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Dr. von Rueden is no longer at Saint Agnes.
For those of you that are/were his patient, will you try to find another bariatric surgeon to follow-up with? If so, who?
I am with Kaiser and haven't yet checked with them to see what their recommendtions are.
~Barb
Highest - 279 (08/2009) Program Weight - 256 (03/10) Surgery Weight - 232 (05/24/11) 
http://www.meetup.com/Weight-Loss-Surgery-Support-A-Whole-New-Life-DMV/
Ann 
Andy - this is from Medicare.gov.
Cosmetic surgery
How often is it covered?
Medicare doesn't cover cosmetic surgery unless it's needed because of accidental injury or to improve the function of a malformed body part. Medicare covers breast prostheses if you had a mastectomy because of breast cancer.
However, you could try calling 1-800-MEDICARE
~Barb
Highest - 279 (08/2009) Program Weight - 256 (03/10) Surgery Weight - 232 (05/24/11)
Never done this before!! Lets have fun and a little support!!
Ann
If you are still looking for a gym buddy, there is a private gym in Laurel for women only. Let me know if you are interested.
HI! Congrats on your decision to join the gym.
I have the same problem, not wanting to workout with a bunch of onlookers as I wiggle and jiggle my way to a healthier me. I go to a private gym called Private Hours. It is in Laurel, for women only on weekend evenings.
Basically, a lady rents the gym after they close for women who are shy.
If you are interested, I can give you more info.
Btw - I am glad to have someone to talk to about this Thanks for sharing your experience.
Duodenal Switch Surgery. I am still in the process of deciding which surgery. I just have the concern of vitamin deficiency issues with Gastric bypass but I haven't ruled it out yet.
What is the DS? My Dr, in Washington DC, highly recommends the gastric bypass, RNY. He says it is less risky and yields the best results. I know there are so many weight loss surgeries and I'm sure many of successful. I just listened to my dr and went with what he wanted to do.
WOW Ginny, that's amazing. I am in the evaluative process with Kaiser. I am looking at the different types of surgeries. I think i want the DS but i don't believe Kaiser offers it. Sorry you had some difficulty with the surgery and pray continued healing for you. I am in the Fort Washington, MD area.
