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Topic: Paper work complete (I hope)
Hi everyone,
I just sent in all my paper work to Dr. White's office in Omaha. That was my doctors referral, psych eval, medical records etc. I received a letter recently from Blue Cross telling me what I needed to be eligible so hopefully that is complete. My nerves have just been crazy worrying about the approval. (It is the fact that the inusrance company has the power to deny it. )
I also hope Dr. White is the right choice. Anyone out there have him??
Thanks,
Chris
Topic: RE: Jess,
I know how...
I am so glad you doing better Jess, I can't believe you are already at 31 weeks!! Every day is important now while your little guy grows. Hang in there, be good to yourself.. Blessings, Jeanb
Topic: RE: :help
THAT Is ex. the same thing that was happening to me. I had my first fill the 16th of April, and another one today. The thing that i noticed right away was that I could tell when i was full. My appetite has settled down, I still get hungry, but not like you are talking about. My eating has slowed down a lot, and the amount has decreased considerably. Patience, patience, patience, I wanted it to be working right away. I can't believe that its starting to happen.
Topic: RE: lap band private pay
Hi Jill, it depends. Every hospital has their own private pay arrangement. Call the hospital that you are interested in having your surgery at and they can help you. Also the surgeon's office may also give you information. Mona
Topic: RE: azimmerman
Hi Amy, At first you lose more weight with the bypass but further down the line the weight loss is the same. You recover from the band quicker because the procedure is less invasive. With the bypass you are in the hospital 3-5 days. The band requires an overnight stay. The good part about the band is that it is adjustable at any time and you don't have that with the bypass. The band requires more followup with the surgeon but you don't have to deal with the vitamin malabsorption. There are good and band points with each surgery. You have to make the best choice to meet your needs. Good luck. Mona
Topic: RE: My unexpected hospital stay!
Hi Jess, I am so happy to hear you are feeling better. What a wee****ep us posted. Mona
Topic: RE: :help
I am having the same problem. I haven't had a fill yet. That is to be May 16th but I am finding now that I am off the liquid diet once I start eating I can't stop. Do you have any suggestons. Has things gotten better for you?
Topic: RE: azimmerman
I also investigated both surgeries when I decided to have it done. I decided to go with the gastric bypass because of the % of higher weight loss and also there are certain foods that you cannot eat at all. Sugar especially. The first week of surgery I lost 20lbs and as of 6/6/07 I will be a year out and have lost about 150lbs and feel great. I knew that I have a sweet tooth and decided that not eating any sugar was the best thing for me. I was home within 2 days and up and around within a couple of weeks. Back to riding my horses within a couple of months. I went to Dr. Goering in Grand Island and St. Francis medical ctr. They are both wonderful. I have seen a number of people that have had the band and have hardly lost any weight at all or it takes longer than it took me. I know everybody is different, but I am glad that I chose the bypass and don't regret it for a second and never have. Also takes a lot more to regain any weight too. Good luck
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