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Laurie D.
on 2/8/09 3:37 am - minden, NE

Topic: RE: Hoping to have a DS from Dr. Anthone in Omaha.

I had the DS lap in June 2008. Dr. Sudan did the surgery but I am now seeing Dr. Anthone due to Sudan leaving the area.

WONDERFUL surgery and Dr. Anthone is an awesome doc! I don't think you could be in better hands.

If you have any questions regarding the DS please feel free to contact me! :)

SW 308/CW164/ GW 140

Laurie D.
on 2/8/09 3:34 am - minden, NE

DS on 06/12/08

Topic: RE: Respiratory problems before surgery

I didn't have sleep apnea per say, BUT I was on oxygen before I had surgery. I was kept on oxygen while recovering for a couple of days and then they took it away. They watch you closely for oxygen levels so I wouldn't worry!

(Dr. Anthone didn't do my surgery but I 'm pretty sure that this is standard for any surgery for persons with low oxygen problems and asthma).

HTH!

Good luck with your surgery! :)

SW 308/CW164/ GW 140

(deactivated member)
on 2/7/09 8:16 am - York, NE

DS on 06/12/09

Topic: Respiratory problems before surgery

I currently have my surgery date scheduled with Dr. Anthone and am wondering if there's anyone out there who had any respiratory problems (like asthma or apnea) going into surgery that can tell me how things went for them. I was told I might be put on a ventilator if my oxygen saturations fall during surgery, especially since my pulmonary function tests weren't so good.

So far I'm very impressed with Dr. Anthone and his staff and am looking forward to finally getting this done!

Michelley
on 2/7/09 3:33 am - North Platte, NE

Lap Band on 09/11/07

Topic: Self-insurance in NE that covers surgery?

Has anyone had the surgery covered by a self-insured insurance plan? Or does anyone know of an insurance plan that someone can get that does cover surgery? My mother is uninsured, no chance that insurance will be offered by her employer. She would like to have the surgery, but we would like to find her an insurance plan that will cover the surgery should she choose to have it. Thanks for help!

Michelley
Revision LapBand 9/11/07

Michelley
on 2/7/09 3:27 am - North Platte, NE

Lap Band on 09/11/07

Topic: RE: Support Groups In North Platte

They meet the First Tuesday of Every Month at 7:00 P.M. at the World Wide Church of God, 3302 South Willow (Corner of Walker & Willow), North Platte, NE 69101.
For more information, contact Beth Thompson at (308) 532-7229 or (308) 539-5712
Email: [email protected]

Michelley
Revision LapBand 9/11/07

M_J_
on 2/7/09 1:36 am - NE

VSG on 03/24/09

Topic: RE: Speaking of McBride

My primary physician is in Centrla Nebr. I self referred myself & went to the seminar on my own. the only thing I had my primary do is provide me with the 3 yrs of medical records needed. Due to my BMI I didn't need anything else. He was supportive of my choice. But I didnt see him for really any reasons related to this choice.

Crystal09
on 2/6/09 11:58 pm - Hershey, NE

Topic: Support Groups In North Platte

Does anyone have any information on support groups in the North Platte area? Thank you!

jajensen1
on 2/5/09 9:15 am - Omaha, NE

Topic: RE: Speaking of McBride

zy I ask who your PcP is? Thanks!

M_J_
on 2/5/09 9:03 am - NE

VSG on 03/24/09

Topic: RE: Speaking of McBride

Dr. Mcbride herself has had the surgery as have several of her helpers. She is awesome to talk to and extremely supportive.

Very sympathetic when I went for a port flip & ended up taking the bad out due to erosion..

I love that crew.