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Lisaml
on 6/18/07 1:36 pm - Kalispell, MT

Hi, I am hoping to begin this process, but would like to know if anyone has been given approval from Blue Cross Blue Shield, through Plum Creek? If so, is it the standard 80% after deductible? Good news - please?!

(deactivated member)
on 6/18/07 12:09 pm

Lap Band on 12/05/06

Topic: Attention ALL LAP BAND Buds!!!

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guyquam
on 6/18/07 4:46 am - Butte, MT

RNY on 08/21/06

Topic: RE: Any support groups in Butte

Anyone heard of a support group in Butte Area ? I am still interested. I am 10 months out and down 120lbs but I would love to talk about others and their problems and success stories. Guy

Eggface
on 6/14/07 3:25 pm - Sunny Southern, CA

RNY on 06/20/06

Topic: RE: Cheaper Protein drinks?

Here are some sites that sell protein in sample sizes for 99 cents to $1.99:

www.unjury.com www.vitalady.com www.wlssupplies.com www.bariatriceating.com

You can even get some on eBay. I've gotten a few great deals. E-mail some of the protein companies directly and request freebies (mention you are a bariatric patient) I've scored some this way too. That way you can try them before you commit to a big old tub and find out you hate it. Hope this helps, ~Michelle

Weight Loss Surgery Friendly Recipes & Rambling
www.theworldaccordingtoeggface.com

olivija24
on 6/10/07 12:47 am - Bigfork, MT

RNY on 05/02/06

Topic: RE: new guy

Thanks! I will...

montanadi
on 6/10/07 12:06 am - Sheridan, MT

RNY on 07/24/08

Topic: For all State of MT Employees who thought all hope was lost!

Hi- this is an UPDATE for all State Employees !!!!

Just in case you haven't seen or heard about this lately!! The SEGBAC is looking to APPROVE adding back a surgical option for the treatment of obesity for the year 2008!!

I know it's about time, look for info in the MINE website under Employee Self Service and the health and wellness area, go to SEGBAC in the left hand column and look on the page that comes up for the BARIATRIC BENEFIT ANALYSIS. I am so happy that they have heard us and they are doing something about it! It stated on the analysis that they have had numerous requests for this....WHERE ARE ALL YOU PEOPLE?????? Sure would be nice to hear from you! Let's get together and talk!

I am very excited about this, if you can't tell, and I am going to start now to get my priors done, like the 6 months on supervised diet and I'm already in Why Weight. I've been researching this for 7 years now and I am looking forward to finally (hopefully) being able to take some action!

Diane

montanadi
on 6/9/07 11:58 pm - Sheridan, MT

RNY on 07/24/08

Topic: RE: State of Montana employees who want WLS!!

Hi- this is an UPDATE for all State Employees !!!! Just in case you haven't seen or heard about this lately!! The SEGBAC is looking to APPROVE adding back a surgical option for the treatment of obesity for the year 2008!! I know it's about time, look for info in the MINE website under Employee Self Service and the health and wellness area, go to SEGBAC in the left hand column and look on the page that comes up for the BARIATRIC BENEFIT ANALYSIS. I am so happy that they have heard us and they are doing something about it! It state on the analysis that they have had numerous requests for this....WHERE ARE ALL YOU PEOPLE?????? Sure would be nice to hear from you! Let's get together and talk! Diane

montanadi
on 6/9/07 11:03 pm - Sheridan, MT

RNY on 07/24/08

Topic: RE: new guy

Hi, I used to live in Bigfork, moved down to the Dillon area about 4 years ago, at that time, there were NO bariatric doctors there, but there was a support group that met at the Library in Kalispell. I would check that out, you will be close to two great bariatric centers tho'. Dr. Rohrer in Great Falls and Drs. Pickhart and Swannock (?) at the Montana Center for the Treatment of Obesity in Missoula. Check them out! Hope this helps! Welcome to Montana!

Diona A.
on 6/9/07 3:47 pm - Miles City, MT

RNY on 12/28/05

Topic: RE: Cheaper Protein drinks?

You can get Isopure at Mary's Health Food by Big Bear for 2.99 instead of 3.75 that GNC charges. Bu****ch GNC's ads as they put things on sale at good prices and if you get a membership card, you get 20% off the first week of the month. Other than that, you have to try different ones to see what you like and you can order samples on some internet sites - just do a search. Diona

Diona Austill
Miles City, MT

olivija24
on 6/9/07 3:04 am - Bigfork, MT

RNY on 05/02/06

Topic: new guy

I'm considering a move to Bigfork near Kalispell... just curious if any of you are in that area and know anything about the bariatric doctors around there...

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