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Topic: Anyone live in Cedar Rapids/Marion Area?
I am looking for a new GP doc. I have not been very happy with the reactions I have gotten when people find out I had WLS. I am looking for a doc in this area that is supportive of my decision and knows how to deal with any issues I may have. Does anyone in this area have any suggestions.
285/264/150/140
Highest/Preop/Current/Goal
Topic: RE: Fellow Iowans, I Need help and advice!
Dear Jen,
It's nice to see someone from this side of the state on the boards.
I have heard of people joining Weigh****chers and doing well. But I really do best when I focus on my proteins and basics. I try to limit my starchy carbs to just one serving per day. And of course the dreaded exercise. I do it but still don't like it. I find going to the support group helps keep me motivated.
Good luck,
Sally
Topic: HELP!!!! Does anyone know how to finance a cosmetic procedure?
I was wondering if anyone out there knows how to finance cosmetic surgery? My insurance company says that removing my "pannis" is cosmetic and they won't cover it. My insurance also has an exclusion on my policy that they won't cover weight loss surgeries of any kind. I need help!!!! 
I need to get this extra skin "weight" removed since it weighs like 50 pounds or more.
Shawn Anderson
Topic: RE: Looking for a support group in DSM area
Thank you so much!
I have the dates marked in my planner.
Sharen
Topic: RE: Looking for a support group in DSM area
Hello welcome to Des Moines. This is the support group that I attend.
Post Date: 4/19/07 7:57 am
Iowa Health-Des Moines Bariatric Support Group Schedule 2007
Our support group is open to all. We meet from 10-12 at 1211 Vine Street Building 2000 in West Des Moines. To get to the support group, take the 8th Street exit off of I-235. Go south on 8th street to Grand Ave. Turn right on Grand and go about 1 mile to Vine Street. Turn left on Vine and go about 0.5 miles to 1211 Vine. The building will be on the left. Proceed to the second building on top of the hill. It is building 2000 and go into the main entrance. We will have signs posted.
Month Topic
May 5 Dealing with those who think you took the easy way out
June 2 Group Therapy
July 7 Group Therapy
August 4 Group Therapy
September 1 Stuff Gift Bags/Prepare for Walk
Sept 29 Walk From Obesity
November 3 Group Therapy
December 1 Holiday Potluck
In the event that we would need to cancel the support group, please watch KCCI- TV 8, WOI-TV 5, WHO-TV 13 for cancellation information. You can also listen to1040 AM, 1350 AM, 940 AM, 107.5 FM, 100.3 FM, 102.4 FM, 104.1 FM, 93.3 FM, 103.3 FM, 92.5 FM, 95 FM, and 97.3 FM.
***** The support group is a requirement prior to surgery for the Iowa Health- Des Moines bariatric program*****
Current weight~ 2/26/2016 ~181
Open RNY~8/24/09~227
Lap Band Removal~06/09~205 lbs
Lap Band~7/18/07~265 lbs
Topic: Looking for a support group in DSM area
I am starting my 5th week out from RNY.
Had my surgery done in IL.
I am hoping to find a support group here in DSM.
Does anyone have any info?
Sharen
Topic: U of IA Hospitals and Dr. Gerke?
My local gastroenterologist(sp?) ordered a CT scan on me due to some abdominal pain I have been having. The CT showed a growth on my pancreas. He has now referred me to Dr. Gerke at the U of IA Hospitals. Just wondering if anyone has been to this doctor or heard anything about him. I am scheduled to see him this Wednesday.
Topic: RE: Fellow Iowans, I Need help and advice!
Are you getting enough protein? You should be getting a minimum of 60 gms a day with 80 being better. Also check your total calorie count. If it's less than 1200 you might need to eat more. If you aren't getting enough calories, your body can go into starvation mode and you won't lose. If you aren't getting all your water in, you may be dehydrated. If you are dehydrated, you can actually gain wt.
There are a lot of us at over 2 years out that are having problems getting those last pesky pounds off. For me, it's what I eat. I have tended to eat too many carbs. Part of that stems from the hypoglycemia I experienced starting at 2 years out. I recently had part of my pancreas removed to correct this and I dropped 10 pounds in about a week. Now I just need to keep it going. I still haven't given up on getting to my goal wt of 142.
You might want to try the time-out diet. You just drink 3 protein shakes a day and that's it. It's been talked about on the WLS Grads board. I don't have the disciple to do that but am trying to do a modified one. We'll see how that goes.
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