I see Dr. Bradley Beer with Mercy.  He is located on Blairsferry Road near the Edgewood Road intersection.  His phone # is 365-7521.  He has been very supportive of me with my decision to look into WLS.  They also have a lab right in the office, so no need to go out for that.   I know he is taking new patients. Karla

Hey everyone! My name is Katie and I am pretty new to this site. I am just starting the journey and I absolutely love this site! If any of you have any words of advice or anything please feel free to let me know! I would appreciate any information that you could send my way. Also, add me as a friend and we can share stories and whatnot! Thanks! Have a great day!

I had my surgery with Dr. G on August 2nd and everything went GREAT! The nursing staff was truly WONDERFUL.  We're staying at a local hospital until next Thursday. I'm still a little ouchy, but pain meds have really been great to manage my pain.

Let us hear from you!  Go to www.rubycruises.com, and in the upper right hand corner, you may pre-register (at no cost) for next year’s cruise!  It will be once again on Mariner of the Seas, sailing on a week long adventure to the Western Caribbean (Labadee, Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel) from Port Canaveral, near Orlando .

 

 

To date, we have nearly 200 OH’ers registered for this cruise!  WOW!  You’ll see lots of familiar faces, and some new ones too!  We currently have bariatric surgeons, a plastic surgeon, a bariatric coordinator, a nutritionist, and a fitness instructor joining in for next year’s activities.  BUT…..this is also your cruise VACATION, and a chance to meet, mingle and CELEBRATE with your fellow WLS’ers!! 

 

 

ALL are welcome – pre-op’s, post-op’s, of ALL TYPES of WLS, family members and friends, so fill out your pre-registration form today!

 

 

Watch the board for more information and updates coming SOON!!

 

 

Check out my profile for pictures of MARINER OF THE SEAS from a cruise I did with my family in 12/04, and from just two weeks ago when I did an inspection tour for this year's CRUISE TO LOSE!  Make sure you check out the pictures of the Royal Promenade, ROCK CLIMBING WALL(!!!!), 18-Hole Mini Golf Course, ICE SKATING RINK (again, !!!!!!) among other points of interest!  The Royal Promenade has café’s and bistro’s, and Promenade Cabins overlooking the “main street” – these areas are actually “Inside cabins” retrofitted with a picture window overlooking the promenade!  NO OTHER CRUISE LINE offers such a great, inexpensive alternative to what would otherwise be an “Inside”!!  Each day there are various activities here, including parades, parties (70’s and 80’s parties, Mardi Gras, etc.), and while at sea, the shops along the mall are open for business!

 

 

Go to www.rubycruises.com to PRE-REGISTER – upper right hand corner.  If you have any questions, you may PM me here, email me at [email protected], or call me TOLL FREE at 866-685-RUBY (7829). 

 

 

Don’t miss the boat!  C’mon and join in the FUN!!!  Talk to you SOON, and see you ONBOARD!  Remember to watch here for UPDATES!   ~ Terri

Is it excluded or does it say "cosmetic"?  Because the excess skin we need removed is NOT cosmetic.  Check with a plastic surgeon and have them try to submit it.  Be sure if you have rashes, that you are having them documented and treated.  The rash thing is pretty key in this process.  That changes it from cosmetic to necessary.  The only thing you are out is your time and possibly the consult fee with the plastics doc.  Give it a whirl and be presistant.