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kmccrary
on 7/15/08 11:49 am

I am in also. My daughter and I are having surgery and we would like to belong to a support group also. We are having our surgeries done in Oklahoma and they have a great support group with a lot of people and it is open to anyone. It really ticks me off that Solutions for Life is being so closed-minded about opening up their support group.

Kim

Kim

kmccrary
on 7/15/08 11:20 am

VSG on 07/17/08

Topic: RE: Wichita Area Surgery

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy. Basically it is similar to the RNY only they remove the extra stomach and do not reroute the intestines. I am having it done in Edmond, OK on Thursday. It is a safer procedure than the RNY and does not have the malabsorbtion side effects.

Kim

Kim

FlowerMomi
on 7/15/08 7:28 am - Wichita, KS

Lap Band on 06/30/08

Topic: RE: Wichita Area Surgery

Ok, I'd call Dr. Dorts office back and ask for someone in the billing department and find out who can work on your behalf to inform the insurance company that the only Dr's who perform WLS only do them @ Via Christi. good luck.

* * * * *Christie* * * * *
* Momi of 4 beautiful daughters and Lily the cat! *

FlowerMomi
on 7/15/08 7:04 am - Wichita, KS

Lap Band on 06/30/08

Topic: RE: Wichita Support Group

I'm in....if I remember right their meeting time doesn't work well for me.
Can a Bandster be in with you all? :) :::crossing fingers:::

* * * * *Christie* * * * *
* Momi of 4 beautiful daughters and Lily the cat! *

Mendee M.
on 7/15/08 7:03 am, edited 7/15/08 7:03 am - Mulvane, KS

RNY on 11/10/08

Topic: RE: Wichita Area Surgery

Thanks for the info. I actually just got off the phone with SFL. My insurance denied me because Dr. Dort can operate at Wesley. However, I called his office, and his nurse advised he does not do ANY WLS at Wesley. I feel like I am caught in the middle, and no one knows who to talk to.

I have Aetna insurance, which seems to not have any hang-ups and will pay 100% if I can get it approved.

~~Mendee~~

10 pounds below goal!

FlowerMomi
on 7/15/08 7:03 am - Wichita, KS

Lap Band on 06/30/08

Topic: RE: Wichita Area Surgery

LOL! Good cuz I'd have to give you up too.

I haven't been to a support group meeting yet (daughters wrapping up their softball season) but plan to soon. Who runs the meeting?

* * * * *Christie* * * * *
* Momi of 4 beautiful daughters and Lily the cat! *

Wiseman
on 7/15/08 6:39 am - Wichita, KS

RNY on 11/08/05

Topic: RE: Wichita Area Surgery

I am glad you are doing great. I was happy to do my part, you did the hard stuff. And don't worry, I never tell the "boss".

Life is a journey, don't waste the trip.

Mike Wise

300.6/188.2/178

RNY/11/08/05

FlowerMomi
on 7/15/08 6:24 am - Wichita, KS

Lap Band on 06/30/08

Topic: RE: Wichita Area Surgery

*shhhh* don't tell the boss! :) Hey Mike, it's me. I'm doing well...thank you. Seriously, THANK YOU....if it were for you, your guidance and expertise I wouldn't be sitting on this side of the boards. Many thanks and heartfelt praises for you!