Bonjour!!!  
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I am Faith, I had RNY in 2008. I live in Evangeline and work in Jennings. Any one close to me?

I have trouble with thinking that I am bigger than my true size. It sucks lol I was diagnosed with OCD with it and I am getting help.  
I am so happy I started the journey! I didn't want my children to grow up with out a mommy. My mother was murdered and my dad passed in 2006. We did invetro fertilization for our first born so I had all the motivation I needed.

I love to sing and dance. i am a social bug!
I dont make time for friends and family like I should.
I hate feet.
Love the color pink!
I do believe in God.


What about you?

 Did you ever get your letter with preop appointment yet? I did not recieve mine yet!

Ok first off is a referral from your pcp. Not just any referral. It has to state that you have been on a weight lose plan. Low calorie for 6 months are longer or belonged to weigh****chers, atkins or any other weight lose plan or clinic. Have copies of your last 6 months to a year pcp office visits notes, you can get these copies from your pcp. Fact is with medicaid you have to have evidence. Also do you have athritis, sleep apnea, hypertension or any other disease that is weight related... if so make sure it is included on the referral and include documentation. On your first visit at Bellows's office you will meet two wonderful people they are Shiela and Vanessa. These nurses will tell you what has to be completed before you can apply for approval from medicaid. PLEASE listen to them, they are very knowledgable. If they tell you that you have to drop x amount of pounds.... DO IT!!!....
My journey was a visit to a Psychiatrist, a sleep study, a Nutritionist, a Physical therapist and my final visit will be to a Cardiologist for pre-op clearance. I think all of Bellows's patients basically go through same regime.
From your first visit till time of surgery is about 8 months sometimes a little longer, some may view this as a long wait but in reality it a VERY GOOD thing. First off, being overweight means your liver is bigger than normal. If your liver is to big, NO SURGERY.... You have alot of time to work on reducing its size. Do this by cutting down on sugar and carbs and loading up on high protien foods. High protien shakes help out alot with this issue. Also start walking alot, this will help reduce any blood clots after surgery. If there is anything else I can help you with... just ask.
louisianawench

I never see too much from Louisiana either, and you know we got lots of overweight people in this state with all our good Cajun food!!

Hello,
I just wanted to let people know and anyt there is a forum for the community and anyone who is friendly and want to stop by. I was very active 3 years ago and would like to see it become active again.   It is listed under  "weight loss related"

I am not attempting to offend anyone. I understand that some might not agree with me posting. I am doing it to help LGBT people. Everyone has the right to not agree. I respect that.

                                                             Thank You !
    
                                                                    Sean


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