have to do a 6 month supervised diet and am wondering if I can get out of it anyway or if its mandatory??  I know sometimes there are little underlying lines people can find that can will let them do something alternative, you just have to look for them??  Any feedback would be helpful! Thanks!

Remember to: "Love God, Love Yourself & Love Others"

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katiegirl515
on 10/18/07 8:26 am - West Des Moines, IA
Topic: RE: Anyone who went through Mercy Capitol...
Thank you very much for your reply Jennifer! I just had the first class yesterday and I did find it very informative! I have my diet and exercise class this coming Tuesday the 23rd. I really like the nurses and staff there and think I made a very good decision by choosing their program!  Thanks again. Katie

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Jen1013
on 10/17/07 2:33 am - Des Moines, IA
Topic: RE: Anyone who went through Mercy Capitol...

My name is Jennifer.  I had my surgery at Mercy Capitol.  I had to pay for classes.  The classes are very helpful, they go over the program, and make sure you understand gastric bypass procedure.  Then you have diet and exercise calsses.  The go over the diet plan after surgery, and exercise before and after surgery.  I thought it was very worth while.  You'll always have a dietician to work with, to help you through the process.  Very Good Program!

Jen

Ronda E.
on 10/16/07 8:57 am - Tustin Ranch, CA
Topic: OH Magazine Issue 5
You cheered for him on TV when he walked away with the Biggest Loser title and now you can read about Erik Chopin and his decision to forgo weight loss surgery and choose to lose his weight through diet and exercise. Erik's story about weight loss and plastic surgery appears in the latest issue of OH Magazine, as well as a sidebar from his plastic surgeon Dr. Andre Aboolian who explains what you need to know if considering plastic surgery. Readers will also learn about Lap Band fills; saline vs. silicone breast implants--what you need to know; finding intimacy; and fitness basics. You will also receive delicious recipes for the fall season and see before and after photos of your fellow OH members. This issue offers something for everyone whether you are considering weight loss surgery, already underwent weight loss surgery or are losing those excess pounds through diet and exercise. If you are already a subscriber, your issue is on its way. If you still need to subscribe to this bi-monthly publication, and receive six issues for the low price of $25, please click on the purple word Magazine at the top of this page or go directly to http://www.oh-magazine.com. If you have any questions regarding your current subscription, or need help subscribing, please email Annie at [email protected].
Ronda Einbinder
OH Magazine
Public Relations/Staff Writer

katiegirl515
on 10/16/07 8:51 am - West Des Moines, IA
Topic: RE: Anyone who went through Mercy Capitol...
Thank you both for your responses. I don't mind paying the extra money for the classes, just wondered what they were about. I really like Mercy Capitol so far but thanks for your recommendation for the Grinnell Progam!

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Kelly K.
on 10/16/07 6:42 am - Knoxville, IA
Topic: RE: Anyone who went through Mercy Capitol...
If you are not comfortable with that Grinnell is a "Center for Excellence" and they do not charge.  I had a wonderful experience there.  They have a great website as well. http://www.grinnellbariatrics.com/bariatrics.htm

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Stephanie_H
on 10/15/07 8:57 am - Des Moines, IA
Topic: RE: Anyone who went through Mercy Capitol...
I am so sorry, I don't think that they had these classes when I went through. If they did, the program was so new that they didn't charge for the classes. I was patient number 15 and I had mine done open. Sorry I couldn't be very much help. I would just call and ask then what the charges are for. The least they can do is tell you. Stephanie
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