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faith2hope
on 8/17/09 3:24 am
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Hi, I am presently looking for a plastic surgeon in  Southern Idaho (preferrably Boise, Twin Falls area) that will accept medicaid. I need to have a pannis removed as it has become a health issue.
Does anyone know if there is someone who will accept medicaid. My doctor said that where it has become a health issue medicaid will cover plastic surgery.

Band2gether
on 8/12/09 6:52 am - Eagle, ID
Topic: RE: Boise Band conference, Oct 9-11

As Sandy said, the Band2gether Get2gether - 2nd Annual National Lap Band Conference will be in Boise, October 9-11, at the Boise Centre on the Grove.  Our keynote speaker this year is LuLu Roman from the hit TV comedy series, Hee Haw!.  LuLu has lost over 200 pounds with her band and has an incredible story to share about her journey to victory over life-long obesity. 

Among our list of presenters and educators are Dr. Bryan Anderson, medical director for the Minimally Invasive Bariatric Surgery Program at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise; Melanie Machado, of Pacific Nutrition and Wellness, a state-of-the-art weight loss surgical program in Edmonds, Washington; Dr. Jacqueline Jacques, the chief science officer of Bariatric Advantage.  For a complete list of our speakers and for the detailed schedule, please go to:

http://band2gether.net/09g2g

Hurry! Early registration ends August 15th!

For travelers: Check our site for the fantastic room rates being offered to conference attendees at the beautiful Grove Hotel!  Special parking rates are available for downtown parking.

To visit our lap band support site, go to http://band2gether.net

Susan Morris
Founder and CEO
Band2gether, Inc.
(b2g is a non profit organization)

SandyR
on 8/8/09 5:55 am - Portland, OR
Topic: Boise Band conference, Oct 9-11
For those interested, here is another great upcoming Band conference:

the Band 2 Gether  (B2G) Conference  in Boise,Idaho,
October 9-11, 2009.

Here is a link to the conference flyers and registration forms:

http://band2gether. net/09g2g/ B2G_09_Flyer. pdf

http://band2gether. net/09g2g/ B2G_09_Reg. pdf

Sandy r
Band Educator



DISCLAIMER:  Any suggestions or comments are not intended as medical advice, but only as general information. Please always contact your own surgeon or his staff for any specific problems or concerns you are having. Although I have many years as a medical professional and band educator,  I offer suggestions here only  as an experienced Bandster. 
pacificrose
on 7/26/09 4:02 am - Twin Falls, ID
Topic: RE: diet for those that have gained????
I have heard of this but I don;t know anything about it.  I wish I did.  If you find out anything let me  know please.
StaceyNJ
on 7/11/09 10:14 am - Brick, NJ
Topic: Come Join Us!
A new Weight loss support group has been formed via Facebook....it is the :

NJ WLS Group

We would like to welcome All members of OH - regardless of what type of surgery you have had or state you call home.

This is a secret facebook group - it will not show up in your Facebook profile and only Admins can invite members.

If you are interested please PM me with your FB info and I will send a FB friends request to you - once you accept it I will send the invite to you - we look forward to meeting everyone!


Stacey

rit_raz
on 7/9/09 11:36 am
Topic: RE: Fills in Boise
I would try Dr. VAlentine in Nampa ID. He was my surgeon and is GREAT!!!
candicelouise
on 6/21/09 1:35 pm - lewiston, ID
Topic: RE: WLS patients in Moscow Idaho
hey there :)  sorry this is such a late reply, i dont check the forus here often.  Im in lewiston.  I dont know many ppl here that have had surgery.  we have a monthly support group at tri-state hospital in clarkston if you're interested.  its the first thursday of each month at 6pm in the meeting room @ tri-state.
if you wanna chat more you can email me candilou @ cableone . net (take out the spaces)  put somewhere in the message that youre from the OH forums :)
Candi
shepkatt
on 6/5/09 3:28 am - Coronado, CA
Topic: BariatricTV Episode 32 - The Weight Loss Saboteur

In this weeks episode we have a FOW with a cute coat, expose the Weight Loss Saboteur, take a look at the week before surgery and introduce you to a self professed Lap Band King!

HIGHLIGHTS

  • This weeks “Freak of the Week" is Sirenscry
  • Why? Cause she can reach all her 2000 parts.
  • We introduce you to our version of the Weight Loss Saboteur.
  • The pusher…who pushes the sweets and fattening foods.
  • The Underminer…whose negativity is always about.
  • The Stuffer, who wants to continue to stuff you with food..
  • Sometimes those closest to us becomes our saboteur.
  • We give some tips on how to deal with the Weight loss Saboteur.
  • So you are down to your last week before surgery? What will it be like?
  • You may want to give up caffeine a few weeks in advance.
  • Avoid the last meal syndrome.
  • Having a stressful week before surgery..is normal.
  • We highlight another website for bandsters…Lapbandking.com
If you haven'****ched BariatricTV yet - what are you waiting for?  Lots of fun and good information!

http://www.bariatrictv.com
~lynnda

BrettJAnderson
on 6/5/09 2:43 am
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Dr. Bryan Anderson in Boise accepts Medicare patients who qualify for his LAP-BAND services.  
Please check us out at www.idaholapbandsurgery.com
or call the office at  208-377-2273
shepkatt
on 5/4/09 12:15 am - Coronado, CA
Topic: BariatricTV Episode 27 - We don't need no Expectations

In episode 27 we have a new FOW (Freak of the Week),  answer your request for video commenting, take a look at post weight loss surgery expectations and do a quick review of Celebrate Vitamins.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Our Freak of the week is….Tammy or T2Nashville.
  • We’ve added new functionality to BTV…you can post Video responses.
  • We’ll be putting a “how to" video on our site later on this week.
  • Expectations…we all have them.
  • You need to manage your expectations by adjusting them constantly.
  • We are celebrating with Celebrate Vitamins.
  • Toni talks about her new passionate love affair with Celebrate Vitamins.
Come on over and join the fun

http://www.bariatrictv.com
~lynnda

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