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Topic: RE: Any MDers choose Franklin Square and can share some info?
Thank you so much for sharing that. I'm obviously in Frederick County. I've set my heart on the DS based on my BMI being over 50 and the fact that it combines restrictive and malabsorption. The other things that sold me on it is that you still get to eat. 
And that the side effects of carbs are unpleasant enough to keep you from indulging too often. But the stuff you should eat you can really enjoy due to the malabsorption. The only trade off is vitamin supplements (which I think is smart any way) and staying on top of your blood work. I also like that it leaves your pyloric valve intact.
Otherwise I think I'd choose the VSG with the idea I could easily revise to DS later - which just goes to show how sold I am on the DS. LOL So I obsess a bit.
When I hear from Franklin Square I'll post back here so you get the news.
Take care!
Brenda
And that the side effects of carbs are unpleasant enough to keep you from indulging too often. But the stuff you should eat you can really enjoy due to the malabsorption. The only trade off is vitamin supplements (which I think is smart any way) and staying on top of your blood work. I also like that it leaves your pyloric valve intact.Otherwise I think I'd choose the VSG with the idea I could easily revise to DS later - which just goes to show how sold I am on the DS. LOL So I obsess a bit.
When I hear from Franklin Square I'll post back here so you get the news.
Take care!
Brenda
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on 2/21/12 8:00 pm
on 2/21/12 8:00 pm
Topic: RE: Any MDers choose Franklin Square and can share some info?
I don't really have any info for you - although I am interested in hearing what you find out! I'm only about a month or two into my 6 month insurance requirement and I am going back and forth between the VSG and the DS except my surgeon doesn't do the DS. :/
Also - I'm still researching closer support groups in the area (Carroll Co.) and will pass any info that I find on... :)
Also - I'm still researching closer support groups in the area (Carroll Co.) and will pass any info that I find on... :)
Topic: Any MDers choose Franklin Square and can share some info?
So I really want the DS and Franklin Square in B'more does it but I know nothing about the Franklin Square program.
Originally I'd been planning on going to a dr in VA but he has a huge program fee and surgeon fee above what insurance covers.
I am 3 months into my six month monitored weight loss for my insurance and interested in any program fees that Franklin Square may have as it's quite a hike from my area of MD in Brunswick.
It'd be so much easier if I wanted another surgery but I know the DS is the tool for me due to the amount of weight I have to lose.
Also anyone know of any support groups in the Frederick MD area??
Any info you guys have would be greatly appreciated!
Originally I'd been planning on going to a dr in VA but he has a huge program fee and surgeon fee above what insurance covers.
I am 3 months into my six month monitored weight loss for my insurance and interested in any program fees that Franklin Square may have as it's quite a hike from my area of MD in Brunswick.
It'd be so much easier if I wanted another surgery but I know the DS is the tool for me due to the amount of weight I have to lose.
Also anyone know of any support groups in the Frederick MD area??
Any info you guys have would be greatly appreciated!
Topic: RE: Doctors in Maryland
I am using Dr. LoMenzo who is aat the University Of Maryland Medical Center.
There are no program fees and the Nutritionist Robin is the best (no fee).
But just call around and also call your insurance company and they can guide you as well.
http://www.umm.edu/weightloss/index.htm
There are no program fees and the Nutritionist Robin is the best (no fee).
But just call around and also call your insurance company and they can guide you as well.
http://www.umm.edu/weightloss/index.htm
Topic: RE: Doctors in Maryland
Hey! I just got sleeved on 2-8 by Kuldeep Singh at St.Agnes hospital. Dr. Singh is seriously the sweetest and best guy ever. I live two hours away from him (and any other bariatric doctors really). Dr. Singh doesnt make you use their doctors (psych, etc.), which was easy on me, I would get my tests done and go up there.
The only thing is that the nutritionist (who is excellent) has her own fee and isnt associated with them, but you HAVE to use her, since the new year I believe she costs $215. It includes everything you need before and after surgery (class wise).
Dr. Singh was named Maryland's top doc's for a couple years now, and he is an excellent surgeon.
Nancy (nutritionist) website is www.nutrition5.com
Dr.Singh website is www.myliteweight.com
Hope this helps!
The only thing is that the nutritionist (who is excellent) has her own fee and isnt associated with them, but you HAVE to use her, since the new year I believe she costs $215. It includes everything you need before and after surgery (class wise).
Dr. Singh was named Maryland's top doc's for a couple years now, and he is an excellent surgeon.
Nancy (nutritionist) website is www.nutrition5.com
Dr.Singh website is www.myliteweight.com
Hope this helps!
Topic: RE: Doctors in Maryland
GBMC's support group meeting are not mandatory. The meetings are a great place to meet others going through the same things as you are. I'm 2 months post op from GBMC. Great hospital and doctors, Dr.Liao was excellent.
Topic: RE: Newest newbie
Hi Red!! Welcome to the boards and best of luck on your Weigh Loss Journey!
Mitzi
HW:287 SW:253 CW: 178 (75 lbs lost since surgery) GW: 165
Ticker reflects weight loss since start of WLS journey (April 2009):
"Every day, in every way, I'm getting better, Better & BETTER!" ~ José Silva
Topic: RE: Not Doing So Great
Hi Wesley! We have a lot in common.... too much!! I live in SS, MD... my surgeon was also Dr. Cantor... my surgery is 2 years ago.... and yep... I gained 20 lbs back, lost 6 already so 14 now.
But, I'm in Physical Therapy and can't do a regular gym routine yet. (Had 3 - yes 3 hip replacements since my VSG) Kinda depressed about everything, healing but not fast enough, never made goal weight and blah, blah, blah. In all honesty, I started eating desserts and more carbs, bottom line. No ones fault but my own!!! But I'm working on getting back to at least where I was and then some!!
Do you go to the post op meetings at Holy Cross? I've not been in a long time. Too long. Maybe we can meet up at next one!?
Take care, stay strong and we'll get back on track!
But, I'm in Physical Therapy and can't do a regular gym routine yet. (Had 3 - yes 3 hip replacements since my VSG) Kinda depressed about everything, healing but not fast enough, never made goal weight and blah, blah, blah. In all honesty, I started eating desserts and more carbs, bottom line. No ones fault but my own!!! But I'm working on getting back to at least where I was and then some!!
Do you go to the post op meetings at Holy Cross? I've not been in a long time. Too long. Maybe we can meet up at next one!?
Take care, stay strong and we'll get back on track!
Mitzi
HW:287 SW:253 CW: 178 (75 lbs lost since surgery) GW: 165
Ticker reflects weight loss since start of WLS journey (April 2009):
"Every day, in every way, I'm getting better, Better & BETTER!" ~ José Silva
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