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Guene
on 9/3/08 1:43 pm - MT
Topic: RE: Lap-Band surgery on 9/15
Diane, thanks for your words, and I just noticed that I could eat cucumbers, so I got some, and I also got some celery. I don't know about the ranch LOL, but maybe if it is low cal LOL. I haven't cheated yet, but sometimes I want too, but then I think of what in sight so I have really been trying hard to do the right thing. I have noticed that I'm kinda emotional lately, but maybe it nerves. Thanks again Bobbie
lizzyfizz
on 9/3/08 12:42 pm - WHITEFISH, MT
Topic: RE: MEDICAID AND MEDICARE SURGEONS LIST!
Dr. Jawad's clinic is in Ocala Florida.  My friend is having a procedure there next month.
 
Medicare

Dr. Shebani is a Medicare provider and is presently accepting Medicare patients for Gastric Bypass surgery. Medicare patients whom are considering Bariatric Surgery should call the office to arrange for a consult with Dr. Shebani to discuss their surgical options.

www.jawadmd.com       

lizzyfizz
on 9/3/08 12:07 pm - WHITEFISH, MT
Topic: Endoscopic Sclerotherapy M.D. in Montana?
Hello  Friends,  I'm looking for a doctor who does Endoscopic Sclerotherapy in the Kalispell area.  I'll go anywhere in Montana or surrounding states.  I had gastric bypass in 1996 and lost 90+  pounds! Yay!  Slowly I'm creeping back up the scale and now I've gone from 145 to 185.  I never attended any of the follow up classes or support groups because I lived out in the desert of New Mexico back then.  Couldn't make any meetings.  Now I need reinforcement.   Anyone know of a doctor who might do this procedure. 
montanadi
on 9/3/08 8:48 am - Sheridan, MT
Topic: RE: Lap-Band surgery on 9/15
Hi Bobbie!

I answered the email you sent me, did you get it?  The two week liquid diet was terrible, and fortunate for me it actually ended up being a week because my surgery was approved ten days before my date and then my date was moved up four days! I was soooo glad!  You can eat raw veggies right,  cucumbers saved me, and I did have ranch dressing with them. that's a liquid right??? lol.  I was bad, I also cheated one night when I made quesadillas, I cut them into six wedges and I ate one of them.   It's a wonder I had surgery! LOL.  I'm probably not being much of a help.  I think it did actually get a little easier after a couple of days, the quesadillas were just too much tho'!  

Keep your eye on the prize!  You are going through this because this is what you have to do to start your new life!  Soon it will be a distant memory!

Good Luck!  Keep us posted! 

Sometime this board can be like a ghost town, have patience!

Diane
Guene
on 9/1/08 11:10 am, edited 9/1/08 11:11 am - MT
Topic: Lap-Band surgery on 9/15
Today I started my two week liquid diet, on Sept. 15 I have my operation. I was wondering if any of you did the liquid diet for two weeks and what you did, any ideas for recipes and tips you can give me?

I miss food already LOL Thanks Bobbie :O)
Felicia S
on 8/26/08 4:05 am, edited 8/26/08 4:07 am - Billings, MT
Topic: Billings WLS Meet Ups

This is the last time I am posting this here on the board (yes I know thank goodness right) till it rotates off the main page, which at the rate in which this board moves will be years from now.

We have become quite a good sized group and are growing all the time. Its been wonderful to find local support where there was none before. We now have a variety of people who have had/will have various types of WLS surgery, preformed by various surgeons, so it makes for a great diversity of information and conversation.

We hope that those either from Billings or even passing though will pop in and say hello.
We meet up often so there is always someone to chat with.

Anyways good luck to everyone!! Happy Losing!!

*huggles* Felicia =0)

 

Website:  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWLSMU/
(Need help signing up for yahoo? Contact me and I will walk you through it!)

When and Where: Please sign up for the yahoo group for the current day, time location.

Who: Anyone that wants to come. Its totally informal. Doesn't matter where you had surgery or what surgery type you had/ will have. Newbies, Old timers, Post Ops, Pre Ops, Lap Banders, RNY'er and everyone in between!! EVERYONE is welcome!

 

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Total Loss To Date: -262lbs
CHANGE YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR DAY!
Accept responsibility for your choices and actions.
Believe that you're worth the time and the effort.
Commit and don't quit until your dreams come true.

Felicia S
on 8/19/08 11:12 pm - Billings, MT
Topic: 8/20 - Billings WLS Meet Up Tonight!!

Website:  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWLSMU/
(Need help signing up for yahoo? Contact me and I will walk you through it!)

When and Where: Please sign up for the yahoo group for the current day, time location.

Who: Anyone that wants to come. Its totally informal. Doesn't matter where you had surgery or what surgery type you had/ will have. Newbies, Old timers, Post Ops, Pre Ops, Lap Banders, RNY'er and everyone in between!! EVERYONE is welcome!

Its great fun and we would love to see you there too.
So come to join in. Bring your story and your questions!
Let us know your coming so we can look for you!!

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Total Loss To Date: -262lbs
CHANGE YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR DAY!
Accept responsibility for your choices and actions.
Believe that you're worth the time and the effort.
Commit and don't quit until your dreams come true.

Felicia S
on 8/12/08 11:44 pm - Billings, MT
Topic: 8/13 - Billings WLS Meet Up Tonight!!

Website:  http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/BWLSMU/
(Need help signing up for yahoo? Contact me and I will walk you through it!)

When and Where: Please sign up for the yahoo group for the current day, time location.

Who: Anyone that wants to come. Its totally informal. Doesn't matter where you had surgery or what surgery type you had/ will have. Newbies, Old timers, Post Ops, Pre Ops, Lap Banders, RNY'er and everyone in between!! EVERYONE is welcome!

EVERYONE is welcome. No matter where you had surgery.

ANYONE WHO HAS HAD SURGERY OR WILL HAVE SURGERY THAT LIVES IN MONTANA AND/OR HAD SURGERY IN MONTANA IS WELCOME TO JOIN THE YAHOO GROUP AND/OR EVEN STOP BY ONE OF THE MEET UPS IF YOU HAPPEN TO BE IN TOWN!!


Its great fun and we would love to see you there too. So come to join in. Bring your story and your questions!

Let us know your coming so we can look for you!!

Have a SUPER WONDERFUL day!
*huggles*
Felicia =0)

Our database, links and file sections are brimming with local and state information along with lots of other all around helpful info! Join in to view it to add to it!!!

Click here to join Billings WLS Meet Ups!

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Total Loss To Date: -262lbs
CHANGE YOUR MIND, CHANGE YOUR DAY!
Accept responsibility for your choices and actions.
Believe that you're worth the time and the effort.
Commit and don't quit until your dreams come true.

Carrie B.
on 8/12/08 6:00 am - Miles City, MT
Topic: RE: I got my EOB from BCBS, almost 40K for WLS!

That is soooo funny that you posted your bill. I talked to Lisa this morning and asked her how much she has heard the out of pocket has been for State employees. She said that your doctor is a little higher, I am anxious to see what that means.

 

I got a ;etter from insurance saying I really only have to see a dietician three times and I am approved so I guess the 13th of October may become a reality after all. I am glad you are doing so well. Thanks for being the trail blazer Diane.

Hi Amy, Hope all is well! 



montanadi
on 8/10/08 12:13 am - Sheridan, MT
Topic: I got my EOB from BCBS, almost 40K for WLS!
I had no idea it would be that much!  I thought it would be somewhere around 23-25 thousand! Thankfully, my portion is just over 2K. And they said we get 10 or 15 percent off for prompt payment, I can't remember which, I was a little druggy in the hospital! lol.

It's hard to keep in perspective that it's only been 17 days since surgery, I feel so good, but yesterday, I went to a baby shower and then picked up a few things at the grocery store and I was wiped out!  I had to come home and take a nap!  I guess that's my age showing!!

I love that I have new food choices, like eggs and cheese, and my beloved refried beans and cheese.  But I'm wanting meat! I hope this Friday when I go back, she'll give me the green light for fish and maybe chicken?! 

Carrie, only two more months!! It will go by in a flash!  I'm excited for you!

Amy, how did your first week back at full time go? Are you getting more comfortable with lunch?  I go back tomorrow, I usually have lunch at my desk though, I think I'll just take my protein drink and a little cheese to snack on, i'm going to try six hour days at first and see how that goes!

I wish all of you a great week, and I'll "talk" to you all soon!!

Diane
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