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Topic: RE: Dr Hornbostel is moving
He is actually closer to me in St Joe than in Sedalia. I am so excited! I have the 4 hour pre-meeting coming up next week. Dietician, PT, Psychiatrist. Hopefully after all of that I can be cleared for the procedure!
Topic: RE: Hi Everyone! Introductig Me! :)
Welcome to our family. Ive been coming here off and on for almost 7 years. I will be 6 years out this coming July. Im still losing and its been a fantastic journey. Ive had my ups and downs but all in all its been worth it all. God Bless you on your jounery .......Craig
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Craig Lee Watts
"Reach Out & Touch The Lord As He Goes By"
426 lbs Starting weight
212 lbs Goal Weight
159lbs AS OF 05,18.2013_______________________
267lbs PRAISE GOD.....
Topic: RE: First appointment on the 15th
Very Good...
I tried to go through Depaul a couple of years ago and was denied for lack of a 6 month diet. At the time I just couldn't figure out what had happened. They told me I was a ideal candidate but when the denial came they dropped me real quick.
Newstart on the other hand did there homework and told me up front what I needed and what I needed to do. So far so good. Lauren has worked with me every month and has been great. I to needed to lose about 10 or so lbs for the surgery and I lost 12 in the first month of the diet. This last month I was afraid to go as I knew the results was not as good as the first month.. I ended up losing another lb and Laren and Dr Follwell did hammer me about it and told me to keep up the good work.
I am on track for late May early June as far as the surgery goes.. Right now I am looking at having the Sleeve done but would change to the Bypass if Dr Follwell suggested it would be better.
I tried to go through Depaul a couple of years ago and was denied for lack of a 6 month diet. At the time I just couldn't figure out what had happened. They told me I was a ideal candidate but when the denial came they dropped me real quick.
Newstart on the other hand did there homework and told me up front what I needed and what I needed to do. So far so good. Lauren has worked with me every month and has been great. I to needed to lose about 10 or so lbs for the surgery and I lost 12 in the first month of the diet. This last month I was afraid to go as I knew the results was not as good as the first month.. I ended up losing another lb and Laren and Dr Follwell did hammer me about it and told me to keep up the good work.
I am on track for late May early June as far as the surgery goes.. Right now I am looking at having the Sleeve done but would change to the Bypass if Dr Follwell suggested it would be better.
Topic: Hi Everyone! Introductig Me! :)
Hello, all!
Just wanted to make a quick introduction. I'm new to the boards here. I just found out that my insurance from my new job will cover bariatric surgery, so I'm really in the research stage right now while I wait for eligibility to begin next month. I'm hoping to have surgery this fall.
A little bit about me: I'm 38, from Kansas City (well, Independece), a mother of 3 and a grandmother to one precious little 6-week old girl, and generally pretty happy about every aspect of my life except my weight, so now it's time to change that. I love music, reading, hanging out with my family, and general girly, fashion-oriented type things. I'm hoping to find lots of great friends here that share my interests and want to support one another on this journey.
So yeah...that's about it. Pleased to meet you!
Just wanted to make a quick introduction. I'm new to the boards here. I just found out that my insurance from my new job will cover bariatric surgery, so I'm really in the research stage right now while I wait for eligibility to begin next month. I'm hoping to have surgery this fall.
A little bit about me: I'm 38, from Kansas City (well, Independece), a mother of 3 and a grandmother to one precious little 6-week old girl, and generally pretty happy about every aspect of my life except my weight, so now it's time to change that. I love music, reading, hanging out with my family, and general girly, fashion-oriented type things. I'm hoping to find lots of great friends here that share my interests and want to support one another on this journey.
So yeah...that's about it. Pleased to meet you!
Topic: RE: Anyone from Kansas City, MO or close by :)
Hi, nice to meet you! I'm new here, but I'm from Independence, right off 23r and Lees Summit Road.
Topic: RE: First appointment on the 15th
It went really good. Everyone at Newstart was really nice. My nutritionist is also Lauren and I have talked to three different patient advocates and Kristin is one I have talked to. I need to lose 44 lbs to be ready for surgery they need my BMI at 60 before we can schedule surgery. They tood my tsh level when I was there and that is the only bloodwork I have had done. The patient advocate told me I may need a sleep study, so I may have to do that before surgery.
I really liked Dr. Follwell, he seemed to be very nice. He examined me then said all should be a go for surgery as soon as I lose the 44 lbs. Thankfully my ins no longer requires any supervised diets. I do have a 6 month attempt at Tops online, but all my ins requires now is showing that I have tried attempts on my own and failed.
So I am very excited and can't wait to have all this done and get in for my surgery...
I hope all is going good for you on your diet, and that your surgery will go great.
I really liked Dr. Follwell, he seemed to be very nice. He examined me then said all should be a go for surgery as soon as I lose the 44 lbs. Thankfully my ins no longer requires any supervised diets. I do have a 6 month attempt at Tops online, but all my ins requires now is showing that I have tried attempts on my own and failed.
So I am very excited and can't wait to have all this done and get in for my surgery...
I hope all is going good for you on your diet, and that your surgery will go great.
Topic: RE: First appointment on the 15th
Howdy
How did your visit go.
I am also going through DR Follwell and is currently in my 3rd month of my diet. My first visit was spent with my advocate Kristen and Nutritionist Lauren. I only was able to spend about 10 minutes with Dr Follwell. So far no bloodwork or test have been done.
Good Luck
Bob
How did your visit go.
I am also going through DR Follwell and is currently in my 3rd month of my diet. My first visit was spent with my advocate Kristen and Nutritionist Lauren. I only was able to spend about 10 minutes with Dr Follwell. So far no bloodwork or test have been done.
Good Luck
Bob
Topic: Don't understand
Had surgery open RNY in 1999
Have gained back 50 pounds never lost the weight I thought I should
Start weight 277 down to 181 for three years as usual happened before realized
I was told by a fertility specialist in St Louis 7 years ago to consider surgery failure
I don't use protein supplements never have really
No vitamins doctor said don't waste money
I've been on a 1300 calorie diet for 3 weeks not much different that what I normal intake lost 3 pounds
The dietician at St Alexus told me to do the 1300 per day she said I would have a hard time which I don't at all
I could never tell I had surgery other than the scar down my belly
Some things I can tell but mostly none
What suggestion if I drop further calorie wise I usually don't feel well
Doing eliptical 4 times a week 20 minutes trying to extend time
Logging my food intake entire time
Just don't understand
Have gained back 50 pounds never lost the weight I thought I should
Start weight 277 down to 181 for three years as usual happened before realized
I was told by a fertility specialist in St Louis 7 years ago to consider surgery failure
I don't use protein supplements never have really
No vitamins doctor said don't waste money
I've been on a 1300 calorie diet for 3 weeks not much different that what I normal intake lost 3 pounds
The dietician at St Alexus told me to do the 1300 per day she said I would have a hard time which I don't at all
I could never tell I had surgery other than the scar down my belly
Some things I can tell but mostly none
What suggestion if I drop further calorie wise I usually don't feel well
Doing eliptical 4 times a week 20 minutes trying to extend time
Logging my food intake entire time
Just don't understand
Topic: mo medicaid
can anyone tell me missouri medicaid's requirements for the gastric bypass surgery?
Topic: RE: HELP! I have to quit smoking,,,Does anybody have any advice?
I desperately needed the surgery to save my life. I quit "cold turkey" because
it was the only way to be able to save my life. I knew how destructive smoking was to my health and so did not try to replace the "habit" with another habit. The surgery was that necessary for
me to live. Did that 1 year prior to my surgery and have not looked back. I Had
the surgery in 2009 and can't imagine how much money I have saved not to mention saving my life being finally able to get rid of so much weight that would also, surely shorten my life. That was
my incentive and it was enough. I wish you well and just keep your eye on your reason for
quiting. Which is more important to you?
it was the only way to be able to save my life. I knew how destructive smoking was to my health and so did not try to replace the "habit" with another habit. The surgery was that necessary for
me to live. Did that 1 year prior to my surgery and have not looked back. I Had
the surgery in 2009 and can't imagine how much money I have saved not to mention saving my life being finally able to get rid of so much weight that would also, surely shorten my life. That was
my incentive and it was enough. I wish you well and just keep your eye on your reason for
quiting. Which is more important to you?
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