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PBM
on 5/20/07 9:08 am - Somewhere in the Boonies , IA

I go to Dr Eibes, but I have insurance that will pay for the lap band. My friend in Kansas was self pay and it cost her 14,500.00 for the surgery, and the fills cost her about 225.00 each time. Hope this helps. Didn't they tell you how much at Dr. Eibes? Good luck. Pier

Phyllis H.
on 5/19/07 11:32 am - Conneaut, OH

RNY on 03/13/07

Topic: RE: OT: I Graduated May 17th!!!

Thank you! Oh no job for me...

I will be starting my BA May 29th, they will be 5 week accelerated classes, so I am thinking for me, a job and the fast pace of accelerated classes would be way to much for me.

Stephanie_H
on 5/19/07 11:19 am - Des Moines, IA

Topic: RE: OT: I Graduated May 17th!!!

Congrats on your BIG day!!! I remember when I graduated with both my AS and BA degrees. There is something about completing something to make a better life for you and your family. Enjoy this sense of accomplishment, there will be more to come. Good luck finding a job!!! Congrats again!!! Stephanie

prettywormen
on 5/19/07 10:47 am - port byron, NY

RNY on 09/30/05

Topic: I HAVE BAD NEW

This BOY name josh adkins 124 edgewood stanford ky 40484 is dieing of camcer and last wish is to make the world record by geting the most cards let him get his wish ila

Phyllis H.
on 5/19/07 7:28 am - Conneaut, OH

RNY on 03/13/07

Topic: OT: I Graduated May 17th!!!

Just out of high school I did the college thing and decided it was not for me. I found a man, got married, had 2 children, divorced and decided I wanted more out of life. After 20 years out of school I went back to college in August of 2004. Wednesday May 17th, 2007 I graduated with Honors, I received my Associates Degree in Social Work. I know it is not the typical WOW moment one would post on OH.. but this to me is HUGE WOW moment and I wanted to share with my OH Family. I have included a link if you would like to view the small video I put together of my big day. ( I put this video in my profile, but not sure if it really worked or not) http://www.mydeo.com/videorequest.asp?XID=4510&CID=98617

Stephanie_H
on 5/18/07 12:30 pm - Des Moines, IA

Topic: RE: surgery with Dr. Franks

HI Lisa, It is so nice to see you on the boards. They have been slow lately, not sure why that is. I have heard of Dr. Franks and he is suppose to be really good. That is from other sources. I personally have not seen him. Good Luck with your TT. I am so ready to have one done as well. You will find a job soon. Just keep looking, there is always something out there for you. Take care, Stephanie

lisayoung
on 5/18/07 7:42 am - Des Moines, IA

RNY on 12/22/03

Topic: surgery with Dr. Franks

Well, I have done it. I am having my tummy tuck on June 25, I'm excited, scared, and everything that goes with it. I know I'm now a lurker again, but I'm gonna get back on here, since I was laid off 4 weeks ago, and now not able to find work again. So, I'm stressing out again. I have lost another 10 lbs, just becaues of the stress, and not able to eat much, but I'm actually remembering to take my vitamins. Has anybody had Dr. Franks, he's in Johnston? Just wondering. Thanks Lisa Dr. Eibes did mine December 22, 2003, started at 350 and down to 200

jentheblondie
on 5/18/07 6:50 am - Hawarden, IA

Topic: Mercy Medical Hopeful

Hi there, my name is Jennifer and I weigh about 290 lbs. I am hoping to hear some info and results about people who have had surgery done at Mercy Medical in Sioux City and if so ... are there any that were covered under Medicaid at the time? I am a medicaid member and trying to find out what requirements and steps are necessary to get going on this, I am excited and eager to find out everything I can about this so if there is anyone in the sioux city area that has had a lap band procedure or other related surgery done please let me know what your experience was like. Thanks in advance!