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Topic: RE: Checking in!!
Paul - I've missed chatting with you. We always seem to be struggling withe the same issues at the same time! I'm hoping that now my pain is going to be managed better, that I can start living my life again. I probably won't even know anyone at coffee now - it's been so long since I've attended!! My kids are even missing it!
I look forward to seeing you and catching up next weekend if you can make it.
I look forward to seeing you and catching up next weekend if you can make it.
Nicole
Highest (Oct. '09) ~ 335 Surgery ~ 292.2 Current ~ 217.8.0 Goal ~ 170
Highest (Oct. '09) ~ 335 Surgery ~ 292.2 Current ~ 217.8.0 Goal ~ 170
Topic: Where is the South Metro coffee this week (10/29)?
Hi! I might be able to make it to coffee this week. Where and when is it?
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
CW: 130ish HW: 264 SW:254 Hgt: 5'2
Goals-Dr:159-MET Mine:140-MET!!! Final Goal: 135-MET!!!!!
W4:-22 W8:-11 W12:-10.5 W16:-12 W20:-11.5 W24:-9.5 W28:-8 W32:-7.5 W36:-8 W40:-7.5 W44:-5 W48: -4.5 1Yr/W52: -7
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on 10/27/11 11:07 pm - Clear Lake, MN
on 10/27/11 11:07 pm - Clear Lake, MN
Topic: Long Island OH conference fun
I met these wonderful ladies at the OH conference in Long Island this past weekend.....OH had a costume party Friday night, it was a blast to see all these "Loosers" in costumes. On Saturday night was the fashion show, we all got to walk the cat walk, it was fun....So inspiring to see everyone, the gal to the very right in the nurse costume lost 190 pounds! Truely amazing and so inspiring....
Topic: RE: Frustrated...need surgery now or by year end!!
Thanks! Yes, I have talked to Nicky several times and she is great!!! I met with Dr. Kelly yesterday and I really like how he took the time to answer all of my questions and I feel very good about going ahead with my decision once I talked with him! 60 lbs???? good for you!!! Can't wait to be in your shoes!!
Topic: RE: Support Group questions
St. Paul Surgeons does one every month in Woodbury. I go to that one.
Topic: RE: Frustrated...need surgery now or by year end!!
Dr. Kelly did my RNY and I thank him every day for it! It's a miracle! I was originally going to get the lap band but when I had my preop appointment I learned I wasn't the best candidate so decided to switch to RNY. Great decision for me and I'm down 60 pounds at four months out. Yeehaw!
It only took me one day to get my surgery approval back but it can take up to two weeks. They usually only go over the cases once or twice a week and I just happen to have mine sent in the day they were going over them so heard back right away.
It's usually about a month from pre-op appointment to surgery depending on if they want you to lose weight on a liquid diet first. I didn't have to do that but my friend did. All depends on your size and your liver, I guess.
Nicky, the St. Paul Surgeons insurance coordinator is a rockstar and super helpful. If there's a way to get your surgery in by the end of the year, she will find a way! Good luck!
It only took me one day to get my surgery approval back but it can take up to two weeks. They usually only go over the cases once or twice a week and I just happen to have mine sent in the day they were going over them so heard back right away.
It's usually about a month from pre-op appointment to surgery depending on if they want you to lose weight on a liquid diet first. I didn't have to do that but my friend did. All depends on your size and your liver, I guess.
Nicky, the St. Paul Surgeons insurance coordinator is a rockstar and super helpful. If there's a way to get your surgery in by the end of the year, she will find a way! Good luck!
Topic: RE: Support Group questions
There is a difference in the hospital information sessions and thier support groups, The support group for Abbott MPLS and St Joseph St Paul meet on the second Tuesday of the month.Park Nicolette, Unity, Unitied also have groups, you have to go to their websites for time.
Maybe what you sre looking for is a goos coffe group. There have been several operation in the Twin City metro area. Maple grove and Burnsville have been the most active. They meet on Saturday morning for about an hour and a half. We have fun and good conversation.
I will be out of town this weekend, but can give you more infoo if you would like to join us.
Paul
Maybe what you sre looking for is a goos coffe group. There have been several operation in the Twin City metro area. Maple grove and Burnsville have been the most active. They meet on Saturday morning for about an hour and a half. We have fun and good conversation.
I will be out of town this weekend, but can give you more infoo if you would like to join us.
Paul
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
Topic: RE: Checking in!!
Hi Nicoe, I will be looking forward to seeing you on the second weekend. We al begin to strugge this far out, but at least we can be there for tips and encouragement.
55# Lost pre Surgery on 2/15/10, 100+ # lost post surgery
Topic: RE: Checking in!!
Good Luck! I know what you are going through. I used to get really bad migrains a few years back. Mine were caused by artificial sweetners and nitraites. I was able to change my diet and haven't had any since.
Topic: RE: Checking in!!
In order to get Botox approved by insurance, you have to try a certain number of medications from different categories. The one that I am on now, is the last category I have to try. Unless this starts working, I can have my neurologist put in for a prior auth. for botox in a couple of weeks. I've heard from a few people who have friends that it works wonders for. I'd love to find some relief...I never had a single migraine before my RNY. Thanks for the suggestion!
Nicole
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