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Cathy W.
on 6/7/07 6:54 am
Topic: RE: North Platte Meeting Minutes
Hi Jimmy, Wanted to visit you on the Nebraska Board and say "HI"! I also wanted to congratulate you on your two-year rebirthday (surgery anniversary) on Saturday.  You have achieved and accomplished so much success in these past two years.  I am proud to be on the OH Leader Team with you. Congratulations!  I'm glad that you had another great support group meeting! Cathy

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Michelley
on 6/7/07 5:00 am - North Platte, NE
Topic: 2 Questions - Changing PCPs and recommendation for PCP in NP?

I have a couple of questions.... I'm frustrated with my current PCP here in North Plattte. They are horrible at documenting medical records, they lose records and my Dr has actually made snide remarks about obesity and doesn't seem to be very "obese friendly" even though he did give me my referral for WLS. I also have been battling severe edema and persistent ulcerations in my right calf (due to venous insufficiencies from prior history of blood clots) and my doctor hasn't been able to help me get them taken care of and healed up properly. My first question - is it a bad idea to switch PCPs now, after I've been referred for WLS even though it hasn't yet been turned into insurance? Or should it make no difference? Secondly, does anyone have a PCP in NP that they would recommend that is responsible, caring and obese friendly as well as a competent doctor? Thanks, Michelle

monymony
on 6/7/07 1:58 am
Topic: RE: North Platte Meeting Minutes
Hi Jimmy, Sounds like you had a good meeting. The Nebraska New beginnings was good also. Lola Gonzales came and talked about exercise. Sounds like our exercise program at the YMCA is expanding to include the circuit room. Could you call me? I need to talk to you. Mona
Michelley
on 6/6/07 1:08 pm - North Platte, NE
Topic: RE: UPRR Highmark BCBS Insurance
Thanks for the welcome. I've heard a lot about you at the NP support group.  I've talked to some people with railroad insurance. I don't know anyone who has had a revision from bypass to lap band nor the revision with railroad insurance. I've called for requirements - not that I understand half of what's on there! Michelle
M_J_
on 6/6/07 10:12 am - NE
Topic: RE: Anyone know of a Central NE Doctor to make a good PCP for 6 month sup diet?
Thanks Mona, but I'm not sure I even need the diet, I just need a good PCP. Info submitted to surgeon to send on to BC/BC of NE.  I will wait their reply.  I'm in small town ville and am in need of a supportive PCP.  My local docs are not personal nor really care.  I'm looking for a new one.  I'm extremely disappointed in the messages boards on this site.  It appears as if there are alot of lookers but not many that really care to share information or experiences. I thought this was part of this site to share and support each other.  Just venting!!  sorry 
Jimmy
on 6/6/07 8:47 am - North Platte, NE
Topic: North Platte Meeting Minutes
Well just a quick note from our meeting. We had a total of 9 losers (good term). Losing 700 pds an average of 77.7 pds. We had 7 pre ops attending with a lot of good questions. We had 6 support members for the pre ops and post ops giving there support a big thank you to you. I would like to say Thank You to all of you for coming and a special thank you to the ones from coming out of town with the price of gas so high. Our topic for the evening was Essentials For A Summer Of Success. So remember your water and protien!!!. Well let wish Beth T. a fast recovery on her flu. And hope to see her at the next meeting. Well until next meeting have a good Journey. jimmy
Until Next Time,  jimmy
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Chris C.
on 6/6/07 4:16 am - Hastings, NE
Topic: RE: I was approved!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you Mona ! It is people like you that keep me headed in the right direction. I appreciate your kindness. Hopefully my mother will come around in time . Take Care,

Chris

Chris C.
on 6/6/07 4:09 am - Hastings, NE
Topic: RE: I was approved!!!!!!!!!!
Hello--and thank you !! I am so very excited. I just want my mom to feel as fortunate as I do  Out of  8 in our family, two of us are obese. The other sister is a nurse and is afraid for me and would not consider it at all. My strength comes from these boards, my husband and kids.  The Lord has truly blessed me.-AMEN !! Chris
J Brown
on 6/6/07 12:57 am - Omaha, NE
Topic: RE: I was approved!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Chris. Get ready for an amazing exciting time, lots of changes but to me it was like being reborn. Your mom loves you and she is scared for you. Don't push her, she may never come around, or once you start getting healthier she may become your biggest fan. You are doing this for you, hang in there and congratulations!!
JeanB
monymony
on 6/6/07 12:28 am
Topic: RE: UPRR Highmark BCBS Insurance
Hi Michelley, welcome to the group. I know that there are people who have railroad insurance who can help you. You can also call the company and ask them. You might also ask what criteria you need to get approved. Good luck. Mona
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