Hi there, I am glad to hear you are very happy with Dr. Valentine. I was relieved after I met with him for the first time. He seems to be very real. Thanks so much for the encouragement. Fortunately my health insurance does pay for this type of surgery. I have had it approved for Dr. Oaley in Boise but he is out of network for me. So we are waiting for that approval to get cancelled and then Danielle can go forward with whatever she has to begin. There always seems to be a clincher or as my former co-workers would say...there's always something poking us in the neck. lol Thanks for being there.. You can also count on me for someone to talk to my email is [email protected].

Hi, I am in Twin Falls. I am having surgery in Mexico 10-25-05 and I was also wondering about a Twin Falls WLS support group, I know there are a few of us here in Twin that had or is having surgery so maybe we could get together and form our own if there is not one already. Though I think that I have read about one somewhere. I will check up on it and let you know - ok. Jeremy

Hello everyone, I am in Twin Falls and just wanted to introduce myself to everyone on the Idaho board. I am having surgery in Ensenada with Dr. Aguirre on Oct 25, so I spend most of my time on the SOB (south of the boarder) board. I am curious if there is anyone I haven't already met that has gone south for open RNY or is considering it. Take care all, Jeremy

Hi Amanda I just wanted to ask you if you have checked out the south of the boarder site on Obesity? I am on this site tonight because I will be returning to Idaho next year and wanted to see what was going on here. My daughter went to Dr. Oakley and I also had plans to go to him until I was told that they wouldnt give me a cash discount for the surgery.. My daughters Blue Cross plan paid thousands less then I was going to have to pay... So I checked into south of the boarder site here and decided to go to mexico for my surgery.. There is an active support group online there and they might even have info on the surgeon you have chosen.. I know that one of the girls who is getting ready for surgery in Ensenada, Mexico is from Twin Falls area herself... As far as I know Dr. Oakleys meetings are open to the public, my daughter goes to them sometimes. She say's they are a good source of info and clothes. Good luck to you in your decision.. GerrAnn

Hello Everyone, I haven't been on here much, but mostly on the march board, but I was wondering if there are many people on here from up this way? It would be so nice to have a support group around here. Thanks, Becky